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INDIRECT ACQUISITION [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-07-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Counter-Measures (Military operations)
- Field Artillery
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- counterbattery fire
1, record 1, English, counterbattery%20fire
correct, noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- CB fire 2, record 1, English, CB%20fire
correct, noun, officially approved
- counter-battery fire 3, record 1, English, counter%2Dbattery%20fire
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fire delivered for the purpose of destroying or neutralizing the enemy’s fire support system. 4, record 1, English, - counterbattery%20fire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Counterbattery fire can be either proactive or reactive. 4, record 1, English, - counterbattery%20fire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Counter-battery fire … is a battlefield tactic employed to defeat the enemy's indirect fire elements(multiple rocket launchers, artillery and mortars), including their target acquisition, as well as their command-and-control components. 3, record 1, English, - counterbattery%20fire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
counterbattery fire: designation and definition standardized by NATO. 5, record 1, English, - counterbattery%20fire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
counterbattery fire; CB fire: designations officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 5, record 1, English, - counterbattery%20fire
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Contre-mesures (Opérations militaires)
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- tir de contrebatterie
1, record 1, French, tir%20de%20contrebatterie
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- tir CB 2, record 1, French, tir%20CB
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tir effectué dans le but de détruire ou de neutraliser le système d'appui-feu ennemi. 3, record 1, French, - tir%20de%20contrebatterie
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le tir de contrebatterie peut être soit anticipatif, soit réactif. 3, record 1, French, - tir%20de%20contrebatterie
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tir de contrebatterie : désignation et définition normalisées par l'OTAN. 4, record 1, French, - tir%20de%20contrebatterie
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
tir de contrebatterie; tir CB : désignations uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 1, French, - tir%20de%20contrebatterie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contramedidas (Operaciones militares)
- Artillería de campaña
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- fuego de contrabatería
1, record 1, Spanish, fuego%20de%20contrabater%C3%ADa
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjunto de acciones de fuego dirigidas a destruir o neutralizar los sistemas de armas de tiro indirecto. 1, record 1, Spanish, - fuego%20de%20contrabater%C3%ADa
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-12-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Microbial Ecology
- Plant Biology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- root microbiota
1, record 2, English, root%20microbiota
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Both the leaf and root microbiota contain bacteria that provide indirect pathogen protection, but root microbiota members appear to serve additional host functions through the acquisition of nutrients from soil for plant growth. Thus, the plant microbiota emerges as a fundamental trait that includes mutualism enabled through diverse biochemical mechanisms, as revealed by studies on plant growth–promoting and plant health–promoting bacteria. 2, record 2, English, - root%20microbiota
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Land plants host rich and diverse microbial communities in the thin layer of soil adhering to the roots, i.e., the rhizosphere, and within the root tissues, designated rhizosphere and root microbiota, respectively. 3, record 2, English, - root%20microbiota
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Écologie microbienne
- Biologie végétale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- microbiote racinaire
1, record 2, French, microbiote%20racinaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une partie importante du carbone fixé par les feuilles par la photosynthèse est secrétée par les racines dans la rhizosphère sous forme de molécules organiques. Ces exsudats racinaires représentent entre 5 à 30 % des produits de la photosynthèse [...] Ils nourrissent une importante communauté microbienne à l'interface sol-racine : le microbiote racinaire. 2, record 2, French, - microbiote%20racinaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-01-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Finance
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- foreign indirect acquisition 1, record 3, English, foreign%20indirect%20acquisition
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
foreign indirect acquisition : term extracted from the “Glossaire de l'économie” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 2, record 3, English, - foreign%20indirect%20acquisition
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Finances
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- prise de contrôle indirecte par une société étrangère
1, record 3, French, prise%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20indirecte%20par%20une%20soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20%C3%A9trang%C3%A8re
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
prise de contrôle indirecte par une société étrangère : terme extrait du «Glossaire de l’économie» et reproduit avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 2, record 3, French, - prise%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20indirecte%20par%20une%20soci%C3%A9t%C3%A9%20%C3%A9trang%C3%A8re
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-03-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Government Contracts
