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UNUSUAL OCCURRENCES [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-11-07
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Interplanetary Space Exploration
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- unidentified aerial phenomenon
1, record 1, English, unidentified%20aerial%20phenomenon
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- UAP 2, record 1, English, UAP
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- unidentified anomalous phenomenon 3, record 1, English, unidentified%20anomalous%20phenomenon
correct, noun
- UAP 3, record 1, English, UAP
correct, noun
- UAP 3, record 1, English, UAP
- unexplained aerial phenomenon 4, record 1, English, unexplained%20aerial%20phenomenon
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A phenomenon not readily identifiable to the observer. 4, record 1, English, - unidentified%20aerial%20phenomenon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
UAP clearly pose a safety of flight issue and may pose a challenge to U.S. national security. Safety concerns primarily center on aviators contending with an increasingly cluttered air domain. UAP would also represent a national security challenge if they are foreign adversary collection platforms or provide evidence [that] a potential adversary has developed either a breakthrough or disruptive technology. 5, record 1, English, - unidentified%20aerial%20phenomenon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The terms "UFO"(unidentified flying object) and "UAP"(unidentified aerial phenomena) refer to the same concept but differ in scope and modern usage.... The term "UAP" is broader, covering not just flying objects but also other phenomena, such as unusual atmospheric events, making it more inclusive and less speculative.... while both terms describe unidentified aerial occurrences, "UAP" is considered a more neutral and scientific term, whereas "UFO" carries a historical association with extraterrestrial speculation. 6, record 1, English, - unidentified%20aerial%20phenomenon
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
unidentified aerial phenomenon; unidentified anomalous phenomenon; unexplained aerial phenomenon: The plural forms of the term "phenomenon" are "phenomena" and "phenomenons." 7, record 1, English, - unidentified%20aerial%20phenomenon
Record 1, Key term(s)
- unidentified aerial phenomena
- unidentified aerial phenomenons
- unidentified anomalous phenomena
- unidentified anomalous phenomenons
- unexplained aerial phenomena
- unexplained aerial phenomenons
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Exploration interplanétaire
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- phénomène aérien non identifié
1, record 1, French, ph%C3%A9nom%C3%A8ne%20a%C3%A9rien%20non%20identifi%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- PANI 1, record 1, French, PANI
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- phénomène aérospatial non identifié 2, record 1, French, ph%C3%A9nom%C3%A8ne%20a%C3%A9rospatial%20non%20identifi%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- PAN 3, record 1, French, PAN
correct, masculine noun
- PAN 3, record 1, French, PAN
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En France, le Centre national d'études spatiales (Cnes) leur préfère d'ailleurs le nom de «PAN» (phénomène aérospatial non identifié), pour tenir compte de la variété des observations qui lui sont rapportées, qui ne renvoient pas toujours à des «objets» qui «volent» [...] 4, record 1, French, - ph%C3%A9nom%C3%A8ne%20a%C3%A9rien%20non%20identifi%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Exploración interplanetaria
- Vigilancia, detección y reconocimiento (Militar)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- fenómeno aéreo no identificado
1, record 1, Spanish, fen%C3%B3meno%20a%C3%A9reo%20no%20identificado
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- UAP 1, record 1, Spanish, UAP
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- fenómeno no identificado en la atmósfera 1, record 1, Spanish, fen%C3%B3meno%20no%20identificado%20en%20la%20atm%C3%B3sfera
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La NASA [Administración Nacional de Aeronáutica y del Espacio] anunció recientemente que intentará explicar científicamente los "fenómenos aéreos no identificados" (UAPs, por sus siglas en inglés) ... Los UAPs hacen referencia a las observaciones de sucesos en el cielo que no pueden identificarse como [...] fenómenos naturales conocidos. 1, record 1, Spanish, - fen%C3%B3meno%20a%C3%A9reo%20no%20identificado
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
UAP: por sus siglas en inglés "unidentified aerial phenomena". 2, record 1, Spanish, - fen%C3%B3meno%20a%C3%A9reo%20no%20identificado
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-12-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Construction Site Organization
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- site report 1, record 2, English, site%20report
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The daily reports from the superintendent are a record that provides much essential information on the construction job. From these daily reports, the following information is derived : names of men working and hours worked; cost code amounts; subcontractor operations and description of work being performed; materials received; equipment received or sent; visitors to the job site; other remarks; temperature and weather; accidents or other unusual occurrences. 2, record 2, English, - site%20report
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organisation des chantiers
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- rapport de chantier
1, record 2, French, rapport%20de%20chantier
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le rapport de chantier journalier. [...] il doit faire ressortir : l'effectif du personnel [...] et le relevé des heures effectuées [...]; les temps d'interruption de travail; les accidents éventuels; la description sommaire des travaux et les temps de travail par ouvrage donné [...]; les besoins consécutifs à la mise à jour du planning; le climat des relations avec le Maître d'Ouvrage ou le Maître d'Œuvre. 2, record 2, French, - rapport%20de%20chantier
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-08-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Financial Accounting
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- unusual item
1, record 3, English, unusual%20item
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- special item 2, record 3, English, special%20item
correct
- abnormal item 2, record 3, English, abnormal%20item
correct
- exceptional item 3, record 3, English, exceptional%20item
Great Britain
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Gains, losses and provisions for losses resulting from normal business activities which are both abnormal in size and caused by rare or unusual circumstances, have sometimes been considered to be extraordinary items. However, because such items result from occurrences the underlying nature of which is typical of the customary business activities of the enterprise, even though caused by unusual circumstances, they are not extraordinary items. 4, record 3, English, - unusual%20item
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Compare with "extraordinary item." 5, record 3, English, - unusual%20item
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité générale
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- élément exceptionnel
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20exceptionnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- élément inhabituel 1, record 3, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20inhabituel
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Produit, charge, profit ou perte résultant d'une opération ou d'un fait qui n'est pas tenu pour susceptible de se répéter fréquemment au cours des prochains exercices ou qui, de par sa nature, n'est pas typique des activités normales de l'entité. 1, record 3, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20exceptionnel
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] il s'agit d'éléments qui ne réunissent pas toutes les caractéristiques des éléments extraordinaires, mais qui doivent être pris en compte et présentés séparément dans l'état des résultats avant le «bénéfice avant activités abandonnées et éléments extraordinaires». 1, record 3, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20exceptionnel
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Comparer avec «élément extraordinaire». 2, record 3, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A9ment%20exceptionnel
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contabilidad general
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- rubro excepcional
1, record 3, Spanish, rubro%20excepcional
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3, Key term(s)
- rubros excepcionales
Record 4 - internal organization data 1996-01-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Hospital Organization
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- unusual occurrences
1, record 4, English, unusual%20occurrences
plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organisation médico-hospitalière
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- circonstances inhabituelles
1, record 4, French, circonstances%20inhabituelles
proposal, feminine noun, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Événements de tous genres que le personnel des postes de soins infirmiers du Nord doivent signaler. 1, record 4, French, - circonstances%20inhabituelles
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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