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Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-06-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Mineral Prospecting
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada
1, record 1, English, Prospectors%20and%20Developers%20Association%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PDAC 1, record 1, English, PDAC
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Prospectors and Developers Association 2, record 1, English, Prospectors%20and%20Developers%20Association
former designation, correct
- PDA 2, record 1, English, PDA
former designation, correct
- PDA 2, record 1, English, PDA
- Ontario Prospectors and Developers Association 2, record 1, English, Ontario%20Prospectors%20and%20Developers%20Association
former designation, correct
- OPDA 2, record 1, English, OPDA
former designation, correct
- OPDA 2, record 1, English, OPDA
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada(PDAC) is the leading voice of the mineral exploration and development community... Currently representing more than 9, 000 members around the world, PDAC' s work centers on supporting a competitive, responsible, and sustainable mineral sector. 3, record 1, English, - Prospectors%20and%20Developers%20Association%20of%20Canada
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada; PDAC: designations in use since 1987. 4, record 1, English, - Prospectors%20and%20Developers%20Association%20of%20Canada
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Prospectors and Developers Association; PDA : designations in use from 1957 to 1987. 4, record 1, English, - Prospectors%20and%20Developers%20Association%20of%20Canada
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Ontario Prospectors and Developers Association; OPDA: designations in use from 1933 to 1957. 4, record 1, English, - Prospectors%20and%20Developers%20Association%20of%20Canada
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Prospection minière
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Association canadienne des prospecteurs et entrepreneurs
1, record 1, French, Association%20canadienne%20des%20prospecteurs%20et%20entrepreneurs
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ACPE 1, record 1, French, ACPE
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Prospectors and Developers Association 2, record 1, French, Prospectors%20and%20Developers%20Association
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- PDA 2, record 1, French, PDA
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- PDA 2, record 1, French, PDA
- Ontario Prospectors and Developers Association 2, record 1, French, Ontario%20Prospectors%20and%20Developers%20Association
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- OPDA 2, record 1, French, OPDA
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- OPDA 2, record 1, French, OPDA
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Association canadienne des prospecteurs et entrepreneurs (ACPE) est le principal porte-parole de la communauté de l'exploration et de l'exploitation minières. Comptant plus de 8 000 membres dans le monde, l'ACPE a pour mission de promouvoir une industrie minière durable, dynamique et mondialement responsable [...] 3, record 1, French, - Association%20canadienne%20des%20prospecteurs%20et%20entrepreneurs
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Association canadienne des prospecteurs et entrepreneurs; ACPE : désignations utilisées depuis 1987. 4, record 1, French, - Association%20canadienne%20des%20prospecteurs%20et%20entrepreneurs
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Prospectors and Developers Association; PDA : désignations utilisées de 1957 jusqu'à 1987. 4, record 1, French, - Association%20canadienne%20des%20prospecteurs%20et%20entrepreneurs
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Ontario Prospectors and Developers Association; OPDA : désignations utilisées de 1933 jusqu'à 1957. 4, record 1, French, - Association%20canadienne%20des%20prospecteurs%20et%20entrepreneurs
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités nacionales canadienses
- Prospección minera
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Asociación Canadiense de Prospectores y Empresarios
1, record 1, Spanish, Asociaci%C3%B3n%20Canadiense%20de%20Prospectores%20y%20Empresarios
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-02-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Federal Administration
- National Accounting
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- presidential drawdown authority
1, record 2, English, presidential%20drawdown%20authority
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- PDA 2, record 2, English, PDA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Presidential drawdown authority. [The] president has the authority to provide additional grant military assistance in an emergency. [The Foreign Assistance Act] permits the president to provide [Department of Defense] equipment and the services of [Department of Defense] personnel to a foreign government or international organization. 3, record 2, English, - presidential%20drawdown%20authority
Record 2, Key term(s)
- presidential draw-down authority
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Administration fédérale
- Comptabilité nationale
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- autorisation présidentielle de décaissement
1, record 2, French, autorisation%20pr%C3%A9sidentielle%20de%20d%C3%A9caissement
proposal, 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 2021-06-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Games and Toys
- Internet and Telematics
- Wireless and Mobile Communications
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- mobile game
1, record 3, English, mobile%20game
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A mobile game is a video game that is typically played on a mobile phone. Historically, the term refers to all games that are played on any portable device, including from mobile phone(feature phone or smartphone), tablet, PDA [personal digital assistant] to handheld game console, portable media player or graphing calculator, with and without networkability. 2, record 3, English, - mobile%20game
