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UNIVERSAL KEY [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-02-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- universal accessibility guideline
1, record 1, English, universal%20accessibility%20guideline
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The key to effective implementation of universal accessibility guidelines lies in designing sites to serve the widest possible audience and the broadest possible range of hardware and software platforms, from assistive devices to emerging technologies. 1, record 1, English, - universal%20accessibility%20guideline
Record 1, Key term(s)
- universal accessibility guidelines
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- principe d'accessibilité universelle
1, record 1, French, principe%20d%27accessibilit%C3%A9%20universelle
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La clé de la mise en œuvre efficace des principes d'accessibilité universelle repose sur la conception de sites accessibles au plus vaste auditoire possible et compatibles avec la gamme la plus vaste possible de plates-formes logicielles et matérielles, depuis les appareils et accessoires fonctionnels jusqu'aux technologies naissantes. 1, record 1, French, - principe%20d%27accessibilit%C3%A9%20universelle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-01-20
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- universal accessibility
1, record 2, English, universal%20accessibility
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The key to effective implementation of universal accessibility lies in designing sites to serve the widest possible audience and the broadest possible range of hardware and software platforms, from assistive devices to emerging technologies. 1, record 2, English, - universal%20accessibility
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- accessibilité universelle
1, record 2, French, accessibilit%C3%A9%20universelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La clé de la mise en œuvre efficace des principes d'accessibilité universelle repose sur la conception de sites accessibles au plus vaste auditoire possible et compatibles avec la gamme la plus vaste possible de plates-formes logicielles et matérielles, depuis les appareils et accessoires fonctionnels jusqu'aux technologies naissantes. 1, record 2, French, - accessibilit%C3%A9%20universelle
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes (et définitions) tirés des Normes et lignes directrices pour la Normalisation des sites (NSI) intranet, extranet et autres réseaux électroniques. 2, record 2, French, - accessibilit%C3%A9%20universelle
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-10-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
- Encryption and Decryption
- Banking
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- effective date of key
1, record 3, English, effective%20date%20of%20key
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- EKD 1, record 3, English, EKD
correct, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The date and co-ordinated universal time on which the data key is activated. 1, record 3, English, - effective%20date%20of%20key
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
effective date of key; EDK: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in 1993. 2, record 3, English, - effective%20date%20of%20key
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
- Chiffrage et déchiffrage
- Banque
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- date d'entrée en vigueur d'une clé
1, record 3, French, date%20d%27entr%C3%A9e%20en%20vigueur%20d%27une%20cl%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- EKD 1, record 3, French, EKD
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Date et heure en temps universel coordonné où la clé de données est mise en service. 1, record 3, French, - date%20d%27entr%C3%A9e%20en%20vigueur%20d%27une%20cl%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
date d'entrée en vigueur d'une clé; EDK : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO) en 1993. 2, record 3, French, - date%20d%27entr%C3%A9e%20en%20vigueur%20d%27une%20cl%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-02-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Biochemistry
- Pharmacology
- Biotechnology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- target protein
1, record 4, English, target%20protein
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- target-protein 2, record 4, English, target%2Dprotein
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nearly every drug molecule works through a structural interaction with a "target" or "receptor" molecule or protein that plays key roles in all biological processes. In the most common model for this interaction, the drug molecule inserts itself into a functionally important crevice of its target protein, like a key in a lock. The molecule then binds there and either induces or, more commonly, inhibits the protein's normal function. This universal drug-target scheme suggests a powerful alternative approach to drug discovery : if it were possible to identify, in advance, the appropriate protein target for a given therapeutic need and if enough were known about the distinguishing structure of that target protein, it ought to be feasible to design the structure of an ideal drug to interact with it. 2, record 4, English, - target%20protein
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Biochimie
- Pharmacologie
- Biotechnologie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- protéine-cible
1, record 4, French, prot%C3%A9ine%2Dcible
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 discipline [...] «Bio-informatique du médicament» recouvre les activités suivantes : analyser et exploiter les génomes pour identifier les classes structurales et fonctionnelles d'intérêt thérapeutique; [...] modéliser les protéines-cibles dont la structure n'est pas accessible expérimentalement [...] 1, record 4, French, - prot%C3%A9ine%2Dcible
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bioquímica
- Farmacología
- Biotecnología
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- proteína diana
1, record 4, Spanish, prote%C3%ADna%20diana
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-05-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- universal key
1, record 5, English, universal%20key
