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TARGET COST [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-07-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Investment
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- value averaging
1, record 1, English, value%20averaging
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- VA 2, record 1, English, VA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- dollar value averaging 3, record 1, English, dollar%20value%20averaging
correct
- DVA 3, record 1, English, DVA
correct
- DVA 3, record 1, English, DVA
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Value averaging is an investing strategy that works like dollar cost averaging(DCA) in terms of steady monthly contributions, but differs in its approach to the amount of each monthly contribution. In value averaging, the investor sets a target growth rate or amount on his or her asset base or portfolio each month, and then adjusts the next month's contribution according to the relative gain or shortfall made on the original asset base. 4, record 1, English, - value%20averaging
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Investissements et placements
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- méthode de la valeur moyenne
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20la%20valeur%20moyenne
proposal, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- achats périodiques selon la croissance cible 2, record 1, French, achats%20p%C3%A9riodiques%20selon%20la%20croissance%20cible
proposal, masculine noun, plural
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-02-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Estimating (Construction)
- Government Contracts
- Law of Contracts (common law)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- target price
1, record 2, English, target%20price
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- target cost 1, record 2, English, target%20cost
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the... contractor is paid costs reasonably and properly incurred together with an agreed upon fixed fee as profit supplemented by an incentive fee which will be paid to the contractor on any savings achieved between a prescribed target cost and the actual cost as established by audit. 1, record 2, English, - target%20price
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Évaluation et estimation (Construction)
- Marchés publics
- Droit des contrats (common law)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- coût d'objectif
1, record 2, French, co%C3%BBt%20d%27objectif
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- prix visé 2, record 2, French, prix%20vis%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le maître d'œuvre s'engage sur un coût prévisionnel appelé coût d'objectif à partir du moment où il accepte que sa rémunération soit réduite si le coût constaté à la fin du projet s'écarte du coût prévisionnel au-delà d'une tolérance convenue. 3, record 2, French, - co%C3%BBt%20d%27objectif
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-05-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Market Prices
- Economic Planning
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- target cost
1, record 3, English, target%20cost
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The agreed estimated cost normally used as a basis for determining profit formula. 2, record 3, English, - target%20cost
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The target cost may not be the initial production cost, but instead the cost that is expected to be achieved during the mature production stage.... The target cost [is calculated] by subtracting the standard profit margin, warranty reserves, and any uncontrollable corporate allocations. If a bid includes non-recurring development costs, these are also subtracted. The target cost is allocated down to lower level assemblies of subsystems in a manner consistent with the structure of teams or individual designer responsibilities. 3, record 3, English, - target%20cost
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Prix (Commercialisation)
- Planification économique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- coût cible
1, record 3, French, co%C3%BBt%20cible
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- coût-cible 2, record 3, French, co%C3%BBt%2Dcible
correct, masculine noun
- coût objectif 1, record 3, French, co%C3%BBt%20objectif
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Coût estimatif convenu permettant de fixer un prix rentable. 3, record 3, French, - co%C3%BBt%20cible
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le coût cible est imposé à la fois par le marché et par la stratégie de l'entreprise. En effet, il est la différence entre le prix que les clients accepteront de payer pour le produit et la marge que l'entreprise désire réaliser (coût-cible = prix cible - profit cible). Pour atteindre le coût cible, on utilise l'analyse de la valeur et l'amélioration continue. 4, record 3, French, - co%C3%BBt%20cible
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-01-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Animal Husbandry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- growing calf
1, record 4, English, growing%20calf
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The cow should be in good body condition(BCS 6. 0) at calving which will result in a thrifty calf, and will increase the level of colostrum produced. This will improve general thrift of the calf throughout its early life. The growing calf should receive adequate nutrition to maintain a body condition of 5. 0-6. 0, which will result in an adequate weaning weight, but which will not result in an overly-fat heifer. Fat heifers have reduced milk production later in life and this condition should be avoided. While creep feeding is rarely ever recommended due to high cost and minimal returns, it is still done in some situations. This practice may result in excessively fat heifers and should be discouraged. The heifer needs to weigh at leat 450 lbs at 8 months to continue through the cycle and meet the target weights without needing a high level of nutrition. 1, record 4, English, - growing%20calf
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Élevage des animaux
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- veau en croissance
1, record 4, French, veau%20en%20croissance
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 2010-05-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Pricing Theory
- Market Prices
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- pricing method
1, record 5, English, pricing%20method
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The method by which the contract price is determined,(e. g. fixed, lot, cost plus, target, etc.). 2, record 5, English, - pricing%20method
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Recognize the different behaviors of product cost and separate those costs which are directly identifiable with the product from those costs which ... provide a capacity framework irrespective of volume. 3, record 5, English, - pricing%20method
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Théorie des prix
- Prix (Commercialisation)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- méthode de fixation des prix
1, record 5, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20fixation%20des%20prix