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Jeux et jouets
- Internet et télématique
- Communications sans fil et mobiles
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- jeu mobile
1, record 3, French, jeu%20mobile
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- jeu vidéo mobile 2, record 3, French, jeu%20vid%C3%A9o%20mobile
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La fabrication d'un jeu mobile commence par six à dix-huit mois de production, mobilisant une équipe de cinq à quinze personnes : un producteur, un chef de projet, trois à quatre artistes, graphistes 2D [bidimensionnels] voire 3D [tridimensionnels], trois à quatre programmeurs [...] 2, record 3, French, - jeu%20mobile
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-10-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Computers and Calculators
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- personal digital assistant
1, record 4, English, personal%20digital%20assistant
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- PDA 2, record 4, English, PDA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- personal data assistant 3, record 4, English, personal%20data%20assistant
correct
- PDA 3, record 4, English, PDA
correct
- PDA 3, record 4, English, PDA
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A handheld computer that can be connected to desktop computers to upload and download information. 4, record 4, English, - personal%20digital%20assistant
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
PDAs fell out of fashion when smartphones began offering the same or better computing capabilities. 5, record 4, English, - personal%20digital%20assistant
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Ordinateurs et calculateurs
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- assistant numérique personnel
1, record 4, French, assistant%20num%C3%A9rique%20personnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- ANP 2, record 4, French, ANP
correct, masculine noun
- PDA 3, record 4, French, PDA
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- assistant numérique 4, record 4, French, assistant%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, masculine noun
- PDA 5, record 4, French, PDA
correct, masculine noun
- PDA 5, record 4, French, PDA
- assistant personnel 6, record 4, French, assistant%20personnel
correct, masculine noun
- assistant électronique de poche 7, record 4, French, assistant%20%C3%A9lectronique%20de%20poche
correct, masculine noun
- ADP 8, record 4, French, ADP
correct, masculine noun
- ADP 8, record 4, French, ADP
- communicateur personnel 3, record 4, French, communicateur%20personnel
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ordinateur tenant dans la main, prévu pour la gestion de données personnelles et permettant le traitement de l'information en liaison avec un ordinateur principal, un téléphone mobile, etc. 7, record 4, French, - assistant%20num%C3%A9rique%20personnel
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les assistants numériques sont des produits qui se situent à mi-chemin entre l'organisateur électronique et le micro-ordinateur. 9, record 4, French, - assistant%20num%C3%A9rique%20personnel
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Certains assistants électroniques particulièrement compacts et munis d'un écran tactile sont spécialement destinés à la consultation de l'information. 7, record 4, French, - assistant%20num%C3%A9rique%20personnel
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
assistant électronique de poche; ADP : terme, abréviation et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 27 février 2003. 10, record 4, French, - assistant%20num%C3%A9rique%20personnel
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Computadoras y calculadoras
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- asistente personal digital
1, record 4, Spanish, asistente%20personal%20digital
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- PDA 1, record 4, Spanish, PDA
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Computador con tamaño aproximado de una mano el cual permite ejecutar gran cantidad de aplicaciones para uso personal. 1, record 4, Spanish, - asistente%20personal%20digital
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-03-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Remote Sensing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- photodiode array detector
1, record 5, English, photodiode%20array%20detector
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- PDA detector 2, record 5, English, PDA%20detector
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Each individual spectrometer is relatively simple and small, consisting of only a lens, slit, concave holographic grating, and photodiode array detector. 3, record 5, English, - photodiode%20array%20detector
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Télédétection
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- détecteur à réseau de photodiodes
1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20%C3%A0%20r%C3%A9seau%20de%20photodiodes
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- détecteur à RDP 2, record 5, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20%C3%A0%20RDP
proposal, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2017-03-22
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- photodiode array
1, record 6, English, photodiode%20array
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- PDA 2, record 6, English, PDA
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Photo-électricité et optique électronique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- réseau de photodiodes
1, record 6, French, r%C3%A9seau%20de%20photodiodes
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- RDP 2, record 6, French, RDP
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2017-01-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Air Transport
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Implementation of Parts Design Approval(PDA) System
1, record 7, English, Implementation%20of%20Parts%20Design%20Approval%28PDA%29%20System
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Airworthiness Notice (AN) published by Transport Canada. 1, record 7, English, - Implementation%20of%20Parts%20Design%20Approval%28PDA%29%20System
