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MSF [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Administration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- military sub-function
1, record 1, English, military%20sub%2Dfunction
correct, noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MSF 2, record 1, English, MSF
correct, noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
military sub-function; MSF : designations standardized by NATO. 3, record 1, English, - military%20sub%2Dfunction
Record 1, Key term(s)
- military subfunction
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Administration militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sous-fonction militaire
1, record 1, French, sous%2Dfonction%20militaire
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sous-fonction militaire : désignation normalisée par l'OTAN. 2, record 1, French, - sous%2Dfonction%20militaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-07-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Combat Support
- Air Defence
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- mission support flight
1, record 2, English, mission%20support%20flight
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MSF 2, record 2, English, MSF
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Msn Sp Flt 1, record 2, English, Msn%20Sp%20Flt
former designation, correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The task-tailored component of an air expeditionary wing that provides the wing’s mission support. 1, record 2, English, - mission%20support%20flight
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The MSF provides both close support and integral support. 1, record 2, English, - mission%20support%20flight
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mission support flight; MSF : term, abbreviation and definition officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel(Trenton). 3, record 2, English, - mission%20support%20flight
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Soutien au combat
- Défense aérienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- escadrille de soutien de mission
1, record 2, French, escadrille%20de%20soutien%20de%20mission
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- ele sout msn 1, record 2, French, ele%20sout%20msn
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élément d'une escadre expéditionnaire de la Force aérienne adapté à la tâche assurant le soutien de la mission de l'escadre. 1, record 2, French, - escadrille%20de%20soutien%20de%20mission
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'ele sout msn assure à la fois l'appui rapproché et l'appui intégral. 1, record 2, French, - escadrille%20de%20soutien%20de%20mission
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
escadrille de soutien de mission; ele sout msn : terme, forme abrégée et définition uniformisés par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne (Trenton). 2, record 2, French, - escadrille%20de%20soutien%20de%20mission
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
La forme longue a été choisie en français pour permettre d'établir la distinction entre escadrille, escadre ou escadron. 3, record 2, French, - escadrille%20de%20soutien%20de%20mission
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-04-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Penal Administration
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Montée St-François Institution
1, record 3, English, Mont%C3%A9e%20St%2DFran%C3%A7ois%20Institution
correct, Quebec
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Title used by the Translation Bureau’s Criminology Unit and the Linguistic Services at Correctional Service Canada. 2, record 3, English, - Mont%C3%A9e%20St%2DFran%C3%A7ois%20Institution
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Montée St-François Institution(MSF) is a 243-bed minimum-security penitentiary. Most of the programs delivered there are intended to address the criminogenic factors identified in the correctional plan of inmates who, in theory, are at the last stage in the custodial part of their sentence, before moving on to the community. The institution's proximity to Montreal makes it an excellent facility for day parole programs. MSF has developed partnerships with more than 25 community-based agencies, which take our residents for work releases, day parole and personal development projects, and escorted and unescorted temporary absences. 1, record 3, English, - Mont%C3%A9e%20St%2DFran%C3%A7ois%20Institution
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Montée Saint-François Institution
- MSF
- Montée St-François Institution Male Offenders
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration pénitentiaire
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Établissement Montée Saint-François
1, record 3, French, %C3%89tablissement%20Mont%C3%A9e%20Saint%2DFran%C3%A7ois
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- EMSF 1, record 3, French, EMSF
correct, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme générique qui commence le nom officiel d'un établissement ou d'une maison d'enseignement, comme : centre, établissement, maison, pénitencier, pavillon, annexe, etc. prend la majuscule. Lorsque ces termes génériques sont employés comme noms communs, ils prennent la minuscule. 2, record 3, French, - %C3%89tablissement%20Mont%C3%A9e%20Saint%2DFran%C3%A7ois
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Appellation utilisée par le Service Criminologie du Bureau de la traduction et les Services linguistiques au Service correctionnel Canada. 2, record 3, French, - %C3%89tablissement%20Mont%C3%A9e%20Saint%2DFran%C3%A7ois
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
L'Établissement Montée Saint-François (EMSF) est un pénitencier à sécurité minimale d'une capacité de 243 places. La majorité des programmes qui y sont offerts visent à s'attaquer aux facteurs criminogènes indiqués dans le plan correctionnel des détenus qui en sont théoriquement à la dernière étape de leur incarcération, avant leur retour dans la collectivité. La proximité de l'établissement de Montréal en fait un lieu privilégié pour les programmes de semi-liberté. Celui-ci a d'ailleurs établi des relations de partenariat avec plus de 25 organismes communautaires, qui reçoivent les délinquants en vue de placements à l'extérieur, de leur mise en semi-liberté, de projets de perfectionnement personnel, et des permissions de sortir avec ou sans escorte qu'on leur accorde. 1, record 3, French, - %C3%89tablissement%20Mont%C3%A9e%20Saint%2DFran%C3%A7ois