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- méthode d'établissement des prix 2, record 5, French, m%C3%A9thode%20d%27%C3%A9tablissement%20des%20prix
correct, feminine noun
- méthode de détermination des prix 1, record 5, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20d%C3%A9termination%20des%20prix
correct, feminine noun
- méthode de cotation de prix 3, record 5, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20cotation%20de%20prix
feminine noun
- méthode de cotation 3, record 5, French, m%C3%A9thode%20de%20cotation
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode par laquelle le prix du marché est déterminé (par exemple lots fixes, coût majoré, cible, etc.). 4, record 5, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20de%20fixation%20des%20prix
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'uniformisation des prix de vente est également favorisée par l'emploi de méthodes de cotation de prix simples, claires, uniformes et largement diffusées. 3, record 5, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20de%20fixation%20des%20prix
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-02-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Estimating (Construction)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- cost plan
1, record 6, English, cost%20plan
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An elemental breakdown of the estimated cost of a building, in which the cost of each element of structure and finish is estimated and each of these estimates is then used as a target cost which is not to be exceeded. The design of the building may well have to be tailored to these targets. The process is a control mechanism to ensure that the total building cost is contained within the estimate. 1, record 6, English, - cost%20plan
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Évaluation et estimation (Construction)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- programme prix
1, record 6, French, programme%20prix
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le programme arrêté par le maître d'ouvrage est quadruple : au programme administratif et au programme technique s'ajoutent le programme délai et le programme prix [...] Quant au programme prix, il convient de savoir que le coût de l'implantation d'un agent s'établit entre 15.000 et 20.000 F. (base : janvier 1968) Ce dernier chiffre ne devrait pas être dépassé si l'on exclut le prix du terrain, des voies et réseaux divers et des équipements très élastiques tels que restaurant et parc de stationnement. 1, record 6, French, - programme%20prix
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2008-05-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- satellite transfer vehicle
1, record 7, English, satellite%20transfer%20vehicle
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- STV 2, record 7, English, STV
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Satellite Transfer Vehicle (STV), which provides an economical and adaptable longboat for space satellites, is discussed. Market factors affecting satellite delivery and Space Shuttle upper-stage design are discussed, taking into account how the STV may fit into the Shuttle or the Ariane upper stage. The development and technical configuration, and commercial potential of the STV are examined. For the Space Station, the STV can satisfy early missions requirements defined for the NASA Orbital Transfer Vehicle. 3, record 7, English, - satellite%20transfer%20vehicle
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Surrey Small Satellite Transfer Vehicle(S3TV) should be capable of transferring a number of nano-or picosatellites from the launch vehicle injection orbit to a target orbit and providing phased deployment into a constellation. The resulting economy of scale could provide an opportunity for regular and lower cost launches. Simplifying the interfaces with the launch provider and depending less on the launch provider for specific interfaces to numerous small payloads can streamline the launch campaign and reduce scheduling and technical risks. 4, record 7, English, - satellite%20transfer%20vehicle
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- véhicule de transfert pour satellites
1, record 7, French, v%C3%A9hicule%20de%20transfert%20pour%20satellites
proposal, masculine 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 2006-10-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Types of Aircraft
- Military Training
- Target Acquisition
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- remotely piloted aerial target
1, record 8, English, remotely%20piloted%20aerial%20target
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An airborne target which is guided from a distance. 2, record 8, English, - remotely%20piloted%20aerial%20target
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Snipe Mk15 is a reliable and realistic low cost remotely piloted aerial target designed for air defence simulation on land and at sea, and as a target operator training aircraft. 3, record 8, English, - remotely%20piloted%20aerial%20target
Record 8, Key term(s)
- remotely-piloted aerial target
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Types d'aéronefs
- Instruction du personnel militaire
- Acquisition d'objectif
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- cible aérienne téléguidée
1, record 8, French, cible%20a%C3%A9rienne%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9guid%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cible volante guidée à distance. 1, record 8, French, - cible%20a%C3%A9rienne%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9guid%C3%A9e
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cible aérienne téléguidée : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 8, French, - cible%20a%C3%A9rienne%20t%C3%A9l%C3%A9guid%C3%A9e
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-07-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- hard material
1, record 9, English, hard%20material
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Extremely fine nanoceramics which are uniform composites much smoother than the clay that potters bake may be the answer to long-standing problems in engine construction and design. They may also be used in false teeth, industrial drills, laser printers, and aircraft bodies. In short, anything that requires a super hard material that is resistant to heat and can be produced at low cost, would be a target for ceramics applications. 2, record 9, English, - hard%20material
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- matériau dur
1, record 9, French, mat%C3%A9riau%20dur
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La société ASCO Industries (secteur aéronautique) a acquis une renommée mondiale dans la technologie des systèmes incorporant des matériaux durs. 1, record 9, French, - mat%C3%A9riau%20dur
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1992-11-24
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Federal Administration
- Real Estate
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- operating cost target
1, record 10, English, operating%20cost%20target
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Administration fédérale
- Immobilier
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- coût de fonctionnement visé
