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RESIDENT REPRESENTATIVE [17 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-06-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Diplomacy
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ambassador
1, record 1, English, ambassador
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A diplomat of the highest rank appointed and accredited as the resident representative of a monarch or state in a foreign court or state. 1, record 1, English, - ambassador
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Diplomatie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ambassadeur
1, record 1, French, ambassadeur
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ambassadrice 1, record 1, French, ambassadrice
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Représentant permanent d'un État auprès d'un État étranger, le plus élevé dans la hiérarchie diplomatique. 1, record 1, French, - ambassadeur
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Diplomacia
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- embajador
1, record 1, Spanish, embajador
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- embajadora 2, record 1, Spanish, embajadora
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-01-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Execution of Work (Construction)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- owner’s representative
1, record 2, English, owner%26rsquo%3Bs%20representative
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- project representative 2, record 2, English, project%20representative
correct
- field representative 2, record 2, English, field%20representative
correct
- clerk of the works 1, record 2, English, clerk%20of%20the%20works
correct, see observation
- clerk of works 3, record 2, English, clerk%20of%20works
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The representative on the building site of the client. He usually works under the instructions of the architect or engineer (who also works for the client). He is responsible for ensuring that the work done is of the quantity and quality specified in the contract.... 4, record 2, English, - owner%26rsquo%3Bs%20representative
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
During construction, all work should be inspected. For the purpose, the owner, often through the architect and consultants, engages inspectors. The field inspectors may be placed under the control of an owner's representative, who may be titled clerk of the works, architect's superintendent, engineer's superintendent, or resident engineer. The inspectors have the responsibility of ensuring that construction meets the requirements of the contract documents and is performed under safe conditions. 1, record 2, English, - owner%26rsquo%3Bs%20representative
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In North American English, the "client" is called "owner of the project". 5, record 2, English, - owner%26rsquo%3Bs%20representative
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Exécution des travaux de construction
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- délégué du maître d'ouvrage
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9%20du%20ma%C3%AEtre%20d%27ouvrage
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- commis de chantier 2, record 2, French, commis%20de%20chantier
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne physique ou morale à qui le maître d'ouvrage confie la supervision de la réalisation par le maître d'œuvre. 1, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9%20du%20ma%C3%AEtre%20d%27ouvrage
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le délégué du maître d'ouvrage agit d'ordre et pour le compte du maître d'ouvrage. 1, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9l%C3%A9gu%C3%A9%20du%20ma%C3%AEtre%20d%27ouvrage
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2005-08-04
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Library Science (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Drill Core Library Online
1, record 3, English, Drill%20Core%20Library%20Online
correct, Ontario
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- DCLO 1, record 3, English, DCLO
correct, Ontario
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Drill Core Library Online(DCLO) web application(2003) provides access to an inventory of representative diamond drill and other core types maintained by the Resident Geologist Program(RGP) network of offices and stored in the Province of Ontario. 1, record 3, English, - Drill%20Core%20Library%20Online
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Bibliothéconomie (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Géothèque en ligne
1, record 3, French, G%C3%A9oth%C3%A8que%20en%20ligne
correct, feminine noun, Ontario
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La base de données Géothèque en ligne (2003) est un inventaire de carottes de sondage au diamant et d'autres types de carottes conservées par le personnel du réseau de bureaux du Programme des géologues résidents (PGR) et entreposées dans la province de l'Ontario. 1, record 3, French, - G%C3%A9oth%C3%A8que%20en%20ligne
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-01-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Trade
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- resident buyer
1, record 4, English, resident%20buyer
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An export buying agent is a representative of the foreign buyer or importer who is located in the country of export. The agent offers services in response to the buyer's request, such as identifying potential sellers and negotiating prices. He or she may also review samples and inspect the goods prior to export. The agent is typically compensated by a commission. This is similar to a resident buyer; however, the resident buyer is an employee of the foreign buyer. 1, record 4, English, - resident%20buyer
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Commerce
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- acheteur à la commission
1, record 4, French, acheteur%20%C3%A0%20la%20commission
proposal, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-10-25
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Engineering
- Execution of Work (Construction)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- resident engineer
1, record 5, English, resident%20engineer
