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QUESTION TECHNIQUE [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-10-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- back trajectory analysis
1, record 1, English, back%20trajectory%20analysis
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- backtrajectory analysis 2, record 1, English, backtrajectory%20analysis
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Trajectory analysis uses climate re-analysis products to track a parcel of air : typical applications would be to track a pollution plume or volcanic eruption plume. Back trajectory analysis is the inverse of this technique, and allows one to answer the question, "where did a parcel of air originate from, and where did it uptake its moisture?" 3, record 1, English, - back%20trajectory%20analysis
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Études et analyses environnementales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- analyse de rétrotrajectoire
1, record 1, French, analyse%20de%20r%C3%A9trotrajectoire
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une analyse de rétrotrajectoire, qui permet de définir le trajet parcouru par un polluant avant sa détection en un point précis, indique que le SO2 [dioxyde de soufre] proviendrait du parc industriel. 1, record 1, French, - analyse%20de%20r%C3%A9trotrajectoire
Record 1, Key term(s)
- analyse de rétro-trajectoire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-08-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Genetics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- screening
1, record 2, English, screening
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This technique can rapidly detect certain mutations associated with virus variants of concern, without specifically identifying the virus variant in question. 1, record 2, English, - screening
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Génétique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- criblage
1, record 2, French, criblage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette technique permet de détecter rapidement certaines mutations précises associées aux variants préoccupants d'un virus, sans identifier précisément le variant viral en cause. 1, record 2, French, - criblage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Procedimientos diagnósticos (Medicina)
- Microbiología y parasitología
- Genética
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- cribado
1, record 2, Spanish, cribado
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- cribaje 2, record 2, Spanish, cribaje
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cribado: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, indica que el Diccionario crítico de dudas inglés-español de medicina, de Fernando A. Navarro, recomienda evitar "screening" y el galicismo "despistaje" y emplear en su lugar "detección sistemática", "examen colectivo", "identificación sistemática" o "cribado", según el contexto [...] 3, record 2, Spanish, - cribado
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-10-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Tort Law (common law)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- chain of causation
1, record 3, English, chain%20of%20causation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] succession of events [that] links an act or legal cause with a result or damage. 2, record 3, English, - chain%20of%20causation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... it has been a long-standing judicial technique to isolate certain intervening forces which, in combination with the defendant's, default, precipitate or aggravate the plaintiff's injury. The question then arises whether the original wrongdoer is to be held for loss contributed to by the external force or whether, in the favoured legal vernacular, it "snapped the chain of causation". 3, record 3, English, - chain%20of%20causation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Droit des délits (common law)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- chaîne causale
1, record 3, French, cha%C3%AEne%20causale
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chaîne causale : terme normalisé par le Comité de normalisation, Promotion de l'accès à la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO). 2, record 3, French, - cha%C3%AEne%20causale
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-12-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Museums
- Restoration of Works of Art (Museums and Heritage)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- foundation research
1, record 4, English, foundation%20research
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Foundation research results in new knowledge and/or techniques that are required as building blocks for other types of research within CCI [Canadian Conservation Institute] their own, answer a conservation question. Foundation research at CCI normally involves either the study of materials(in order to understand the chemical and physical properties of heritage materials) or the development or refinement of scientific methods that are required for other research. Examples of our foundation research include a study of iron corrosion mechanisms, and the development of a technique to measure the degree of polymerization of cellulose in paper. 1, record 4, English, - foundation%20research
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Muséologie
- Restauration d'œuvres d'art (Muséologie et Patrimoine)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- recherche fondatrice
1, record 4, French, recherche%20fondatrice
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La recherche fondatrice donne lieu à de nouvelles connaissances et à de nouvelles techniques qui sont nécessaires comme fondements pour d'autres types de recherche au sein de l'ICC [Institut canadien de conservation], mais qui, à elles seules, ne répondent pas à une question de conservation. À l'ICC, la recherche fondatrice englobe normalement l'étude des matériaux (pour comprendre leurs propriétés chimiques et physiques) ou l'élaboration ou le perfectionnement des méthodes scientifiques qui interviennent dans d'autres types de recherche. L'étude des mécanismes de corrosion du fer et la mise au point d'une technique pour mesurer le degré de polymérisation de la cellulose dans le papier sont des exemples de recherche fondatrice. 1, record 4, French, - recherche%20fondatrice
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-10-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Personnel and Job Evaluation
- Education Theory and Methods
- Marketing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- APPLE technique 1, record 5, English, APPLE%20technique
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An effective facilitator does not just end at asking effective questions. Proper timing and accurate delivery are also important. For a good and effective facilitation, the APPLE technique might work best. APPLE is the acronym for asking the question, pausing to allow the participants to comprehend the question and think of an answer, picking a member to provide an answer, listening to the answer provided, and expounding or elaborating more on the answers given. More importantly, listen to the answers of the questions you asked. 2, record 5, English, - APPLE%20technique
