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FACT TEST [17 records]

Record 1 2026-05-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Communication and Information Management
  • Federal Administration
CONT

Exemptions based on an injury test provide for the denial of access to requested information if disclosure "could reasonably be expected to be injurious" to the interest specified in the exemption. "Injury" in this context means having a detrimental effect. The fact that the disclosure could result in an administrative change in a government institution is not sufficient to satisfy an injury test. It must be possible to identify an actual detrimental effect on the interest specified in the exemption.

OBS

In the context of an access to information or personal information request, the injury test is used to determine whether the information requested is covered by an exemption because its disclosure would likely result in harm to the interest protected by the exemption.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion des communications et de l'information
  • Administration fédérale
OBS

Dans le cadre d'une demande d'accès à l'information ou de renseignements personnels, le critère subjectif sert à déterminer si les renseignements demandés sont visés par une exception parce que leur communication entraînerait vraisemblablement un préjudice à l'intérêt protégé par l'exception.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Gestión de las comunicaciones y la información
  • Administración federal
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Record 2 2026-04-20

English

Subject field(s)
  • Courts
  • Special-Language Phraseology
CONT

Judicial impartiality is concerned both with impartiality in fact and impartiality in the perception of a reasonable, fair minded and informed person. In judicial matters, the test for conflict of interest must include both actual conflicts between the judge's self interest and the duty of impartial adjudication and circumstances in which a reasonable, fair minded and informed person would reasonably apprehend a conflict.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Tribunaux
  • Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
DEF

Critère selon lequel un juge doit évaluer s'il existe un conflit entre son intérêt personnel et l'exercice de ses fonctions, ce qui peut être un motif de récusation.

Spanish

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Record 3 2026-02-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
  • The Eye
CONT

The Amsler grid is a chart that is specifically designed to qualitatively analyze the disturbances of visual function that accompany the beginning and evolution of maculopathies. The charts are a series of lined and patterned grids that test the central visual field within 10 degrees of fixation where the plates are held at 1/3 of a meter from the eyes. Each square of the grid subtends [one] degree of visual angle, making the ability to define the location of small defects rather easy.... The Amsler grid test is quick and easy to administer. The patient is instructed to look at the central dot and asked if, in fact, he/she can see it. If not, the patient may have a central scotoma, and the examiner must query the patient regarding exactly what he/she "does" see. If the patient sees the dot, the examiner asks if the patient is aware that surrounding it are numerous squares. The examiner then asks the patient if any of the squares are distorted, missing, etc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
  • Oeil
CONT

Le test de la grille d'Amsler permet de détecter une DMLA [dégénérescence maculaire liée à l'âge]. En tenant la grille au niveau de l'œil à une distance de lecture confortable et en fixant le point central, les patients atteints voient des lignes déformées, interrompues ou brisées, parfois des zones floues ou aveugles.

Spanish

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Record 4 2017-04-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Toxicology
  • Visual Disorders
CONT

Response to Morpholine - Route: Eye - Species: Rabbit - Dose: 0.1 ml undiluted - Irritation score = 67.7/110.

OBS

Numerical scoring system developed by Friedenwald, Hughes and Herrmann for the evaluation of primary irritants using the rabbit's eye(for the toxicologic appraisal of a given compound). Table 6 : Scale of weighted scores for grading the severity of ocular lesions : I. Cornea : A. Opacity... B. Area involved.... Total maximum score=80. II. Iris :... Total possible maximum=10. III. Conjunctivae :... Total maximum=20. The maximum total score(110) is the sum of all scores obtained for the cornea, iris and conjunctivae. NB : A test score may result in a fraction [as shown in the above example 67. 7/110] because of the fact that it represents the average of all the animals in the test group.

OBS

The above context was taken from an article by Draize et. al. in the December 1984 issue of the Journal of Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics, which is the basis for the cited irritation score. This article along with supplementary explanations on this concept were given to us by Evan D. Riehl, M.D., Medical Consultant at E.I. Du Pont de Nemours and Company, Newark, Delaware, USA.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toxicologie
  • Troubles de la vision
OBS

Représentation numérique d'une évaluation complexe de l'irritation qui résulte d'une exposition à un produit chimique donné à partir des réactions des différentes parties de l'œil d'un lapin soumis à un essai toxicologique.