1, record 10, French, co%C3%BBt%20de%20fonctionnement%20vis%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme tiré du Manuel du Conseil du Trésor, Gestion des biens immobiliers 2, record 10, French, - co%C3%BBt%20de%20fonctionnement%20vis%C3%A9
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1990-12-13
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Law of Contracts (common law)
- Trade
- Government Contracts
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- target incentive
1, record 11, English, target%20incentive
correct, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A contract where a bonus is paid on the basis of agreed sharing of savings relative to the target cost. May also provide for reduction in profits where target cost is exceeded. 1, record 11, English, - target%20incentive
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Standardized by the CGSB. 2, record 11, English, - target%20incentive
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Droit des contrats (common law)
- Commerce
- Marchés publics
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- stimulant indicatif
1, record 11, French, stimulant%20indicatif
masculine noun, standardized
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Contrat qui prévoit le versement d'une prime fondée sur la répartition convenue des économies réalisées par rapport au coût indicatif. Une diminution des bénéfices peut également être prévue lorsque le coût réel est supérieur au coût indicatif. 1, record 11, French, - stimulant%20indicatif
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Normalisé par l'ONGC. 2, record 11, French, - stimulant%20indicatif
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1990-03-02
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Government Contracts
- Property Law (civil law)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- target-price contract
1, record 12, English, target%2Dprice%20contract
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- target incentive contract 2, record 12, English, target%20incentive%20contract
see observation
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The target-price contract specifies an agreed target price; the contractor is entitled to retain a percentage of any savings if he achieves a lower ultimate cost. 1, record 12, English, - target%2Dprice%20contract
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
for "target incentive contract" :target incentive :(contract). A contract where a bonus is paid on the basis of agreed sharing of savings relative to the target cost. May also provide for reduction in profits where target cost is exceeded. 3, record 12, English, - target%2Dprice%20contract
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Marchés publics
- Droit des biens et de la propriété (droit civil)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- contrat à prix maximum garanti
1, record 12, French, contrat%20%C3%A0%20prix%20maximum%20garanti
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- contrat prix maximum garanti 2, record 12, French, contrat%20prix%20maximum%20garanti
masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le contrat à prix maximum garanti (...) est une combinaison du contrat à forfait (...) et du contrat avec responsabilité de réalisation. (...) la firme (...) endosse partiellement la responsabilité du prix final en participant aux économies ou aux pertes réalisées par rapport au budget fixé dans le contrat. Cette forme de contrat a connu une certaine vogue en Europe et spécialement en France. 1, record 12, French, - contrat%20%C3%A0%20prix%20maximum%20garanti
Record 12, Key term(s)
- marché à prix maximum garanti
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1982-01-07
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- passive target
1, record 13, English, passive%20target
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- non-cooperating target 1, record 13, English, non%2Dcooperating%20target
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Primary radar is(...) the original form of radio-detection, in which a beam of microwave energy illuminates a passive or "non-cooperating" target and the reflected pulse or echo is processed to display its bearing and distance from the transmitter(three-dimensional or height-finder radars will also display its altitude, although these are, so far, restricted to military surveillance applications, essentially for reasons of cost, plus the fact that there are alternative means of determining the altitude of aircraft, other than hostile intruders). 1, record 13, English, - passive%20target
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- cible passive 1, record 13, French, cible%20passive
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le radar primaire, c'est (...) la forme originale de la détection électromagnétique: un faisceau de micro-ondes est envoyé sur une cible passive et le signal réfléchi par celle-ci est traité pour en déterminer et faire apparaître sur un écran le relèvement et distance par rapport à l'émetteur (les radars tridimensionnels indiquent en outre l'altitude de la cible mais, essentiellement pour des raisons de coût et parce qu'il est possible de déterminer l'altitude des aéronefs amis par d'autres moyens, leurs applications sont actuellement limitées à la surveillance militaire). 1, record 13, French, - cible%20passive
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1981-11-16
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- flyoff
1, record 14, English, flyoff
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Completion of the ALCM flyoff does not end development testing of the cruise missile, each unit of which is expected to cost $1 million, including development. Program officials have already scheduled 17 additional tests for the winner of the competition, to verify more completely the chosen missile's ability to attack a target with a nuclear warhead containing twenty times the destructive force of the Hiroshima blast. 1, record 14, English, - flyoff
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- essais comparatifs en vol
1, record 14, French, essais%20comparatifs%20en%20vol
plural
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La fin des essais comparatifs en vol ne signifie pas la fin des essais de mise au point. Les responsables du programme ont déjà prévu que le missile qui serait choisi subira une série de dix-sept tirs supplémentaires destinés à vérifier de manière plus approfondie son aptitude à attaquer un objectif avec une charge nucléaire d'une puissance vingt fois supérieure à celle de la bombe d'Hiroshima. 1, record 14, French, - essais%20comparatifs%20en%20vol
Record 14, Key term(s)
- essai comparatif en vol
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1981-01-21
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Economics
- Pricing Theory
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- optimal efficiency
1, record 15, English, optimal%20efficiency
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) requiring P=MC [Price=Marginal Cost] is the ideal target for optimal efficiency. 1, record 15, English, - optimal%20efficiency
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Économie de l'entreprise
- Théorie des prix
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- optimum de bien-être 1, record 15, French, optimum%20de%20bien%2D%C3%AAtre
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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