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hands-free key that wirelessly and omnidirectionally transmits an ID code to open a plurality of different locks. 2, record 5, English, - universal%20key
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This single universal key can replace the large number of different keys that a person typically carries, including mechanical tumbler-type keys, mag cards, automobile "keyless entry" transmitters, garage door openers, and the like. Because the system allows hands free opening of locks, the system allows the user to quickly and easily pass through otherwise locked doors without setting down loads or searching through pockets or purses for keys. 2, record 5, English, - universal%20key
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Universal key duplicator. 3, record 5, English, - universal%20key
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Serrurerie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- clef universelle
1, record 5, French, clef%20universelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Clé mains libres, sans fil, omnidirectionnelle, qui transmet un code d'identification personnelle pour ouvrir un grand nombre de serrures différentes. 2, record 5, French, - clef%20universelle
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-04-20
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Telecommunications
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Business and Regulatory Analysis
1, record 6, English, Business%20and%20Regulatory%20Analysis
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Industry Canada. Business and Regulatory Analysis : The directorate develops and promotes key aspects of the telecommunications policy, including promoting competition and innovation, and ensuring universal and affordable access to telecommunications services. 1, record 6, English, - Business%20and%20Regulatory%20Analysis
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Business and Regulatory Analysis directorate
- BRA
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Télécommunications
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Analyses industrielle et réglementaire
1, record 6, French, Analyses%20industrielle%20et%20r%C3%A9glementaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Industrie Canada. Analyses industrielle et réglementaire : La direction élabore et maintient les principaux éléments de la politique des télécommunications, ce qui comprend la promotion de la concurrence et de l'innovation, et la garantie d'un accès universel. 1, record 6, French, - Analyses%20industrielle%20et%20r%C3%A9glementaire
Record 6, Key term(s)
- direction Analyses industrielle et réglementaire
- AIR
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-11-24
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Computer Hardware
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- universal decoder
1, record 7, English, universal%20decoder
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It is possible now to receive directly from this department our Universal Decoder of Catalogue Codes and Universal Key Map Reader to print from laser printer. 2, record 7, English, - universal%20decoder
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Matériel informatique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- décodeur universel
1, record 7, French, d%C3%A9codeur%20universel
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le décodeur universel permet de décoder toutes les chaînes du câble et du satellite, mais aussi toutes les chaînes hertziennes en qualité numérique. 2, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9codeur%20universel
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Dorénavant, il est possible d'envoyer et de recevoir des courriels ainsi que des SMS [services de messages courts] par la télévision ! Avec un décodeur universel [...] il est possible de tout envoyer et recevoir à partir de son fauteuil de salon. 3, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9codeur%20universel
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-11-01
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- superzapping
1, record 8, English, superzapping
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Use of utility or special programs to alter data files. 2, record 8, English, - superzapping
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 DEF
In computing, the process of modifying a program by making a direct change to the object or machine code. 3, record 8, English, - superzapping
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Superzapping derives its name from Superzap, a macro utility program used in most IBM computer centers as a system tool. Any computer center that has a secure computer operating mode needs a "break glass in case of emergency" computer program that will bypass all controls to modify or disclose any of the contents of the computer. Computers sometimes stop, malfunction... or perform unexpectedly and need attention that normal access methods do not allow. In such cases, a universal access program is needed. This is similar in one way to a master key to be used if all other keys are lost.... Utility programs such as Superzap are powerful and dangerous tools in the wrong hands. 4, record 8, English, - superzapping
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- modification à la volée
1, record 8, French, modification%20%C3%A0%20la%20vol%C3%A9e
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- superzapping 2, record 8, French, superzapping
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Utilisation de programmes utilitaires ou spéciaux pour modifier des fichiers. 3, record 8, French, - modification%20%C3%A0%20la%20vol%C3%A9e
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Technique utilisée par un utilitaire fréquemment employé par les grand centres informatiques. Cet utilitaire «saute» par-dessus [toutes] les sécurités et tous les contrôles pour permettre aux informaticiens d'effectuer des corrections au système d'exploitation (patch), d'effectuer des vidages-mémoire ou de rechercher des causes de malfonction. On peut comparer le superzapping au «passe» utilisé dans les grands hôtels pour accéder n'importe où. On a évidemment intérêt à conserver cet utilitaire le plus confidentiel possible. 4, record 8, French, - modification%20%C3%A0%20la%20vol%C3%A9e
