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INITIAL COMMUNICATION [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-02-09
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Labour and Employment
- Occupational Training
- Training of Personnel
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- in-service training
1, record 1, English, in%2Dservice%20training
noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
ICT [information and communication technology] is integrated in initial teacher education and made compulsory for future teachers. The certificate C2i(computing and internet certificate)(level 1) at the bachelor level is mandatory to enter teacher training institutes. During their teacher training, trainees... have to acquire [the] certificate C2i(level 2). The government sets training areas and [the] framework, while [the] "rectorat" and "inspection académique" are in charge of in-service training... 1, record 1, English, - in%2Dservice%20training
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The teacher education in France is mainly guided by the following objectives ...: To prepare all candidates for the competitive [recruitment] examinations ... ("concours"); to provide the professional preparation for the teacher trainees who have passed the "concours"; to organize and offer in-service training for all teachers; [and] to develop research in the field of education. 1, record 1, English, - in%2Dservice%20training
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Travail et emploi
- Orientation professionnelle
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- formation académique
1, record 1, French, formation%20acad%C3%A9mique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Formation dispensée au sein des rectorats et destinée aux agents des régions académiques dans le cadre de leur formation continue. 1, record 1, French, - formation%20acad%C3%A9mique
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
formation académique : désignation et définition publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 21 novembre 2024. 2, record 1, French, - formation%20acad%C3%A9mique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-11-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Social Problems
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- disempowered
1, record 2, English, disempowered
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When we use the term "disempowered" to describe someone, it usually means they have lost their agency or capacity to act in a way that enables them to live in a hopeful, meaningful and future-focussed way. 2, record 2, English, - disempowered
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
MCP [managed care program] users felt disempowered by an initial lack of providers, difficulty with transportation to appointments, and challenges obtaining adequate medication. They felt empowered by having a choice of providers, good quality of transportation services and clear communication from providers and managed care organizations. 3, record 2, English, - disempowered
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Problèmes sociaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- impuissant
1, record 2, French, impuissant
correct, adjective
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui n'a pas la force physique ou morale, les moyens, le pouvoir pour agir. 1, record 2, French, - impuissant
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-10-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Communication and Information Management
- Air Traffic Control
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- language of communication
1, record 3, English, language%20of%20communication
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
All ATS [air traffic service] units in Canada provide service in English. However, Canada is unique in that within the boundaries of Quebec, as well as at Ottawa-Macdonald Cartier International Airport, a pilot may choose to communicate in either English or French. The initial contact sets the language for the entire communication. You must initiate contact in the desired language of communication and continue communicating in that language for the duration of your contact. 3, record 3, English, - language%20of%20communication
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Circulation et trafic aériens
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- langue de communication
1, record 3, French, langue%20de%20communication
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- langage de communication 2, record 3, French, langage%20de%20communication
masculine noun
- LOC 3, record 3, French, LOC
masculine noun
- LOC 3, record 3, French, LOC
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Toutes les unités ATS [service de la circulation aérienne] du Canada fournissent des services en anglais. Cependant, le Canada est unique en ce sens que, à l'intérieur des limites du Québec et à l'Aéroport international Macdonald-Cartier d’Ottawa, un pilote peut choisir de communiquer en anglais ou en français. Le contact initial établit la langue pour le reste de la communication. Vous devez entrer en contact dans la langue de communication de votre choix et continuer à communiquer dans cette langue durant la totalité de votre contact. 1, record 3, French, - langue%20de%20communication
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-03-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Dental Services (Military)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- blue-light ambulance matrix
1, record 4, English, blue%2Dlight%20ambulance%20matrix