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The resident engineer is the owner's representative on the job although, particularly on Federal projects, his authority to make decisions may be severely limited. As a general rule, he does sign all correspondence addressed to the contractor even though the letters, other than routine, may be prepared in detail at a higher office. 1, record 5, English, - resident%20engineer
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Ingénierie
- Exécution des travaux de construction
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- ingénieur résident
1, record 5, French, ing%C3%A9nieur%20r%C3%A9sident
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Barème des honoraires de l'Association des ingénieurs-conseils du Québec parle, à l'article 2.2.5.3, de chantiers avec résident et de chantiers sans résident. 1, record 5, French, - ing%C3%A9nieur%20r%C3%A9sident
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-04-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- resident
1, record 6, English, resident
correct, adjective
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
a resident Canadian; a resident representative 1, record 6, English, - resident
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- résidant
1, record 6, French, r%C3%A9sidant
correct, adjective
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qualifie une personne ou une entité établie dans une juridiction donnée ou y vivant habituellement. 2, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9sidant
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
une personne à charge non résidante. 2, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9sidant
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La graphie «résident» s'applique au substantif. 2, record 6, French, - r%C3%A9sidant
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Position Titles
- International Relations
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Special Co-ordinator for Emergency Relief Operations in Somalia 1, record 7, English, Special%20Co%2Dordinator%20for%20Emergency%20Relief%20Operations%20in%20Somalia
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
UNDP [United Nations Development Programme] Resident Representative. 1, record 7, English, - Special%20Co%2Dordinator%20for%20Emergency%20Relief%20Operations%20in%20Somalia
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de postes
- Relations internationales
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Coordonnateur spécial des Nations Unies pour les secours d'urgence en Somalie
1, record 7, French, Coordonnateur%20sp%C3%A9cial%20des%20Nations%20Unies%20pour%20les%20secours%20d%27urgence%20en%20Somalie
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Coordonnatrice spéciale des Nations Unies pour les secours d'urgence en Somalie
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Denominación de puestos
- Relaciones internacionales
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- Coordinador especial de las operaciones de socorro de emergencia en Somalia
1, record 7, Spanish, Coordinador%20especial%20de%20las%20operaciones%20de%20socorro%20de%20emergencia%20en%20Somalia
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Position Titles
- Management Operations (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Principal Project Resident Representative 1, record 8, English, Principal%20Project%20Resident%20Representative
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
UNDP [United Nations Development Programme]. 1, record 8, English, - Principal%20Project%20Resident%20Representative
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de postes
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Représentant résident principal du projet
1, record 8, French, Repr%C3%A9sentant%20r%C3%A9sident%20principal%20du%20projet
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Denominación de puestos
- Operaciones de la gestión (Generalidades)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- Representante principal del proyecto
1, record 8, Spanish, Representante%20principal%20del%20proyecto
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- International Relations
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Resident Representative for the Eastern Caribbean 1, record 9, English, Resident%20Representative%20for%20the%20Eastern%20Caribbean
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source: UNDP [United Nations Development Programme]. Also serves as Resident Coordinator of the Operational Activities of the UN [United Nations] system for the Territory. 1, record 9, English, - Resident%20Representative%20for%20the%20Eastern%20Caribbean
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Relations internationales
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Représentant résident pour les Caraïbes orientales
1, record 9, French, Repr%C3%A9sentant%20r%C3%A9sident%20pour%20les%20Cara%C3%AFbes%20orientales
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Puestos gubernamentales
- Relaciones internacionales
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- Representante Residente para el Caribe Oriental
1, record 9, Spanish, Representante%20Residente%20para%20el%20Caribe%20Oriental
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Acting Resident Representative 1, record 10, English, Acting%20Resident%20Representative
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source: UNDP [United Nations Development Programme]. 1, record 10, English, - Acting%20Resident%20Representative
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Représentant résident par intérim
1, record 10, French, Repr%C3%A9sentant%20r%C3%A9sident%20par%20int%C3%A9rim
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Puestos gubernamentales
- Cooperación y desarrollo económicos
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- Representante Residente interino
1, record 10, Spanish, Representante%20Residente%20interino
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1997-10-21
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Forms
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Declaration of Resident Canadian Agent or Representative
1, record 11, English, Declaration%20of%20Resident%20Canadian%20Agent%20or%20Representative
correct, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Form II, AAFC1194, May 1996. 1, record 11, English, - Declaration%20of%20Resident%20Canadian%20Agent%20or%20Representative
