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HOME SHELTER [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-10-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Cost of Living
- Accounting
- Real Estate
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- shelter price index
1, record 1, English, shelter%20price%20index
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- shelter index 2, record 1, English, shelter%20index
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The shelter price index tracks price changes related to the costs of owning or renting a home. 3, record 1, English, - shelter%20price%20index
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The first method, which has been the standard method proposed in previous studies of constant dollars for expenditure surveys ... is to adjust each spending category by an appropriate price index for that category, i.e. food spending is adjusted by the food price index, shelter spending by the shelter price index, and so on. 4, record 1, English, - shelter%20price%20index
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Coût de la vie
- Comptabilité
- Immobilier
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- indice des prix du logement
1, record 1, French, indice%20des%20prix%20du%20logement
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- indice du logement 2, record 1, French, indice%20du%20logement
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] indicateur de la variation des prix liés aux coûts associés à la propriété ou à la location d'une habitation. 1, record 1, French, - indice%20des%20prix%20du%20logement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-06-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Types of Constructed Works
- Protection of Life
- Air Pollution
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- clean air shelter
1, record 2, English, clean%20air%20shelter
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- cleaner air shelter 1, record 2, English, cleaner%20air%20shelter
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An indoor area where air quality is improved using an air filtration system that reduces the concentration of contaminants from forest fire smoke. 1, record 2, English, - clean%20air%20shelter
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
community clean air shelter, home clean air shelter 1, record 2, English, - clean%20air%20shelter
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Types de constructions
- Sécurité des personnes
- Pollution de l'air
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- abri antifumée
1, record 2, French, abri%20antifum%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- abri anti-fumée 1, record 2, French, abri%20anti%2Dfum%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Espace intérieur où la qualité de l'air est améliorée à l'aide d'un système de filtration de l'air qui réduit la concentration de contaminants provenant de la fumée de feux de forêt. 1, record 2, French, - abri%20antifum%C3%A9e
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
abri antifumée communautaire 1, record 2, French, - abri%20antifum%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Tipos de construcciones
- Protección de las personas
- Contaminación del aire
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- refugio de aire limpio
1, record 2, Spanish, refugio%20de%20aire%20limpio
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La ciudad de Fairbanks, en Alaska, ha sufrido este mes [...] una de las peores contaminaciones atmosféricas del mundo, lo que ha obligado a los residentes a permanecer en sus casas y ha obligado a un hospital a establecer un "refugio de aire limpio". 1, record 2, Spanish, - refugio%20de%20aire%20limpio
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-05-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Trailers and Hauling
- Camping and Caravanning
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- trailer
1, record 3, English, trailer
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- caravan 1, record 3, English, caravan
correct, Great Britain
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A towable shelter, smaller than a mobile home, that is usually used for travel and camping. 2, record 3, English, - trailer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Remorques et remorquage
- Camping et caravaning
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- caravane
1, record 3, French, caravane
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- roulotte 2, record 3, French, roulotte
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Remorque conçue pour servir de logement pour le camping. 3, record 3, French, - caravane
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Camiones con remolque y remolque
- Campamento y caravaning
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- caravana
1, record 3, Spanish, caravana
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- roulotte 2, record 3, Spanish, roulotte
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vendo caravana de 4 metros de 4 plazas. Caravana Ranger S'Agaró, con cocina de butano, cama de matrimonio, literas, nevera eléctrica, armario ropero y armario vestidor; además avance, estabilizadores y espejos. Perfecto estado, vendo por desuso. Precio a convenir. 3, record 3, Spanish, - caravana
Record 4 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Camping and Caravanning
- Tourism (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- caravanist
1, record 4, English, caravanist
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- caravanner 2, record 4, English, caravanner
correct
- caravaner 2, record 4, English, caravaner
correct
- trailerite 3, record 4, English, trailerite
correct
- trailerist 3, record 4, English, trailerist
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One who travels or lives in a towable shelter, smaller than a mobile home. 4, record 4, English, - caravanist
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Camping et caravaning
- Tourisme (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- caravanier
1, record 4, French, caravanier
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- caravanière 2, record 4, French, caravani%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui pratique le caravaning. 3, record 4, French, - caravanier
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nous ne pouvons pas encore nous «aligner» sur les caravaniers d'outre-Manche et d'outre-Atlantique : un million d'Anglais vivent en permanence dans de magnifiques caravanes [...] 4, record 4, French, - caravanier
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Campamento y caravaning
- Turismo (Generalidades)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- caravanista
1, record 4, Spanish, caravanista
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-10-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Pets
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Bide Awhile Animal Shelter
1, record 5, English, Bide%20Awhile%20Animal%20Shelter
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Bide Awhile 1, record 5, English, Bide%20Awhile
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Bide Awhile is a no kill shelter] dedicated to : rescuing and caring for unwanted and abandoned animals; finding a suitable and caring home for each animal; providing an environment that's free from the threat of unwarranted euthanasia; cultivating awareness, respect, and appreciation for... animal companions; vigorously promoting spaying and neutering; [and] managing... resources and contributions in a responsible manner. 2, record 5, English, - Bide%20Awhile%20Animal%20Shelter
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Animaux d'agrément
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Bide Awhile Animal Shelter
1, record 5, French, Bide%20Awhile%20Animal%20Shelter
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Bide Awhile 1, record 5, French, Bide%20Awhile
correct, Nova Scotia
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1992-10-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Pre-Fire Planning
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- home shelter 1, record 6, English, home%20shelter
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Prévision des incendies
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- abri de famille
1, record 6, French, abri%20de%20famille
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1985-10-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Social Services and Social Work
- Urban Housing
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- shelter home 1, record 7, English, shelter%20home
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Services sociaux et travail social
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- maison de refuge
1, record 7, French, maison%20de%20refuge
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Urban Studies
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- home shelter program 1, record 8, English, home%20shelter%20program
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Urbanisme
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- aménagement d'abris familiaux 1, record 8, French, am%C3%A9nagement%20d%27abris%20familiaux
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Glossaire de l'OMU 1, record 8, French, - am%C3%A9nagement%20d%27abris%20familiaux
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Public Administration
- Urban Housing
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- home shelter program 1, record 9, English, home%20shelter%20program
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Administration publique
- Habitation et logement (Urbanisme)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- programme d'aménagement d'abris familiaux
1, record 9, French, programme%20d%27am%C3%A9nagement%20d%27abris%20familiaux
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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