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The area covered by properly equipped and staffed ambulances or response vehicles that respond to incidents along the lines of communication or within the area of operations to achieve the initial response time of one hour between the time of injury and arrival at an advanced trauma life support treatment facility. 2, record 4, English, - blue%2Dlight%20ambulance%20matrix
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
blue-light ambulance matrix: term and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel and by the Defence Terminology Standardization Board. 3, record 4, English, - blue%2Dlight%20ambulance%20matrix
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Service de santé et service dentaire (Militaire)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- zone de protection ambulancière bleue
1, record 4, French, zone%20de%20protection%20ambulanci%C3%A8re%20bleue
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zone desservie par des ambulances ou véhicules d'urgence adéquatement équipés en personnel et en matériel qui interviennent en cas d'incident, le long des lignes de communications ou dans une zone d'opérations, afin de respecter le délai d'intervention initiale d'une heure entre le moment de la blessure et l'arrivée à une installation de traitement de soins avancés de réanimation traumatologique. 2, record 4, French, - zone%20de%20protection%20ambulanci%C3%A8re%20bleue
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
zone de protection ambulancière bleue : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées et par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la défense. 3, record 4, French, - zone%20de%20protection%20ambulanci%C3%A8re%20bleue
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2016-02-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Personnel Management (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- fishbowl
1, record 5, English, fishbowl
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A technique used to improve communication between two groups. Two groups are arranged in concentric circles; one group in the inner and the other in the outer circle. The inner group discusses the other group(i. e., the inner group discusses among its members the problems the group as a whole has with members of the outer group). Meanwhile the outer group listens and watches. Subsequently the process is repeated, with the groups exchanging positions. The inner group moves outside and observes, while the initial outer group moves into the fishbowl. 1, record 5, English, - fishbowl
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du personnel (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- cercle excentrique
1, record 5, French, cercle%20excentrique
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- cercle restreint 1, record 5, French, cercle%20restreint
masculine noun
- cercle intérieur 1, record 5, French, cercle%20int%C3%A9rieur
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-05-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Communication (Public Relations)
- Emergency Management
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- alarm and mobilization phase
1, record 6, English, alarm%20and%20mobilization%20phase
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- alarm/mobilization phase 2, record 6, English, alarm%2Fmobilization%20phase
correct
- initial phase 3, record 6, English, initial%20phase
correct
- acute phase 4, record 6, English, acute%20phase
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[An emergency communication phase, the] initial phase of an emergency situation can be described as the phase where simplicity, credibility, verifiability, consistency and speed most count. This phase tends to be characterized by confusion and intense media interest.... The information must be checked before being released. 5, record 6, English, - alarm%20and%20mobilization%20phase
Record 6, Key term(s)
- alarm and mobilisation phase
- alarm/mobilisation phase
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Communications (Relations publiques)
- Gestion des urgences
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- phase d'alerte et de mobilisation
1, record 6, French, phase%20d%27alerte%20et%20de%20mobilisation
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- phase aiguë 2, record 6, French, phase%20aigu%C3%AB
correct, feminine noun
- phase initiale 3, record 6, French, phase%20initiale
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Phase de communication en période de crise ou de catastrophe au cours de laquelle il y a une succession intense d'évènements accompagnée d'un fort intérêt de la part des médias. 4, record 6, French, - phase%20d%27alerte%20et%20de%20mobilisation
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-05-30
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Rail Transport Operations
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- positive identification
1, record 7, English, positive%20identification
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The person initiating a radio communication and the responding party must establish positive identification. The initial call must commence with the railway company initials of the person being called. 2, record 7, English, - positive%20identification
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation (Transport par rail)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- identification formelle
1, record 7, French, identification%20formelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Première étape d'une communication radio. 2, record 7, French, - identification%20formelle