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Titres de formulaires administratifs
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Déclaration d'un agent ou représentant canadien en résidence
1, record 11, French, D%C3%A9claration%20d%27un%20agent%20ou%20repr%C3%A9sentant%20canadien%20en%20r%C3%A9sidence
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Agence canadienne d'inspection des aliments, Formule II, AAC1194, Mai 1996. 1, record 11, French, - D%C3%A9claration%20d%27un%20agent%20ou%20repr%C3%A9sentant%20canadien%20en%20r%C3%A9sidence
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1997-02-24
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Resident Representative
1, record 12, English, Resident%20Representative
correct, international
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- RR 2, record 12, English, RR
correct, international
- Res Rep 2, record 12, English, Res%20Rep
correct, international
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Représentant résident
1, record 12, French, Repr%C3%A9sentant%20r%C3%A9sident
correct, international
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- RR 2, record 12, French, RR
correct, international
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Programme des Nations Unies pour le développement. 3, record 12, French, - Repr%C3%A9sentant%20r%C3%A9sident
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- Representante Residente
1, record 12, Spanish, Representante%20Residente
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1992-09-30
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Assistant Resident Representative
1, record 13, English, Assistant%20Resident%20Representative
correct, international
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
United Nations. 2, record 13, English, - Assistant%20Resident%20Representative
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Représentant résident assistant
1, record 13, French, Repr%C3%A9sentant%20r%C3%A9sident%20assistant
correct, international
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nations Unies. 2, record 13, French, - Repr%C3%A9sentant%20r%C3%A9sident%20assistant
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1992-07-17
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Office of the Resident Representative
1, record 14, English, Office%20of%20the%20Resident%20Representative
correct, international
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Bureau du Représentant résident
1, record 14, French, Bureau%20du%20Repr%C3%A9sentant%20r%C3%A9sident
correct, international
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nations Unies. 2, record 14, French, - Bureau%20du%20Repr%C3%A9sentant%20r%C3%A9sident
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1992-06-17
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Position Titles
- Corporate Management (General)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- Assistant Resident Representative-Administration
1, record 15, English, Assistant%20Resident%20Representative%2DAdministration
correct, international
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
- ARR(A) 1, record 15, English, ARR%28A%29
correct, international
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
United Nations Development Programme. 2, record 15, English, - Assistant%20Resident%20Representative%2DAdministration
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Titres de postes
- Gestion de l'entreprise (Généralités)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- Représentant résident assistant (administration)
1, record 15, French, Repr%C3%A9sentant%20r%C3%A9sident%20assistant%20%28administration%29
correct, international
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
- RRASSA 1, record 15, French, RRASSA
correct, international
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Programme des Nations Unies pour le développement. 2, record 15, French, - Repr%C3%A9sentant%20r%C3%A9sident%20assistant%20%28administration%29
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1992-06-17
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Position Titles
- Corporate Management (General)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- Deputy Resident Representative
1, record 16, English, Deputy%20Resident%20Representative
correct, international
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
- DRR 1, record 16, English, DRR
correct, international
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
United Nations Development Programme. 2, record 16, English, - Deputy%20Resident%20Representative
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Titres de postes
- Gestion de l'entreprise (Généralités)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- Représentant résident adjoint
1, record 16, French, Repr%C3%A9sentant%20r%C3%A9sident%20adjoint
correct, international
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
- RRADJ 1, record 16, French, RRADJ
correct, international
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Programme des Nations Unies pour le développement. 2, record 16, French, - Repr%C3%A9sentant%20r%C3%A9sident%20adjoint
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1992-06-17
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Position Titles
- Corporate Management (General)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- Assistant Resident Representative-Programme
1, record 17, English, Assistant%20Resident%20Representative%2DProgramme
correct, international
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
- ARR(P) 1, record 17, English, ARR%28P%29
correct, international
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
United Nations Development Programme. 2, record 17, English, - Assistant%20Resident%20Representative%2DProgramme
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Titres de postes
- Gestion de l'entreprise (Généralités)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- Représentant résident assistant (programme)
1, record 17, French, Repr%C3%A9sentant%20r%C3%A9sident%20assistant%20%28programme%29
correct, international
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
- RRASSP 1, record 17, French, RRASSP
correct, international
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Programme des Nations Unies pour le développement. 2, record 17, French, - Repr%C3%A9sentant%20r%C3%A9sident%20assistant%20%28programme%29
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
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