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Établissement Montée St-François pour délinquants de sexe masculin
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-10-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Medical Staff
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Doctors without Borders
1, record 4, English, Doctors%20without%20Borders
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- MSF 1, record 4, English, MSF
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières(MSF) is an independent international medical humanitarian organization that delivers emergency aid to people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural or man-made disasters, or exclusion from health care in more than 70 countries. MSF was founded in 1971 as a nongovernmental organization to both provide emergency medical assistance and bear witness publicly to the plight of the people it assists. A private nonprofit association, MSF is an international network with sections in 19 countries. 1, record 4, English, - Doctors%20without%20Borders
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Personnel médical
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Médecins Sans Frontières
1, record 4, French, M%C3%A9decins%20Sans%20Fronti%C3%A8res
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- MSF 1, record 4, French, MSF
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Personal médico
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Médicos Sin Fronteras
1, record 4, Spanish, M%C3%A9dicos%20Sin%20Fronteras
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- MSF 1, record 4, Spanish, MSF
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2005-09-28
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Team Sports (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Sport Manitoba
1, record 5, English, Sport%20Manitoba
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Manitoba Sports Federation Inc. 2, record 5, English, Manitoba%20Sports%20Federation%20Inc%2E
former designation, correct
- MSF 3, record 5, English, MSF
former designation, correct
- MSF 3, record 5, English, MSF
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmed with the organization which is established in Winnipeg (Manitoba). 4, record 5, English, - Sport%20Manitoba
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Manitoba Sports Federation Incorporated
- Manitoba Sports Federation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Sports d'équipe (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Sport Manitoba
1, record 5, French, Sport%20Manitoba
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- La Fédération des sports du Manitoba Inc. 2, record 5, French, La%20F%C3%A9d%C3%A9ration%20des%20sports%20du%20Manitoba%20Inc%2E
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Renseignement obtenu de l'organisme établi à Winnipeg (Manitoba). 3, record 5, French, - Sport%20Manitoba
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Fédération des sports du Manitoba
- Fédération des sports du Manitoba Inc.
- Fédération des sports du Manitoba Incorporée
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-04-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- maritime shore facility
1, record 6, English, maritime%20shore%20facility
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- installation côtière maritime
1, record 6, French, installation%20c%C3%B4ti%C3%A8re%20maritime
feminine 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 2002-04-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- material synthesis facility
1, record 7, English, material%20synthesis%20facility
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- installation de synthèse des matériaux
1, record 7, French, installation%20de%20synth%C3%A8se%20des%20mat%C3%A9riaux
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 1999-06-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Chemical Engineering
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- multistage flash distillation
1, record 8, English, multistage%20flash%20distillation
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- multistage flash evaporation 2, record 8, English, multistage%20flash%20evaporation
correct
- multistage flash process 1, record 8, English, multistage%20flash%20process
correct
- multi-stage flash distillation 3, record 8, English, multi%2Dstage%20flash%20distillation
correct
- multi-stage flash evaporation 4, record 8, English, multi%2Dstage%20flash%20evaporation
correct
- MSF evaporation 4, record 8, English, MSF%20evaporation
correct
- MSF process 3, record 8, English, MSF%20process
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The process most widely used to desalt sea-water is known as multistage flash distillation. [In] this process ... the seawater is heated and then introduced into a chamber where the pressure is sufficiently low to cause some of the water to boil instantly -or to flash- into steam. The brine that did not vaporize flows to the next chamber where the pressure is lower than in the previous chamber, and the flashing process is repeated. 1, record 8, English, - multistage%20flash%20distillation
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Génie chimique
- Traitement des eaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- procédé de distillation par détentes successives
1, record 8, French, proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20de%20distillation%20par%20d%C3%A9tentes%20successives
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- procédé éclair à effets multiples 1, record 8, French, proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20%C3%A9clair%20%C3%A0%20effets%20multiples
correct, masculine noun
- procédé éclair polyétagé 1, record 8, French, proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20%C3%A9clair%20poly%C3%A9tag%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- procédé multiflash 1, record 8, French, proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20multiflash
see observation, masculine noun
- distillation multiflash 2, record 8, French, distillation%20multiflash
see observation, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le procédé de distillation par détentes successives, appelé aussi multiflash ou encore procédé éclair à effets multiples ou polyétagé, consiste à faire passer l'eau de mer à distiller dans une série de chambres, la pression et la température diminuant d'une chambre à l'autre. L'eau se vaporise très rapidement dès son entrée dans chaque chambre, en raison de la diminution de pression. 1, record 8, French, - proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20de%20distillation%20par%20d%C3%A9tentes%20successives