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-05-02
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Operating Systems (Software)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Design Augmented by Computers
1, record 8, English, Design%20Augmented%20by%20Computers
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- Design Augmented by Computer 1, record 8, English, Design%20Augmented%20by%20Computer
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An image-processing system, developed by General Motors in 1963, whose initial goal was the development of a combination of computer hardware and software which(a) would permit "conversational" man-machine communication and(b) would provide a maximum programming flexibility and ease of use for experimentation. 1, record 8, English, - Design%20Augmented%20by%20Computers
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'exploitation (Logiciels)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- système DAC
1, record 8, French, syst%C3%A8me%20DAC
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2006-11-10
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Electronic Warfare
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Forces Electronic Warfare Centre
1, record 9, English, Canadian%20Forces%20Electronic%20Warfare%20Centre
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- CFEWC 1, record 9, English, CFEWC
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- Electronic Warfare Operational Support Centre 1, record 9, English, Electronic%20Warfare%20Operational%20Support%20Centre
former designation, correct
- EWOSC 1, record 9, English, EWOSC
former designation, correct
- EWOSC 1, record 9, English, EWOSC
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Canadian Forces Electronic Warfare Centre(CFEWC) exists to deliver comprehensive EW support to CF military operations. CFEWC is endeavouring to be the expert authority on technical EW matters within the Canadian Forces. In 1990, the Electronic Warfare Operational Support Centre(EWOSC) project was initiated with the intent of consolidating operational, intelligence and engineering support to the CF EW community. Under the initial phase of the EWOSC project(IEWOSC), a centralized CF EW database was created, the environmental integrated support stations were established, EW threat analysis was begun and a common logistics and administrative support cell was stood up. The Canadian Forces Electronic Warfare Centre(CFEWC) was established to encompass these capabilities within facilities constructed at the Communication Research Canada(CRC)-Shirley's Bay Campus. The initial construction was completed in 1994. CFEWC is mandated with the maintenance and development of the CF Electronic Warfare Database(CFEWDB). 1, record 9, English, - Canadian%20Forces%20Electronic%20Warfare%20Centre
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Electronic Warfare Centre
- Electronic Warfare Center
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Guerre électronique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Centre de guerre électronique des Forces canadiennes
1, record 9, French, Centre%20de%20guerre%20%C3%A9lectronique%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- CGEFC 1, record 9, French, CGEFC
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- Centre de soutien opérationnel de guerre électronique 1, record 9, French, Centre%20de%20soutien%20op%C3%A9rationnel%20de%20guerre%20%C3%A9lectronique
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- CSOGE 1, record 9, French, CSOGE
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- CSOGE 1, record 9, French, CSOGE
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Centre de guerre électronique des Forces canadiennes (CGEFC) a pour mission d'assurer un soutien global en matière de guerre électronique aux opérations militaires des FC. Le CGEFC s'efforce de s'affirmer comme autorité technique experte en matière de guerre électronique au sein des Forces canadiennes. En 1990, le projet du Centre de soutien opérationnel de guerre électronique (CSOGE) est lancé dans le but de regrouper le soutien opérationnel, technique et de renseignement assuré à la collectivité de guerre électronique (GE) des FC. Dans le cadre de la première phase du projet CSOGE, désignée le CSOGE intérimaire, une base de données centralisées de GE des FC a été constituée, des stations de soutien intégré pour les éléments ont été établies, l'analyse des menaces de GE a été entamée, et une cellule de soutien logistique et administratif commun a été mise sur pied. Le Centre de guerre électronique des Forces canadiennes (CGEFC) a été fondé pour regrouper toutes ces capacités sous un même toit, dans les installations construites au Centre de recherches sur les communications Canada (CRC), au campus de Shirley's Bay. Les travaux de construction s'achèvent en 1994. Le CGEFC a comme mandat la mise à jour et l'élaboration de la base de données de guerre électronique des FC (BDGEFC). 1, record 9, French, - Centre%20de%20guerre%20%C3%A9lectronique%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2006-10-31
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Facilities
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- terminal control device
1, record 10, English, terminal%20control%20device
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A terminal control device for a TDMA [time division multiple access] satellite communication system which includes a reference station and a plurality of TDMA terminals and causing the reference station to perform regular synchronization control and initial acquisition control for each of the terminals... 1, record 10, English, - terminal%20control%20device
