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HAND SKILL [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-05-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Peabody Developmental Motor Scales
1, record 1, English, Peabody%20Developmental%20Motor%20Scales
correct, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PDMS 2, record 1, English, PDMS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Peabody Developmental Motor Scale test 3, record 1, English, Peabody%20Developmental%20Motor%20Scale%20test
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Peabody Developmental Motor Scales (PDMS) is a standardized, norm-referenced test used to assess the fine and gross motor development of children, birth to 83 months of age. 2, record 1, English, - Peabody%20Developmental%20Motor%20Scales
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The Peabody Developmental Motor Scales and Activity Cards(PDMS) is an assessment evaluation test designed to assess early childhood motor development. Standardized on 617 children, this test provides both in-depth assessment of special needs and instructional plans for training/remediating gross and fine motor skills. Divided into a Gross Motor Scale and a Fine Motor Scale, the test evaluates grasping, hand use, eye-hand coordination, and finger dexterity. The instructional component is organized developmentally by skill area. The complete kit includes a manual, 15 response/scoring booklets, 282 activity cardsa set of two blacline masters and manipulatives, and a storage box. 4, record 1, English, - Peabody%20Developmental%20Motor%20Scales
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- échelle de développement moteur de Peabody
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- échelle de développement moteur Peabody 2, record 1, French, %C3%A9chelle%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20moteur%20Peabody
feminine noun
- test de développement moteur de Peabody 3, record 1, French, test%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20moteur%20de%20Peabody
proposal, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les examens de la fonction motrice comprennent : l'évaluation du mouvement de l'enfant; les échelles de développement moteur de Brunuinks-Oseretsky; l'échelle de développement moteur de Peabody. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20moteur%20de%20Peabody
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Comparaison du développement psychomoteur d'enfants âgés entre 3 et 4 ans fréquentant ou non une garderie ayant un programme d'éducation psychomotrice. [...] deux groupes [d'enfants] ont été évalués à l'aide de l'Échelle de développement moteur Peabody (Folio & Fewell, 1983) lors du pré- et du post-test. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20moteur%20de%20Peabody
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Test d'évaluation psychomotrice. On parle aussi souvent du test baptisé Échelle de vocabulaire en images Peabody - Révisé (EVIP-R), en anglais «Peabody Picture Vocabulary Test - Revised (PPVT-R)», conçu pour mesurer le vocabulaire compris par les enfants de 4 et 5 ans. 4, record 1, French, - %C3%A9chelle%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20moteur%20de%20Peabody
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2001-02-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Welding and Soldering (Metals)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- microwelding
1, record 2, English, microwelding
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
G. Cotter Enterprises, Inc. has made tremendous advancements toward a finely tuned microwelding process. Microwelding originated with the mold makers needs in mind. [Since it is an] ultra sensitive method of welding, this skill is now applied to medical parts, electronic components, sensitive finished machined surfaces, polished surfaces, and any surfaces that would not lend themselves to conventional welding. The science behind microwelding is due to the tighter control of the arc in close spaces. The less heat added to the part, the least amount of distortion will result. Minimal sink(sink marks on the material surface due to melting into the base metal) is maintained through this process. Ultimately, precision microwelds lead to less rework, which in turn assist in lower cost for machining. In fact, many microwelds can be finished by hand. 1, record 2, English, - microwelding
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Soudage (Métal)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- microsoudure
1, record 2, French, microsoudure
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2000-12-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Upholstery
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- upholstery
1, record 3, English, upholstery
correct, generic
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- upholstering 2, record 3, English, upholstering
correct, noun, generic
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The business or work of an upholsterer. 1, record 3, English, - upholstery
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
While the early business of upholstering was a skilled, individual trade, today it is an important and useful craft with opportunities for many employees in factories and shops. Upholstering, in spite of the use of modern equipment and materials, is still a hand craft. Skill and training are needed to produce quality furniture as each piece must be specially fitted and adjusted to produce the best results. 2, record 3, English, - upholstery
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Rembourrage (Industrie du meuble)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- rembourrage
1, record 3, French, rembourrage
correct, see observation, masculine noun, specific
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- garnissage 2, record 3, French, garnissage
correct, masculine noun, specific