Spanish

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Record 5 2015-10-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • PAJLO
  • Law of Contracts (common law)
DEF

An actual or imminent invasion of a legally protected interest, in contrast to an invasion that is conjectural or hypothetical.

CONT

With respect to appellant's standing to sue, we think the appellant has alleged sufficient "injury in fact" to satisfy the standing test recently set out by the Supreme Court in Sierra Club v. Morton, 405 U. S. 727(1972).

French

Domaine(s)
  • PAJLO
  • Droit des contrats (common law)
OBS

atteinte de fait : terme normalisé par le Comité de normalisation, Promotion de l'accès à la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO).

Spanish

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Record 6 2013-09-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • PAJLO
  • Law of Evidence
DEF

The weight, credit, and value of the aggregate evidence on either side; the greater weight of the evidence; the greater weight of the credible evidence.

CONT

(a) Civil Cases-A traditional test is that the jury should find the facts on a "preponderance of evidence". For example, Duff J. said that the trier of fact may decide upon "such a preponderance of evidence as to show that the conclusion he seeks to establish is substantially the most probable of the possible views of the facts. "(Fed./Prov. Task Force, p. 23)

French

Domaine(s)
  • PAJLO
  • Droit de la preuve
OBS

prépondérance de la preuve : terme normalisé par le Comité de normalisation dans le cadre du Programme national de l'administration de la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO).

Spanish

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Record 7 2010-10-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Tort Law (common law)
  • Accounting
CONT

In negligence actions against accountants, the "substantial factor" test necessarily includes the element of justifiable reliance on the negligently conducted audit... because the plaintiff failed to "present some evidence establishing the element of causation in the sense of actual and justifiable reliance upon misrepresentations or omissions of material fact"...(concluding that causation element implicitly includes the element of reliance).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Droit des délits (common law)
  • Comptabilité

Spanish

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Record 8 2001-11-02

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mechanical Transmission Systems
CONT

The Scholastic Series Bus Heater offers extensive diagnostic capabilities. In fact, the operator can manually control the heater to test components while actually operating the system. The diagnostics check the control thermostat, flame detector, circulating pump, fan motor, ignition spark generator(coil), and the fuel solenoid valve.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transmissions mécaniques
CONT

Pour les gros autobus, bateaux et équipements lourds. Ce chauffage est conçu pour préchauffer le moteur, carburant et l'huile hydraulique et peut être incorporé au chauffage de l'autobus pour ajouter de la chaleur. Le premier choix pour chauffage rapide. 24 V. seulement.

Spanish

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Record 9 2000-10-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Roofs (Building Elements)
  • Waterproofing (Construction)
CONT

Due to the fact that different brands of roofing tiles are made from different materials, there can be no single approved method for applying tile roofs... The following are two acceptable methods of installing Lifetile tile roofs. The first is based on a test report submitted by Lifetile. The second method is based on a procedure accepted by the Southern Building Code Congress through the National Evaluation Service. One of these two methods shall be used to apply Lifetile tile roofs. These methods do not apply to any other brands of tile roofing.

CONT

... in regards drainage systems: Protective layers must permanently protect structure sealants from damaging influences, whether these be of static, dynamic or thermal origin. They may, in individual cases, form functional layers of the structure. In other words, the tile covering, as a protective layer designed to use, is actually a component of the sealant system.

CONT

Replacing the old roof covering with a new, different roof covering may be difficult. Replacing asphalt shingles with a heavier slate or concrete tile covering may not be practical if the roof is not designed to take the increased loading.

CONT

In the end, we advised that all the tiles be removed to replace defective deck panels and install new underlayment. After testing several types of clay and concrete tiles at a 3 in 12 slope in our laboratory facilities, we concluded that tile roofing was not suited to such a low slope.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Toitures (Éléments du bâtiment)
  • Étanchéité (Construction)
CONT

La couverture en tuile de terre cuite est utilisée dans la plus grande partie de la France. Partant d'une même matière première, l'argile, la fabrication des tuiles répartie dans toutes les provinces, a donné naissance à une grande variété de types de tuiles, tant par leur forme que par leurs dimensions.

OBS

Couverture. Ensemble des ouvrages et matériaux de revêtement qui assurent le «couvert» d'un édifice. La couverture, partie extérieure de la toiture, ne participe pas à la stabilité des ouvrages, mais doit protéger de façon étanche et durable les superstructures d'un édifice contre les intempéries [...]