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Transport aérien
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Mise en œuvre du système d'approbation de conception de pièces (ACP)
1, record 7, French, Mise%20en%20%26oelig%3Buvre%20du%20syst%C3%A8me%20d%27approbation%20de%20conception%20de%20pi%C3%A8ces%20%28ACP%29
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Avis de navigabilité (AN) publié par Transports Canada. 1, record 7, French, - Mise%20en%20%26oelig%3Buvre%20du%20syst%C3%A8me%20d%27approbation%20de%20conception%20de%20pi%C3%A8ces%20%28ACP%29
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2016-11-09
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- potato dextrose agar
1, record 8, English, potato%20dextrose%20agar
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- PDA 1, record 8, English, PDA
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A growth medium. 2, record 8, English, - potato%20dextrose%20agar
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
potato dextrose agar; PDA : term and abbreviation extracted from the “Glossaire de l'agriculture” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 3, record 8, English, - potato%20dextrose%20agar
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- gélose dextrosée à la pomme de terre
1, record 8, French, g%C3%A9lose%20dextros%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20la%20pomme%20de%20terre
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Milieu de culture. 1, record 8, French, - g%C3%A9lose%20dextros%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20la%20pomme%20de%20terre
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2016-04-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Telephones
- Internet and Telematics
- Radiotelephony
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- smartphone
1, record 9, English, smartphone
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- smart phone 2, record 9, English, smart%20phone
correct
- smart telephone 2, record 9, English, smart%20telephone
correct
- multi-function cellular phone 3, record 9, English, multi%2Dfunction%20cellular%20phone
correct
- multi-function cell phone 4, record 9, English, multi%2Dfunction%20cell%20phone
correct
- intelligent telephone 5, record 9, English, intelligent%20telephone
- intelligent phone 6, record 9, English, intelligent%20phone
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A handheld device that integrates various cellphone and PDA [personal digital assistant] capabilities together. 7, record 9, English, - smartphone
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Multi-function cellular phones are often referred to as "smartphones" and have technical capabilities far exceeding those of a traditional cellular phone. In addition to the ability to make and receive telephone calls, applications such as e-mail, a calendar, and an Internet browser with mobile broadband access are common. 3, record 9, English, - smartphone
Record 9, Key term(s)
- multifunction cell phone
- multifunction cellular phone
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Téléphones
- Internet et télématique
- Radiotéléphonie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- téléphone intelligent
1, record 9, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20intelligent
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- ordiphone 2, record 9, French, ordiphone
correct, masculine noun
- téléphone cellulaire multifonctions 3, record 9, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20cellulaire%20multifonctions
correct, masculine noun
- téléphone multifonctions 4, record 9, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20multifonctions
correct, masculine noun
- téléphone cellulaire intelligent 5, record 9, French, t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20cellulaire%20intelligent
correct, masculine noun
- cellulaire intelligent 6, record 9, French, cellulaire%20intelligent
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Téléphone mobile qui intègre toutes les fonctions d'un ordinateur de poche (PDA [assistant numérique]). 7, record 9, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20intelligent
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les téléphones cellulaires multifonctions (ou téléphones intelligents) offrent des possibilités bien plus étendues que celles d'un téléphone cellulaire traditionnel. En plus de pouvoir effectuer et recevoir des appels, l'utilisateur peut correspondre par courriel, dispose d'un calendrier et peut naviguer sur Internet par connexion mobile à bande large. 3, record 9, French, - t%C3%A9l%C3%A9phone%20intelligent
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Teléfonos
- Internet y telemática
- Radiotelefonía
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- teléfono inteligente
1, record 9, Spanish, tel%C3%A9fono%20inteligente
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Teléfono móvil que tiene pantalla táctil, que ofrece la posibilidad de conectarse a internet, tiene memoria interna, gestiona cuentas de correo y otras características que lo convierte en un pequeño ordenador personal. 1, record 9, Spanish, - tel%C3%A9fono%20inteligente
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[El] teléfono móvil [...] integra, entre otras, las funciones de agenda electrónica, pantalla táctil, computadora de bolsillo y, hoy en día, conexión a internet y geolocalización. 1, record 9, Spanish, - tel%C3%A9fono%20inteligente
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
teléfono inteligente: La Fundación del Español Urgente recomienda traducir la palabra inglesa "smartphone" por "teléfono inteligente". 1, record 9, Spanish, - tel%C3%A9fono%20inteligente
Record 10 - internal organization data 2015-01-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Instruments
- Photoelectricity and Electron Optics
- Astronautics
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- photon detector assembly
1, record 10, English, photon%20detector%20assembly
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- PDA 1, record 10, English, PDA
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- photon detector 2, record 10, English, photon%20detector
