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UPKEEP EQUIPMENT [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-04-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Building Management and Maintenance
- Life Cycle (Informatics)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- terotechnology
1, record 1, English, terotechnology
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A practice that leverages management, engineering, and financial expertise to optimize installation, operations, and upkeep of equipment. 1, record 1, English, - terotechnology
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gestion et entretien des immeubles
- Cycle de vie (Informatique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- térotechnologie
1, record 1, French, t%C3%A9rotechnologie
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-08-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Refrigeration Engineering
- Skiing and Snowboarding
- Sports Facilities and Venues
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- snowmaker
1, record 2, English, snowmaker
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The snowmaker is responsible for the upkeep, maintenance [of snowmaking equipment], and snow creation across the mountain. 2, record 2, English, - snowmaker
Record 2, Key term(s)
- snow maker
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Techniques du froid
- Ski et surf des neiges
- Installations et sites (Sports)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- nivoculteur
1, record 2, French, nivoculteur
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- nivocultrice 2, record 2, French, nivocultrice
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Au sein d'un domaine skiable, le nivoculteur est chargé de produire la neige de culture qui permet à la station d'avoir un taux d'enneigement suffisant et de qualité pour répondre aux attentes des skieurs. Pour cela, il anticipe et planifie chaque étape tout au long de l'année : novembre-décembre pour la fabrication de la neige; l'été pour la maintenance des équipements et matériels. 2, record 2, French, - nivoculteur
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-06-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
- Government Contracts
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- upkeep
1, record 3, English, upkeep
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The act of maintaining in good condition ... (the building and upkeep of roads). 2, record 3, English, - upkeep
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Equipment Operation refers to the equipment required for the continued operation and upkeep of a facility(e. g. boilers and air conditioning systems in buildings; plows and truck for roads). 3, record 3, English, - upkeep
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
- Marchés publics
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- entretien
1, record 3, French, entretien
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- soins d'entretien 2, record 3, French, soins%20d%27entretien
correct, masculine noun, plural
- maintien en bon état 3, record 3, French, maintien%20en%20bon%20%C3%A9tat
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] il faut entendre par travaux d'entretien les travaux d'importance limitée ayant pour objet la réfection des dommages et dégradations occasionnés par : - l'utilisation courante normale; - le vieillissement et l'usure due à l'action des agents destructeurs divers; - les détériorations accidentelles d'étendue limitée; - la salissure. Ils ont pour but essentiel : - la compensation de l'usure résultant de l'utilisation et de l'usure normale; - le maintien en bon état de propreté. 4, record 3, French, - entretien
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Matériel et équipement: tout ce qu'il faut pour assurer le fonctionnement continu et l'entretien d'une installation (p.ex. des chaudières et des systèmes de climatisation de l'air dans les bâtiments; des engins de terrassement [...] et des camions pour les routes). 5, record 3, French, - entretien
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario técnico y científico general
- Contratos gubernamentales
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- mantenimiento
1, record 3, Spanish, mantenimiento
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-06-04
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Office Automation
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- upkeep
1, record 4, English, upkeep
correct, noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Upkeep operations necessary to keep equipment running in good order. 1, record 4, English, - upkeep
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Bureautique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- service de maintien
1, record 4, French, service%20de%20maintien
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ofimática
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- mantenimiento
1, record 4, Spanish, mantenimiento
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- upkeep of equipment 1, record 5, English, upkeep%20of%20equipment
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- entretien du matériel
1, record 5, French, entretien%20du%20mat%C3%A9riel
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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