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Évaluation du personnel et des emplois
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
- Commercialisation
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- technique DANSE
1, record 5, French, technique%20DANSE
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- technique PPCEE 2, record 5, French, technique%20PPCEE
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
technique DANSE : terme utilisé à Statistique Canada. DANSE : Demander, Arrêter, Nommer, Saisir, Évaluer. 1, record 5, French, - technique%20DANSE
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
technique PPCEE : technique d'interrogation du Centre de développement professionnel (CDP). PPCEE : poser, pause, choisir, écouter, évaluer. 2, record 5, French, - technique%20DANSE
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2012-01-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- International Ski Instructors Association
1, record 6, English, International%20Ski%20Instructors%20Association
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- ISIA 1, record 6, English, ISIA
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The International Ski Instructors Association, known better by the acronym ISIA, is the world body for professional ski instructors. The ISIA was formed in 1971 and there are currently 38 member nations representing the very best in ski instruction around the world. The ISIA promotes collaboration in respect of ski technique, methodology, didactics and the question of safety ensuring the highest standards of professional practice. 1, record 6, English, - International%20Ski%20Instructors%20Association
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Association internationale des moniteurs de ski
1, record 6, French, Association%20internationale%20des%20moniteurs%20de%20ski
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- ISIA 1, record 6, French, ISIA
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Association internationale des instructeurs de ski, [...] mieux connue sous son acronyme «ISIA», est l'organisme mondial des moniteurs de ski professionnels. Fondée en 1971, I'ISIA compte à l'heure actuelle 38 pays membres qui representent le «nec plus ultra» du monitorat de ski dans le monde entier. L'ISIA encourage la collaboration sur le plan des techniques de ski, de la methodologie, de la didactique et de la securité, en assurant ainsi les niveaux les plus élevés dans l'exercise de la profession. 1, record 6, French, - Association%20internationale%20des%20moniteurs%20de%20ski
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2011-01-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Group Dynamics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- timid person
1, record 7, English, timid%20person
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- timid member 2, record 7, English, timid%20member
correct
- shy member 3, record 7, English, shy%20member
correct
- shy individual 4, record 7, English, shy%20individual
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In a large group, usually only a few participate; shy or reticent individuals remain quiet. 4, record 7, English, - timid%20person
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A relay question can be used to get comments from everyone. This is a question you ask of everyone, one at a time. It's an effective technique to get everyone involved, and to help the timid person break the ice. 4, record 7, English, - timid%20person
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Shy members may not be able to express authentic support for good ideas or confront others in constructive disagreement. 3, record 7, English, - timid%20person
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Dynamique des groupes
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- timide
1, record 7, French, timide
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parfois, on assiste à de véritables révolutions. Brusquement les silencieux parlent; les timides prennent de l'assurance et ce sont les «chefs» [...] qui ne savent plus quoi dire; certains en éprouvent un tel choc qu'ils ne peuvent le supporter et qu'ils partent en claquant la porte [...] 2, record 7, French, - timide
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-05-17
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Management Operations (General)
- Organization Planning
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- ranking process
1, record 8, English, ranking%20process
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- prioritization process 2, record 8, English, prioritization%20process
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ranking process provides management with a technique to allocate its limited resources by making management concentrate on these question :"How much should we spend?" and "Where should we spend it"? 1, record 8, English, - ranking%20process
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
- Planification d'organisation
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- processus de hiérarchisation
1, record 8, French, processus%20de%20hi%C3%A9rarchisation
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le processus de hiérarchisation peut être en lui-même considéré comme une technique de répartition des crédits budgétaires car il amène tout gestionnaire à se poser deux questions centrales: Combine devrons-nous dépenser? et Où devrons-nous le dépenser? 2, record 8, French, - processus%20de%20hi%C3%A9rarchisation
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - external organization data 2004-03-12
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Mining Engineering
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- mine engineering technique 1, record 9, English, mine%20engineering%20technique
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In response to a question from the Members, Cameco stated that this is a proven mine engineering technique for addressing this type of problem. 1, record 9, English, - mine%20engineering%20technique
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Génie minier
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- technique d'ingénierie des mines
1, record 9, French, technique%20d%27ing%C3%A9nierie%20des%20mines
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En réponse à une question des commissaires, Cameco explique qu'il s'agit d'une technique d'ingénierie des mines éprouvée pour régler ce genre de problème. 1, record 9, French, - technique%20d%27ing%C3%A9nierie%20des%20mines
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2000-10-31
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- questioning techniques
1, record 10, English, questioning%20techniques