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«procédé multiflash» : Même si ce terme provient d'une source française, nous ne pouvons le marquer «CORRECT», parce que c'est une composition calquée de l'anglais. 3, record 8, French, - proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20de%20distillation%20par%20d%C3%A9tentes%20successives
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
«distillation multiflash» : Même si ce terme provient d'une source française, nous ne pouvons le marquer «CORRECT», parce que c'est une composition calquée de l'anglais. 3, record 8, French, - proc%C3%A9d%C3%A9%20de%20distillation%20par%20d%C3%A9tentes%20successives
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ingenieria química
- Tratamiento del agua
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- destilación de flash en múltiple etapa
1, record 8, Spanish, destilaci%C3%B3n%20de%20flash%20en%20m%C3%BAltiple%20etapa
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- destilación de flash mediante expansiones sucesivas 2, record 8, Spanish, destilaci%C3%B3n%20de%20flash%20mediante%20expansiones%20sucesivas
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Procedimiento de destilación mediante fases o etapas sucesivas utilizado en la desalación de agua de mar. 3, record 8, Spanish, - destilaci%C3%B3n%20de%20flash%20en%20m%C3%BAltiple%20etapa
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Una destilación de flash en una sola etapa generalmente produce un vapor que es sólo algo más rico en los constituyentes de menor temperatura de ebullición que la alimentación. Un mayor enriquecimiento se puede alcanzar mediante una serie de destilaciones de flash en las que el vapor de una etapa se condensa y se somete nuevamente a flash. 1, record 8, Spanish, - destilaci%C3%B3n%20de%20flash%20en%20m%C3%BAltiple%20etapa
Record 9 - internal organization data 1996-04-23
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Regulations (Water Transport)
- Transportation Law
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- MSF structure 1, record 9, English, MSF%20structure
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Réglementation (Transport par eau)
- Droit des transports
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- barème de DSM
1, record 9, French, bar%C3%A8me%20de%20DSM
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Droits de services maritimes. 1, record 9, French, - bar%C3%A8me%20de%20DSM
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1994-12-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Concrete
- Oil and Natural Gas Extraction
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Gravity Based Structure
1, record 10, English, Gravity%20Based%20Structure
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- GBS 1, record 10, English, GBS
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The following new concepts of concrete lattice structures proposed to offshore operators are presented hereafter :-Concrete truss Module Support Frame(MSF) for North Sea GBS or TLP.-Gravity Based Structure(GBS) for Arctic applications using a unique system of internal concrete space frame... 1, record 10, English, - Gravity%20Based%20Structure
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Utilisation du béton
- Extraction du pétrole et du gaz naturel
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- structure gravitaire
1, record 10, French, structure%20gravitaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les nouveaux concepts de structures treillis en béton suivants ont été proposés à des opérateurs pétroliers : - structure support de module en treillis béton pour plate-formes gravitaires de mer du Nord ou plate-formes à lignes tendues (TLP), - structures gravitaires pour zone arctique [...] 1, record 10, French, - structure%20gravitaire
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1994-12-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Concrete
- Oil and Natural Gas Extraction
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Module Support Frame
1, record 11, English, Module%20Support%20Frame
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The following new concepts of concrete lattice structures proposed to offshore operators are presented hereafter :-Concrete truss Module Support Frame(MSF) for North Sea GBS or TLP.-Gravity Based Structure(GBS) for Arctic applications using a unique system of internal concrete space frame... 1, record 11, English, - Module%20Support%20Frame
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Utilisation du béton
- Extraction du pétrole et du gaz naturel
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- structure support de module
1, record 11, French, structure%20support%20de%20module
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 nouveaux concepts de structures treillis en béton suivants ont été proposés à des opérateurs pétroliers : - structure support de module en treillis béton pour plate-formes gravitaires de mer du Nord ou plate-formes à lignes tendues (TLP), - structures gravitaires pour zone arctique [...] 1, record 11, French, - structure%20support%20de%20module
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1988-01-08
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Motorcycle Safety Foundation
1, record 12, English, Motorcycle%20Safety%20Foundation
correct, United States
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- MSF 1, record 12, English, MSF
correct, United States
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Motorcycle Safety Foundation
1, record 12, French, Motorcycle%20Safety%20Foundation
correct, United States
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- MSF 1, record 12, French, MSF
correct, United States
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1985-12-12
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Mobile Strike Force 1, record 13, English, Mobile%20Strike%20Force
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Associated with mass load operations; WO Fisher - Armt Supt WO - Bagotville; Security. 1, record 13, English, - Mobile%20Strike%20Force
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Force de frappe mobile 1, record 13, French, Force%20de%20frappe%20mobile
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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