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- costing principle
1, record 4, English, costing%20principle
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- principle of costing 2, record 4, English, principle%20of%20costing
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
These requests will be handled by the Services and Technology Acquisition Management Sector, which must develop the overhead rates from the latest certified financial statements of the university or college, with indirect costs prorated over the direct cost base in conformity with the costing principles set out in the applicable U. S. Government directive on the subject. 3, record 4, English, - costing%20principle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
costing principle: tem usually used in the plural. 4, record 4, English, - costing%20principle
Record 4, Key term(s)
- costing principles
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Marchés publics
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- principe d'établissement du prix de revient
1, record 4, French, principe%20d%27%C3%A9tablissement%20du%20prix%20de%20revient
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Ces demandes seront traitées par le Secteur de la gestion de l'approvisionnement en services et en technologies, qui doit établir les taux des frais généraux d'après les derniers états financiers certifiés de l'université ou du collège, et calculer les frais indirects au prorata des frais directs, conformément aux principes d'établissement du prix de revient exposés dans la directive appropriée du gouvernement des É.-U. à ce sujet. 2, record 4, French, - principe%20d%27%C3%A9tablissement%20du%20prix%20de%20revient
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
principe d'établissement du prix de revient : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel. 3, record 4, French, - principe%20d%27%C3%A9tablissement%20du%20prix%20de%20revient
Record 4, Key term(s)
- principes d'établissement du prix de revient
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-11-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Taxation
- Operating Systems (Software)
- Accounting
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- acquisition and production costs
1, record 5, English, acquisition%20and%20production%20costs
correct, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- APC 1, record 5, English, APC
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Acquisition and production costs are the upper limit for the valuation of an asset in the balance sheet. If the asset is purchased, the purchase cost include all costs pertaining to the purchase plus incidental acquisition costs minus any reductions. If the asset is acquired by in-house production, the production costs include direct and indirect material, direct and indirect labour costs, special direct production costs and appropriate administrative costs(these can be included). 1, record 5, English, - acquisition%20and%20production%20costs
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Fiscalité
- Systèmes d'exploitation (Logiciels)
- Comptabilité
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- coûts d'acquisition et de production
1, record 5, French, co%C3%BBts%20d%27acquisition%20et%20de%20production
correct, masculine noun, plural
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les coûts d'acquisition et de production constituent la borne supérieure de la valorisation de l'immobilisation dans le bilan. Si l'immobilisation est achetée, le coût d'achat comprend tous les coûts touchant l'achat plus les coûts accessoires moins toute réduction. Si on se procure l'immobilisation au moyen d'une production interne, les coûts de production comprennent les coûts directs et indirects des matériaux, les coûts directs et indirects de la main-d'œuvre, les coûts de production directs spéciaux et les coûts administratifs appropriés (inclusion facultative). 1, record 5, French, - co%C3%BBts%20d%27acquisition%20et%20de%20production
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-11-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Target Acquisition
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- corps target acquisition detachment
1, record 6, English, corps%20target%20acquisition%20detachment
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- CTAD 1, record 6, English, CTAD
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The mission of the corps target acquisition detachment is to detect, identify, and locate indirect firing weapons and moving targets within the light division area of interest. 2, record 6, English, - corps%20target%20acquisition%20detachment
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Acquisition d'objectif
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- détachement d'acquisition d'objectif du corps
1, record 6, French, d%C3%A9tachement%20d%27acquisition%20d%27objectif%20du%20corps
proposal, 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 2006-10-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Target Acquisition
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- target acquisition means
1, record 7, English, target%20acquisition%20means
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Fire Support Surveillance Base Floyd] properly integrated sensors, radar, and other target acquisition means with the system of direct or indirect fire support. 2, record 7, English, - target%20acquisition%20means
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Acquisition d'objectif
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- moyen d'acquisition d'objectif
1, record 7, French, moyen%20d%27acquisition%20d%27objectif
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[Le système Atlas (automatisation des tirs et liaisons de l'artillerie sol-sol/canon)] coordonne les moyens d'acquisition d'objectifs, de commandement, de support logistique et de tir en temps quasi réel [...] 2, record 7, French, - moyen%20d%27acquisition%20d%27objectif
Record 7, Key term(s)
- moyens d'acquisition d'objectifs