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The assembly of the image intensifier, lens, camera tube and associated power suppliers is referred to as the photon detector assembly(PDA). 3, record 10, English, - photon%20detector%20assembly
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Instruments scientifiques
- Photo-électricité et optique électronique
- Astronautique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- détecteur de photons
1, record 10, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20photons
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- détecteur de photon 2, record 10, French, d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20photon
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le détecteur de photons le plus commun est le phototube. Il est constitué d’une cathode semi-cylindrique et d’une anode filiforme fixées dans une enveloppe transparente scellée sous vide. La surface concave de la cathode est recouverte d’une couche de matériel photoémetteur, tel un métal alcalin ou un oxyde métallique, qui émet des électrons lorsqu’il est irradié. Le tube photomultiplicateur est un autre type de détecteur de photon. 3, record 10, French, - d%C3%A9tecteur%20de%20photons
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2013-09-09
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Wireless and Mobile Communications
- Information Technology (Informatics)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- mobile computing device
1, record 11, English, mobile%20computing%20device
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A device that has] the ability to utilize computing functionality in a mobile environment without the need for physical connectivity to a network or fixed computer. 1, record 11, English, - mobile%20computing%20device
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Examples of a mobile computing device include a BlackBerry® device, smartphone or PDA [personnal digital assistant]. 1, record 11, English, - mobile%20computing%20device
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Communications sans fil et mobiles
- Technologie de l'information (Informatique)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- appareil informatique mobile
1, record 11, French, appareil%20informatique%20mobile
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2012-11-22
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Emergency Management
- Protection of Property
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- preliminary damage assessment
1, record 12, English, preliminary%20damage%20assessment
correct, standardized
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- PDA 1, record 12, English, PDA
correct, standardized
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A process used in emergency management to determine the impact and magnitude of damages caused by an incident and the needs of individuals, businesses, the public sector and the community as a whole. 1, record 12, English, - preliminary%20damage%20assessment
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Local damages are assessed first-hand by a recovery assessment team and the results are examined by the appropriate level of government to determine the level of financial assistance required. 1, record 12, English, - preliminary%20damage%20assessment
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
preliminary damage assessment; PDA : term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 2, record 12, English, - preliminary%20damage%20assessment
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des urgences
- Sécurité des biens
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- évaluation préliminaire des dommages
1, record 12, French, %C3%A9valuation%20pr%C3%A9liminaire%20des%20dommages
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- EPD 1, record 12, French, EPD
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus utilisé en gestion des urgences qui sert à déterminer les répercussions et l'ampleur des dommages causés par un incident ainsi que les besoins des particuliers, des entreprises, du secteur public et de la collectivité dans son ensemble. 1, record 12, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20pr%C3%A9liminaire%20des%20dommages
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une équipe d'évaluation examine de première main les dommages locaux et lesrésultats sont passés en revue par l'ordre de gouvernement approprié aux fins d'attribution de l'aide financière. 1, record 12, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20pr%C3%A9liminaire%20des%20dommages
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
évaluation préliminaire des dommages; EPD : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 2, record 12, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20pr%C3%A9liminaire%20des%20dommages
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2012-05-28
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Infantry
- Telecommunications
- Modernization of Military Equipment
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- wireless soldier
1, record 13, English, wireless%20soldier
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The... wireless soldier is expected to be equipped with a body area network consisting of a number of wireless products communicating with each other :PDA [personal digital assistant]/mobile phone, helmet/visor with head display, watch, weapon, supplies, cartridges, sensors on body or garment. All these systems can gather data, exchange data with each other and can give the soldier the essential info via his PDA, earplug, display, watch, etc. The wireless soldier is [connected] via phone and PDA... to the centric warfare system, his commander, the distributed sensor network on the battlefield and his fellow soldiers. 2, record 13, English, - wireless%20soldier
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Infanterie
- Télécommunications
- Modernisation du matériel militaire
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- soldat sans fil
1, record 13, French, soldat%20sans%20fil
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2012-01-03