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Installations de télécommunications
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- dispositif de contrôle de terminal
1, record 10, French, dispositif%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20terminal
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- dispositif de commande du terminal 2, record 10, French, dispositif%20de%20commande%20du%20terminal
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le dispositif de commande du terminal se situe dans la salle de contrôle principale; il assure une supervision fiable des opérations de chargement depuis les réservoirs jusqu'aux bras de chargement. 2, record 10, French, - dispositif%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20de%20terminal
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2002-09-27
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- initial communication
1, record 11, English, initial%20communication
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Welcome Pages are key to initial communication, identification and navigation on all GoC Web sites, and must therefore be designed to facilitate these functions. The standard single screen size ensures all necessary elements are viewable without scrolling and provides immediate access to the full content of any Welcome Page. 1, record 11, English, - initial%20communication
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- communication initiale
1, record 11, French, communication%20initiale
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les pages d'accueil jouent un rôle clé pour la communication initiale, l'identification et la navigation sur tous les sites Web du GC; il faut donc que leur conception facilite ces fonctions. La résolution unique et normalisée garantit que l'utilisateur pourra prendre connaissance immédiatement de tout le contenu de la page d'accueil sans avoir à la faire défiler. 1, record 11, French, - communication%20initiale
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes (et définitions tirés) du site de normalisation des sites Internet du Conseil du Trésor. 2, record 11, French, - communication%20initiale
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2002-09-27
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- standard single screen size
1, record 12, English, standard%20single%20screen%20size
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Welcome Pages are key to initial communication, identification and navigation on all GoC Web sites, and must therefore be designed to facilitate these functions. The standard single screen size ensures all necessary elements are viewable without scrolling and provides immediate access to the full content of any Welcome Page. 1, record 12, English, - standard%20single%20screen%20size
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- résolution unique et normalisée
1, record 12, French, r%C3%A9solution%20unique%20et%20normalis%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les pages d'accueil jouent un rôle clé pour la communication initiale, l'identification et la navigation sur tous les sites Web du GC; il faut donc que leur conception facilite ces fonctions. La résolution unique et normalisée garantit que l'utilisateur pourra prendre connaissance immédiatement de tout le contenu de la page d'accueil sans avoir à la faire défiler. 1, record 12, French, - r%C3%A9solution%20unique%20et%20normalis%C3%A9e
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes (et définitions tirés) du site de normalisation des sites Internet du Conseil du Trésor. 2, record 12, French, - r%C3%A9solution%20unique%20et%20normalis%C3%A9e
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1977-07-25
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Paleontology
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Orbitolinidae
1, record 13, English, Orbitolinidae
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Forams of the family arbitolinidae have] relatively large conical shells varying from high cone with pointed apex to broad shield or disc test with [a] single series of shallow cuplike chambers that increase in diameter more or less regularly, initial chambers of some tests developed in spiral form at angle to [the] adult portion of [the] test; chambers [are] divided by vertical, and in some genera, horizontal plates, with [a] central area divided by either vertical partitions or pillars, or combinations of both(...) ;communication between chambers [is] by septal or apertural pores. [The] test wall [is] of 2 parts, [the] outer layer forming [the] dorsal surface of [the] test and continuing as [the] ventral surface of each septum, [the] inner layer [is] continuous with partitions or pillars and plates; [the] inner layer, at least, [is] agglutinate, and may contain abundant grains of detrital material(...) "L. Cret.-Eoc. ". 1, record 13, English, - Orbitolinidae
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Paléontologie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Orbitolinidae
1, record 13, French, Orbitolinidae
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les genres groupés dans cette famille répondent morphologiquement, après un premier stade trochospiralé, au type conique unisérié, franc, avec loges en disques, ou au type comprimé et prenant une allure flabelliforme (...) 1, record 13, French, - Orbitolinidae
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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