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Techos (Elementos de edificios)
  • Impermeabilización (Construcción)
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Record 10 1996-02-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Metallurgy - General
DEF

The Ford Anodized Aluminium Corrosion Test, carried out by applying a D.C. potential across the oxide using a special cell.

OBS

Term and definition standardized by ISO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Métallurgie générale
DEF

Essai de corrosion de l'aluminium anodisé de la Société Ford, réalisé par application d'une tension électrique continue à travers l'oxyde en employant une cellule spéciale.

OBS

Terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO.

Spanish

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Record 11 1994-04-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Phraseology
  • Taxation
  • Law of Evidence
CONT

Provide a statement of fact test.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phraséologie
  • Fiscalité
  • Droit de la preuve
OBS

Source : Revenu Canada, Impôt.

Spanish

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Record 12 1993-06-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Environmental Studies and Analyses
CONT

... a simpler indicator laboratory test has been devised. This test takes from 24 to 48 hours to perform. The principle of this test is based on the fact that human and warm blooded animals grow in their intestines a family of bacteria called coliform bacteria. These organisms are usually harmless, but are relatively easy and inexpensive to test for. Since coliform bacteria are present in human and animal excrement only, whenever a sample of water shows a presence of coliform, the water is immediately assumed to contain human sewage and is therefore declared unsafe for human consumption.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Études et analyses environnementales
CONT

On a donc mis au point une analyse de laboratoire par indicateur beaucoup plus simple, analyse qui prend de 24 à 48 heures. Cette analyse part du principe que l'intestin de l'homme et des animaux à sang chaud est l'hôte de bactéries qu'on appelle bactéries coliformes. Ces organismes sont généralement inoffensifs, et il est relativement facile et peu coûteux d'en déterminer la présence. Comme ces bactéries coliformes ne se retrouvent que dans les excréments des humains et des animaux, il faut conclure, lorsqu'il y en a dans un échantillon d'eau, que cette eau contient des déchets humains et qu'elle est impropre à la consommation.

Spanish

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Record 13 1991-01-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Econometrics
CONT

In fact, the DSM(demand side management) screening model profile in the study undertakes what is known as the California test which includes total resource cost test, utility cost test and the no losers’ test.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Économétrie
OBS

Terme proposé par un professeur en économie à l'Université de Montréal.

Spanish

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Record 14 1991-01-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Econometrics
CONT

In fact, the DSM(demand side management) screening model profile in the study undertakes what is known as the California test which includes total resource cost test, utility cost test and the no losers’ test.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Économétrie
OBS

Terme proposé par un professeur en économie à l'Université de Montréal.

Spanish

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Record 15 1991-01-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Econometrics
CONT

In fact, the DSM(demand side management) screening model profile in the study undertakes what is known as the California test which includes total resource cost test, utility cost test and the no losers’ test.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Économétrie
OBS

Terme proposé par un professeur en économie à l'Université de Montréal.

Spanish

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Record 16 1989-04-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Measuring Instruments (Engineering)
  • Papermaking Machines
OBS

curl test : A method of testing the sizing of paper, based on the fact that when paper is floated on water, the edges curl upward, and the axis of the curl will parallel the grain of paper.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments de mesure (Ingénierie)
  • Machines à papier
DEF

Appareil à élément chauffant qui sert à évaluer la sensibilité d'une éprouvette au roulage.

Spanish

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Record 17 1982-05-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Examinations and Competitions (Education)
DEF

the accuracy with which a measuring device measures something; the degree to which a test or other instrument of evaluation measures consistently whatever it does in fact measure.

Key term(s)
  • dependability
  • stability
  • consistency
  • predictability
  • accuracy

French

Domaine(s)
  • Docimologie
CONT

Les mesures répétées d'un objet, réalisées dans les mêmes conditions avec un même instrument, doivent être fidèles, c'est-à-dire fournir le même résultat. Si les résultats varient de façon importante, classant, par exemple, un travail "excellent" un jour et "faible" le lendemain, l'instrument manque non seulement de fidélité, mais aussi de validité. (...) Pour évaluer la constance d'un test, il faudrait pouvoir l'administrer plusieurs fois consécutives et dans des conditions identiques à un même groupe de sujets.

Spanish

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