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Opération qui consiste à rendre un meuble confortable et esthétique par la pose de bourre, et parfois par la fixation de sangles ou de ressorts, sur un bâti que l'on recouvre ensuite d'un tissu d'ameublement. 1, record 3, French, - rembourrage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rembourrage : terme et définition recommandés par l'OLF. 3, record 3, French, - rembourrage
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-11-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Education Theory and Methods
- Examinations and Competitions (Education)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- dexterity test
1, record 4, English, dexterity%20test
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
It assesses the speed and accuracy of hand and finger movements to identify skill at manual tasks. 2, record 4, English, - dexterity%20test
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
- Docimologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- test de dextérité
1, record 4, French, test%20de%20dext%C3%A9rit%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-08-04
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- wrist-finger speed
1, record 5, English, wrist%2Dfinger%20speed
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Motor Performance Series(MLS) is a test battery developed by Schoppe on the basis of Fleishman's factor-analytical examination of fine motor skills. The MLS covers the following six fine motor skill factors : aiming(directness of movement towards a target) ;unsteadiness of the hands, tremor; precision of arm-hand movements; dexterity of hands and fingers; speed of arm and hand movements and writst-finger speed. 1, record 5, English, - wrist%2Dfinger%20speed
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- dextérité du poignet et des doigts
1, record 5, French, dext%C3%A9rit%C3%A9%20du%20poignet%20et%20des%20doigts
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1995-08-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Do-it-yourself (Hobbies)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- handicraft
1, record 6, English, handicraft
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- do-it-yourselfery 2, record 6, English, do%2Dit%2Dyourselfery
correct
- do-it-yourself 3, record 6, English, do%2Dit%2Dyourself
noun
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An occupation in which articles are fashioned totally or chiefly by hand especially with manual and often artistic skill usually as either a trade or a hobby. 4, record 6, English, - handicraft
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Do-it-yourselfery: the activity of a do-it-yourselfer. 2, record 6, English, - handicraft
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
With construction costs climbing daily, and with a rejuvenated interest in handicrafts, more and more people are discovering the advantages of making home repairs and improvements. Others have always enjoyed working with tools and know the relaxation and satisfaction of building and repairing their own furniture or of tinkering with automobiles. 5, record 6, English, - handicraft
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Do-it-yourselfer: a person who makes and repairs things at home. 2, record 6, English, - handicraft
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Bricolage
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- bricolage
1, record 6, French, bricolage
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Activité manuelle non professionnelle consistant en travaux de réparation, d'installation ou de fabrication effectués dans la maison. 2, record 6, French, - bricolage
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Favorisé par l'accroissement du temps de loisir, le développement de la maison individuelle et des résidences secondaires, par le goût de "faire soi-même", ainsi que par la difficulté et le coût du recours aux professionnels, le bricolage est devenu une réalité économique offrant un marché dont l'expansion, en volume, est supérieure à 10% par an. 2, record 6, French, - bricolage
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bricolaje
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- bricolaje
1, record 6, Spanish, bricolaje
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1992-12-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- ambilevosity
1, record 7, English, ambilevosity
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The inability to perform acts requiring manual skill with either hand. 2, record 7, English, - ambilevosity
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- incapacité d'exécuter également des deux mains des mouvements qui demandent de l'adresse
1, record 7, French, incapacit%C3%A9%20d%27ex%C3%A9cuter%20%C3%A9galement%20des%20deux%20mains%20des%20mouvements%20qui%20demandent%20de%20l%27adresse
proposal
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir définition de "ambilevous" dans le Dictionnaire anglais-français des sciences médicales et paramédicales, 1990, p. 35. 1, record 7, French, - incapacit%C3%A9%20d%27ex%C3%A9cuter%20%C3%A9galement%20des%20deux%20mains%20des%20mouvements%20qui%20demandent%20de%20l%27adresse
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Personnel and Job Evaluation
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- hand skill 1, record 8, English, hand%20skill
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Évaluation du personnel et des emplois
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- capacité technique manuelle 1, record 8, French, capacit%C3%A9%20technique%20manuelle
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(apprentissage) amm 1971 trad. proposée centre de terminologie, Ottawa 1, record 8, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20technique%20manuelle
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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