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology used by Citizenship and Immigration Canada and the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB). 2, record 10, English, - questioning%20techniques
Record 10, Key term(s)
- question technique
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- techniques d'interrogatoire
1, record 10, French, techniques%20d%27interrogatoire
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie employée par Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada et la Commission de l'immigration et du statut de réfugié (CISR). 2, record 10, French, - techniques%20d%27interrogatoire
Record 10, Key term(s)
- technique d'interrogatoire
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1999-09-03
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Seismic Prospecting
- Concrete Construction
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- active structural control
1, record 11, English, active%20structural%20control
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Another use for strain-sensitive concrete might be to detect earthquakes. A technique called active structural control uses sensors to detect the movement of a bridge or a building, and then responds(by moving a counterweight or a hydraulic area, for example) to minimize the effects. The earthquake sensors are either embedded within, or attached to, the structure in question. A building made of smart concrete, however, could act as its own earthquake sensor. 1, record 11, English, - active%20structural%20control
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Prospection sismique
- Bétonnage
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- contrôle structural actif
1, record 11, French, contr%C3%B4le%20structural%20actif
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir contrôle structural. 1, record 11, French, - contr%C3%B4le%20structural%20actif
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1995-04-20
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Calorimetry
- Thermoanalysis
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- thermovision
1, record 12, English, thermovision
correct, see observation
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Remote heat sensing techniques evolved from space technology developments related to weather satellites can be used to detect comparative heat energy losses from roofs, walls, windows, and so on. A method called thermography is defined as the conversion of a temperature pattern detected on a surface by contrast into an image called a thermogram... Thermovision is defined as the technique of utilizing the infrared radiation from a surface which varies with the surface temperatures, to produce a thermal picture or thermogram. A camera can scan the area in question and focus the radiation on a sensitive detector which in turn converts it to an electronic signal. 2, record 12, English, - thermovision
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Thermovision is reported as a registered trade name in the Trade Names Dictionary (CRNAM, 1982, volume 2, p.1060). 3, record 12, English, - thermovision
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Calorimétrie
- Thermo-analyse
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- thermovision
1, record 12, French, thermovision
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des techniques permettant de visualiser l'image thermique d'un objet. 2, record 12, French, - thermovision
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Calorimetría
- Termoanálisis
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- termovisión
1, record 12, Spanish, termovisi%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1986-03-10
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Merchandising Techniques
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- contests
1, record 13, English, contests
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sales promotion technique similar to sweepstakes, except that the consumer must demonstrate some skills in answering a question or performing a task. 1, record 13, English, - contests
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Techniques marchandes
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- concours
1, record 13, French, concours
correct, 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 1986-01-23
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Group Dynamics
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Phillips 66 technique
1, record 14, English, Phillips%2066%20technique
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- discussion 66 technique 2, record 14, English, discussion%2066%20technique
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... three people in the third row face three in the fourth, etc. This is known as the "Phillips 66" technique, with each group of six discussing a problem or question for six minutes, then reforming into the single big group for reports. 3, record 14, English, - Phillips%2066%20technique
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Dynamique des groupes
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- méthode de discussion en Phillips 66
1, record 14, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20discussion%20en%20Phillips%2066
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- méthode Phillips 66 2, record 14, French, m%C3%A9thode%20Phillips%2066
correct, feminine noun
- technique du Phillips 6 x 6 3, record 14, French, technique%20du%20Phillips%206%20x%206
correct, feminine noun
- discussion en Phillips 66 1, record 14, French, discussion%20en%20Phillips%2066
correct, feminine noun
- réunion de Phillips 6/6 4, record 14, French, r%C3%A9union%20de%20Phillips%206%2F6
correct, feminine noun
- Phillips 6 x 6 5, record 14, French, Phillips%206%20x%206
correct, masculine noun
- Phillips 66 6, record 14, French, Phillips%2066
correct, masculine noun
- 6/6 7, record 14, French, 6%2F6
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode inventée en 1948 par l'Américain Donald J. Phillips, pour faire participer un auditoire d'une centaine de personnes à une discussion. 1, record 14, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20de%20discussion%20en%20Phillips%2066
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La réunion de Phillips 6/6. Très utilisée avec des groupes moyens dans la méthode des cas, cette technique tire son nom de son auteur et de sa procédure: petits groupes de 6 personnes réfléchissant par quotas de 6 minutes sur des points successifs, sous l'orchestration d'un animateur. 4, record 14, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20de%20discussion%20en%20Phillips%2066
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Pour que tout le monde discute: le 6/6. [...] on demande à la salle de se mettre par groupes de 6, et pendant six minutes de discuter ensemble pour dégager une question qui sera posée à l'animateur. 7, record 14, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20de%20discussion%20en%20Phillips%2066
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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