- moyen d'acquisition d'objectifs
- moyens d'acquisition d'objectif
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-06-03
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Property Law (common law)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- severance damage
1, record 8, English, severance%20damage
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Loss in value of the remainder of a parcel resulting from an acquisition, sometimes called "indirect damage". 1, record 8, English, - severance%20damage
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Droit des biens et de la propriété (common law)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- dommage résultant de la séparation
1, record 8, French, dommage%20r%C3%A9sultant%20de%20la%20s%C3%A9paration
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Perte de valeur de la partie restante d'un terrain, résultant de l'acquisition de l'autre partie; on dit parfois "dommage indirect". 1, record 8, French, - dommage%20r%C3%A9sultant%20de%20la%20s%C3%A9paration
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fiche terminologique en transactions immobilières fournie par le ministère des Affaires indiennes. 2, record 8, French, - dommage%20r%C3%A9sultant%20de%20la%20s%C3%A9paration
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho de propiedad (common law)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- perjuicio por división
1, record 8, Spanish, perjuicio%20por%20divisi%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1993-08-20
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Laws and Regulations
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Indirect Share Acquisition Authorization Order--General Electric Company
1, record 9, English, Indirect%20Share%20Acquisition%20Authorization%20Order%2D%2DGeneral%20Electric%20Company
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Décret d'autorisation pour l'acquisition indirecte d'actions -- General Electric Company
1, record 9, French, D%C3%A9cret%20d%27autorisation%20pour%20l%27acquisition%20indirecte%20d%27actions%20%2D%2D%20General%20Electric%20Company
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Loi sur les banques 1, record 9, French, - D%C3%A9cret%20d%27autorisation%20pour%20l%27acquisition%20indirecte%20d%27actions%20%2D%2D%20General%20Electric%20Company
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1992-06-08
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Amalgamation and Partnerships (Finance)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- indirect acquisition of control
1, record 10, English, indirect%20acquisition%20of%20control
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- indirect acquisition 1, record 10, English, indirect%20acquisition
correct
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Fusion, absorption et coparticipation (Finances)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- acquisition indirecte du contrôle
1, record 10, French, acquisition%20indirecte%20du%20contr%C3%B4le
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- acquisition indirecte 1, record 10, French, acquisition%20indirecte
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1990-02-05
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Trade
- Inventory and Material Management
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- product, resource, operating, contingent
1, record 11, English, product%2C%20resource%2C%20operating%2C%20contingent
standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- PROC 1, record 11, English, PROC
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A technique used to identify all costs associated with a requirement over its useful life, to determine the best value. 1, record 11, English, - product%2C%20resource%2C%20operating%2C%20contingent
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The acronym stands for : P : Product Cost-Direct cost of the goods, basic contractual price including transportation and installation. R : Resource Cost-Indirect administrative cost of design and specification preparation, contract administration and quality assurance. O : Operating cost-Cost of operating, maintaining and repairing the acquisition over its useful life, less estimated redisual value at time of retirement. C : Contingent Cost-The cost of not having the right goods, at the right place, at the right time. 1, record 11, English, - product%2C%20resource%2C%20operating%2C%20contingent
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Standardized by the CGSB. 2, record 11, English, - product%2C%20resource%2C%20operating%2C%20contingent
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Commerce
- Gestion des stocks et du matériel
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- produit, ressource, exploitation, imprévus 1, record 11, French, produit%2C%20ressource%2C%20exploitation%2C%20impr%C3%A9vus
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- PREI 1, record 11, French, PREI
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technique utilisée pour identifier tous les coûts associés à un besoin au cours de sa vie utile afin de déterminer le meilleur rapport qualité/prix. 1, record 11, French, - produit%2C%20ressource%2C%20exploitation%2C%20impr%C3%A9vus
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'acronyme signifie : P: Coût des produits-Coût direct des biens, prix contractuel de base, y compris les frais de transport et d'installation; R : Coût des ressources-Coût de gestion indirect lié à la conception et à l'élaboration de la spécification, à la gestion des contrats et à l'assurance de la qualité; E: Coût d'exploitation - Frais d'exploitation, d'entretien et de réparation d'un bien au cours de sa vie utile, moins la valeur résiduelle estimée au moment de sa mise hors service. I : coût des imprévus - Frais attribués à la non-disponibilité des biens requis aux bons endroits et moments. 1, record 11, French, - produit%2C%20ressource%2C%20exploitation%2C%20impr%C3%A9vus
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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