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1994-03-28
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Personnel and Job Evaluation
- Federal Administration
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- substantiating data
1, record 9, English, substantiating%20data
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Statements about the demands and working conditions that arise from the key activities, based on the sixteen elements in the Universal Classification Standard. 2, record 9, English, - substantiating%20data
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
One of the three main sections of a work description. 2, record 9, English, - substantiating%20data
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Examples: For approximately 80 per cent of the time, the work [of a secretary] requires sitting while keyboarding and focusing on a computer screen. There is also time pressure to produce documents within tight deadlines. 1, record 9, English, - substantiating%20data
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Évaluation du personnel et des emplois
- Administration fédérale
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- données justificatives
1, record 9, French, donn%C3%A9es%20justificatives
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Énoncés des exigences et des conditions de travail qui découlent des activités principales, fondés sur les seize éléments de la Norme générale de classification. 2, record 9, French, - donn%C3%A9es%20justificatives
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une des trois principales sections d'une description de travail. 2, record 9, French, - donn%C3%A9es%20justificatives
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Exemples : Pendant environ 80 % du temps, [la secrétaire doit] être assise devant un écran d'ordinateur pour introduire des données par clavier. Il y a aussi le stress causé par la préparation de documents dans des délais serrés. 1, record 9, French, - donn%C3%A9es%20justificatives
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1989-05-30
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- increasingly complex microworld
1, record 10, English, increasingly%20complex%20microworld
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fischer, Brown, and Burton(1978; Burton, Brown, and Fischer, 1984) propose a paradigm for the design of optimal learning environments, which they call increasingly complex microworlds. The concept of microworlds created for educational purposes with the computer as a(universal simulator) is already the central theme of LOGO. Fischer et al. set out to formalize the notion of a succession of(microworlds) where the modifications at each step are meant to support learning. The idea is to start with a simplified world and to have a coach progressively add new dimensions of complexity that require an increasing mastery of basic skills. Fischer et al. present skiing instruction as a pedagogical success model that has made use of microworlds. Over the years, skiing instruction has become safer and surprisingly effective. According to the authors, the key to this success is the definition of progressive learning phases : instructors have combined technological advances with pedagogical cleverness to provide useful simplified versions of the skill. 1, record 10, English, - increasingly%20complex%20microworld
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- micromonde complexifié
1, record 10, French, micromonde%20complexifi%C3%A9
proposal, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir micromonde, complexifié. 2, record 10, French, - micromonde%20complexifi%C3%A9
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1986-12-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Lathe Work (Machine-Tooling)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- chuck wrench
1, record 11, English, chuck%20wrench
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- chuck key 2, record 11, English, chuck%20key
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To change jaws on the universal chuck, open them with a chuck key as far as they will go. Remove the jaws one by one. 2, record 11, English, - chuck%20wrench
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Tournage sur métaux
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- clé de mandrin
1, record 11, French, cl%C3%A9%20de%20mandrin
correct, feminine 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 1986-05-27
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Computer Peripheral Equipment
- Office Automation
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- universal key 1, record 12, English, universal%20key
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A key, such as RETURN, found on most WP keyboards, which does not produce a printable character, but may produce a universal control code. 1, record 12, English, - universal%20key
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology used in the Public Service Commission’s Course "Basic Word Processing" (Course 601). 2, record 12, English, - universal%20key
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Périphériques (Informatique)
- Bureautique
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- touche universelle
1, record 12, French, touche%20universelle
feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Touche, comme RETOUR, que l'on trouve dans la plupart des claviers de système de traitement de texte et qui n'entraîne pas l'impression d'un caractère, mais produit plutôt un code de commande universel. 1, record 12, French, - touche%20universelle
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1985-05-01
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Codes (Software)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- universal service order code 1, record 13, English, universal%20service%20order%20code
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Key term(s)
- universal key service ordering code
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Codes (Logiciels)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- code universel de commande de service 1, record 13, French, code%20universel%20de%20commande%20de%20service
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Key term(s)
- code de commande de service universel à clavier
- CCSUC
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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