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Vessels (Medicine)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- patent ductus arteriosus
1, record 14, English, patent%20ductus%20arteriosus
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
- PDA 1, record 14, English, PDA
correct
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Abnormal persistence of an open lumen in the ductus arteriosus after birth, the direction of flow being from the aorta to the pulmonary artery, resulting in recirculation of arterial blood through the lungs. 1, record 14, English, - patent%20ductus%20arteriosus
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Vaisseaux (Médecine)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- persistance du canal artériel
1, record 14, French, persistance%20du%20canal%20art%C3%A9riel
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
- PCA 1, record 14, French, PCA
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Anomalie due à l'absence d'oblitération du canal artériel foetal entraînant un shunt entre l'aorte descendante et l'artère pulmonaire gauche. 2, record 14, French, - persistance%20du%20canal%20art%C3%A9riel
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2011-09-12
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
- Bioengineering
- Blood
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- particle distribution analyzer
1, record 15, English, particle%20distribution%20analyzer
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
- PDA 1, record 15, English, PDA
correct
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company’s catalogue. 1, record 15, English, - particle%20distribution%20analyzer
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
- Technique biologique
- Sang
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- analyseur de distribution de particules
1, record 15, French, analyseur%20de%20distribution%20de%20particules
masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 15, French, - analyseur%20de%20distribution%20de%20particules
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2008-01-09
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Circuits and Circuit Breakers
- Guns (Land Forces)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- power distribution assembly
1, record 16, English, power%20distribution%20assembly
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
- PDA 1, record 16, English, PDA
correct
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The power distribution assembly(PDA) is located in front of the gunner... It contains three circuit breakers, which distribute power throughout the turret. 1, record 16, English, - power%20distribution%20assembly
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Circuits électriques et coupe-circuits
- Canons (Forces terrestres)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- module de distribution de l'alimentation
1, record 16, French, module%20de%20distribution%20de%20l%27alimentation
masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
- MDA 1, record 16, French, MDA
masculine noun
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2006-04-05
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- IT Security
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- evil twin attack
1, record 17, English, evil%20twin%20attack
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- access point phishing 1, record 17, English, access%20point%20phishing
correct
- AP phishing 1, record 17, English, AP%20phishing
correct
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... access point(AP) phishing is a technique whereby an attacker tricks victims into connecting to a laptop or PDA [personal digital assistant] by posing as a legitimate hotspot. Once the user is connected, the user is coerced into downloading a series of custom written Trojans and viruses. 1, record 17, English, - evil%20twin%20attack
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Sécurité des TI
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- hameçonnage au point d'accès
1, record 17, French, hame%C3%A7onnage%20au%20point%20d%27acc%C3%A8s
proposal, masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 2004-07-30
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Computer Hardware
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- mobile product
1, record 18, English, mobile%20product
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A product derived from the mobile computing technology, such as a cell phone, a personal digital assistant(PDA), a digital still camera, an integrated circuit recorder, a laptop, an MP3 player, etc. 2, record 18, English, - mobile%20product
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Matériel informatique
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- produit de l'informatique mobile
1, record 18, French, produit%20de%20l%27informatique%20mobile
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
- produit de l'informatique portable 2, record 18, French, produit%20de%20l%27informatique%20portable
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit, tel qu'un téléphone cellulaire, un ordinateur portable ou un assistant numérique, issu de la technologie informatique sans fil. 2, record 18, French, - produit%20de%20l%27informatique%20mobile
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 2003-07-08
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Training of Personnel
- Internet and Telematics
- Education Theory and Methods
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- electronic schoolbag
1, record 19, English, electronic%20schoolbag
correct
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An electronic device for storing learning resources, which could be accessed by students at all times. 2, record 19, English, - electronic%20schoolbag
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 CONT
As replacement for traditional textbooks, "electronic schoolbags" could reduce the weight of schoolbags and expand the repository of learning resources. An "electronic schoolbag" system consists of hardware such as Personal Digital Assistant(PDA) or notebook computer together with a wireless connection to the Local Area Network(LAN) of the school and the Internet. 2, record 19, English, - electronic%20schoolbag
