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UPKEEP COST [3 records]

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Alphabetical list of terms

Record 1 2017-05-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • Cycling
DEF

A commuter who travels using a bicycle.

CONT

Bike commuters save at least the variable costs of driving a car, which according to the 1991 Federal Highway Administration is $. 33 per mile including cost of fuel, insurance, upkeep, and wear and tear.... Although bicycle commuters generally have the lowest crash rates of all, there are a few safety-tips to keep in mind.

OBS

bicycle commuter: term recommended by the Terminology Committee and standardized by the Validation Committee of the Sustainable Mobility Glossary.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Cyclisme
DEF

Navetteur qui se déplace à vélo.

OBS

navetteur cycliste; navetteuse cycliste : termes recommandés par le Comité de terminologie et normalisés par le Comité de validation du Lexique de la mobilité durable.

Spanish

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Record 2 2004-09-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Finance
OBS

Costs of maintenance.

Key term(s)
  • upkeep cost

French

Domaine(s)
  • Finances

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Finanzas
Key term(s)
  • gasto de mantenimiento
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Record 3 2000-08-08

English

Subject field(s)
  • Police
  • Remuneration (Personnel Management)
  • Federal Administration
DEF

[An] allowance paid under certain conditions to members [of the RCMP] other than special constables, to help defray the cost of the upkeep and replacement of articles of uniform.

OBS

kit upkeep allowance: term and definition officially approved by Treasury Board Secretariat.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Police
  • Rémunération (Gestion du personnel)
  • Administration fédérale
DEF

Indemnité [...] versée moyennant certaines conditions, aux membres [de la GRC] qui ne sont pas des constables spéciaux en vue de leur rembourser les frais d'entretien et de renouvellement des articles d'uniforme.

OBS

allocation pour l'entretien d'équipement : terme et définition uniformisés par le Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor.

Spanish

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