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 2 CONT
goReader is like an electronic schoolbag. It’s a device that stores and gives you access to your textbooks in electronic format. It weighs around 5 pounds (approximately 2 kg), and can hold around 150 textbooks, including study guides, supplementary information, etc. 3, record 19, English, - electronic%20schoolbag
Record 19, Key term(s)
- electronic schoolbag system
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
- Internet et télématique
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- cartable électronique
1, record 19, French, cartable%20%C3%A9lectronique
correct, masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble de services et de contenus éducatifs placés sur une plate-forme accessible pour l'élève depuis l'école, de chez lui ou d'un point d'accès public par le biais d'une liaison Internet à haut-débit. 2, record 19, French, - cartable%20%C3%A9lectronique
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1998-08-17
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Employment Benefits
- Military Administration
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- post differential allowance
1, record 20, English, post%20differential%20allowance
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
- PDA 2, record 20, English, PDA
correct
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An allowance payable in recognition of undesirable conditions existing at certain posts. 3, record 20, English, - post%20differential%20allowance
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
PDA : abbreviation found in a DND text. 2, record 20, English, - post%20differential%20allowance
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Avantages sociaux
- Administration militaire
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- prime différentielle de poste
1, record 20, French, prime%20diff%C3%A9rentielle%20de%20poste
correct, feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
- PDP 1, record 20, French, PDP
correct, feminine noun
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Prime accordée à titre de compensation des conditions désagréables qui peuvent exister dans certaines missions. 2, record 20, French, - prime%20diff%C3%A9rentielle%20de%20poste
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Tiré des Règlements sur le service militaire à l'étranger. 2, record 20, French, - prime%20diff%C3%A9rentielle%20de%20poste
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 2 OBS
PDP : abréviation tirée d'un texte du ministère de la Défense nationale. 2, record 20, French, - prime%20diff%C3%A9rentielle%20de%20poste
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1996-08-14
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Group Dynamics
- Clinical Psychology
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- guided mastery therapy
1, record 21, English, guided%20mastery%20therapy
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A form of behavioural treatment used by Hoffart(1995) to treat PDA [panic disorder with agoraphobia] in which individuals are taught to use in vivo exposure and to behave less defensively in feared situations. 1, record 21, English, - guided%20mastery%20therapy
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Patients suffering from panic disorder with moderate or severe agoraphobia were randomly assigned to receive either cognitive therapy or guided mastery therapy in a 6-week inpatient group program ... A comparison of cognitive and guided mastery therapy of agoraphobia [Source: PASCAL database]. 2, record 21, English, - guided%20mastery%20therapy
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Dynamique des groupes
- Psychologie clinique
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- thérapie de maîtrise dirigée
1, record 21, French, th%C3%A9rapie%20de%20ma%C3%AEtrise%20dirig%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes connexes : programme de self-management, management comportemental. 1, record 21, French, - th%C3%A9rapie%20de%20ma%C3%AEtrise%20dirig%C3%A9e
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1995-02-01
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- Parenteral Drug Association
1, record 22, English, Parenteral%20Drug%20Association
correct, United States
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
- PDA 2, record 22, English, PDA
correct, United States
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- Parenteral Drug Association
1, record 22, French, Parenteral%20Drug%20Association
correct, United States
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
- PDA 2, record 22, French, PDA
correct, United States
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1994-12-13
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Computers and Calculators
- Applications of Automation
- Telecommunications Facilities
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- Product Design Assurance
1, record 23, English, Product%20Design%20Assurance
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
- PDA 1, record 23, English, PDA
correct
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Ordinateurs et calculateurs
- Automatisation et applications
- Installations de télécommunications
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- PDA
1, record 23, French, PDA
correct
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Acronyme spécifique à RADARSAT accepté par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie spatiale. 2, record 23, French, - PDA
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1993-12-01
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Security
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- Pat Delbridge Associates 1, record 24, English, Pat%20Delbridge%20Associates
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Sécurité
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- Pat Delbridge Associates 1, record 24, French, Pat%20Delbridge%20Associates
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Utilisé dans un procès-verbal du Comité de minimalisation des déchets dangereux 1, record 24, French, - Pat%20Delbridge%20Associates
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
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