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ADAM [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-08-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Air Defence
- Air Space Control
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- air defence and airspace management
1, record 1, English, air%20defence%20and%20airspace%20management
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ADAM 2, record 1, English, ADAM
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
air defence and airspace management; ADAM: designations standardized by NATO. 3, record 1, English, - air%20defence%20and%20airspace%20management
Record 1, Key term(s)
- air defense and airspace management
- air defence and air-space management
- air defense and air-space management
- air defence and air space management
- air defense and air space management
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Défense aérienne
- Contrôle de l'espace aérien
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- défense aérienne et gestion de l'espace aérien
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne%20et%20gestion%20de%20l%27espace%20a%C3%A9rien
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ADAM 2, record 1, French, ADAM
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
défense aérienne et gestion de l'espace aérien; ADAM : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9fense%20a%C3%A9rienne%20et%20gestion%20de%20l%27espace%20a%C3%A9rien
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-06-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Field Artillery
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- area denial artillery munition
1, record 2, English, area%20denial%20artillery%20munition
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ADAM 2, record 2, English, ADAM
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An artillery munition designed to disperse many sub-munitions so as to deny or slow movement within a targeted area. 3, record 2, English, - area%20denial%20artillery%20munition
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Mines and bomblets are the most common types of submunitions used. 3, record 2, English, - area%20denial%20artillery%20munition
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
area denial artillery munition; ADAM: designations and definition officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel; designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces and standardized by NATO. 4, record 2, English, - area%20denial%20artillery%20munition
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- munition d'artillerie d'interdiction de zone
1, record 2, French, munition%20d%27artillerie%20d%27interdiction%20de%20zone
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- MAIZ 2, record 2, French, MAIZ
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- ADAM 3, record 2, French, ADAM
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Munition d'artillerie conçue pour disperser un grand nombre de sous-munitions afin d'empêcher ou de ralentir le mouvement dans une zone. 4, record 2, French, - munition%20d%27artillerie%20d%27interdiction%20de%20zone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les mines et les bombettes sont les sous-munitions les plus courantes. 4, record 2, French, - munition%20d%27artillerie%20d%27interdiction%20de%20zone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
munition d'artillerie d'interdiction de zone; MAIZ : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre; désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 5, record 2, French, - munition%20d%27artillerie%20d%27interdiction%20de%20zone
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
munition d'artillerie d'interdiction de zone; ADAM : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 5, record 2, French, - munition%20d%27artillerie%20d%27interdiction%20de%20zone
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-02-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Mental Disorders
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba
1, record 3, English, Anxiety%20Disorders%20Association%20of%20Manitoba
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- ADAM 2, record 3, English, ADAM
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba (ADAM) was formed in 1986 [and is a charitable, self-help organization offering support and education]. 3, record 3, English, - Anxiety%20Disorders%20Association%20of%20Manitoba
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[Its] vision is to reduce the impact of anxiety disorders on the lives of all Manitobans. 4, record 3, English, - Anxiety%20Disorders%20Association%20of%20Manitoba
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Troubles mentaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Anxiety Disorders Association of Manitoba
1, record 3, French, Anxiety%20Disorders%20Association%20of%20Manitoba
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- ADAM 2, record 3, French, ADAM
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-01-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- ecstasy
1, record 4, English, ecstasy
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- E 2, record 4, English, E
correct
- X 2, record 4, English, X
correct
- XTC 3, record 4, English, XTC
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Adam 2, record 4, English, Adam
correct, familiar
- beans 4, record 4, English, beans
correct, noun, plural, familiar
- clarity 5, record 4, English, clarity
familiar
- euphoria 5, record 4, English, euphoria
familiar
- hug 4, record 4, English, hug
correct, noun, familiar
- love drug 6, record 4, English, love%20drug
correct, familiar
- lover's speed 5, record 4, English, lover%27s%20speed
familiar
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A synthetic, psychoactive drug composed of 3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA) (q.v.) that is chemically similar to the stimulant methamphetamine and the hallucinogen mescaline. 7, record 4, English, - ecstasy
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ecstasy was originally made of a single specific chemical (MDMA). In order to avoid legal problems, chemists working in secret labs started creating new drugs with similar characteristics (and sometimes similar effects). Today, Ecstasy may or may not contain MDMA. 5, record 4, English, - ecstasy
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- ecstasy
1, record 4, French, ecstasy
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- E 2, record 4, French, E
masculine noun, familiar
- XTC 2, record 4, French, XTC
masculine noun, familiar
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Adam 2, record 4, French, Adam
masculine noun, familiar
- drogue de l'amour 3, record 4, French, drogue%20de%20l%27amour
correct, feminine noun, familiar
- ecsta 2, record 4, French, ecsta
masculine noun, familiar
- pilule de l'amour 4, record 4, French, pilule%20de%20l%27amour
correct, feminine noun
- taz 2, record 4, French, taz
masculine noun, familiar
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Substance psychédélique constituée de MDMA (3,4-méthylènedioxyméthamphétamine) et reliée à l'amphétamine et à la mescaline. 5, record 4, French, - ecstasy
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'ecstasy [désignait] à l'origine une molécule chimique particulière, la MDMA (3,4-méthylènedioxyméthamphétamine) responsable des effets psychoactifs. [Sa] composition est souvent incertaine; la molécule MDMA n'est pas toujours présente et peut être mélangée à d'autres substances [...]. L'ecstasy se présente sous la forme de comprimés de couleurs et de formes variées ornés d'un motif. 6, record 4, French, - ecstasy
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Lorsqu'ils avalent de l'ecstasy, les usagers disent qu'ils gobent. L'apparition massive de l'ecstasy est notamment associée à l'émergence du mouvement musical techno et à l'organisation de «rave parties». Aujourd'hui ces produits sont consommés dans d'autres lieux festifs tels que les boîtes de nuit, les bars, etc. 6, record 4, French, - ecstasy
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Drogas y toxicomanía
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- éxtasis
1, record 4, Spanish, %C3%A9xtasis
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Éxtasis. Origen. Es una droga que se elabora por síntesis química en laboratorios clandestinos. Se vende aduciendo que sólo posee MDMA, pero generalmente está adulterado. Las drogas sintéticas como el éxtasis tienen un potencial tóxico adicional, debido a la descontrolada variedad de sustancias (activos y adulterantes) que, de hecho, se ofrecen en el mercado ilegal. 2, record 4, Spanish, - %C3%A9xtasis
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-05-26
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Helicopters (Military)
- Aeroindustry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- air deflection and modulation
1, record 5, English, air%20deflection%20and%20modulation
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- ADAM 1, record 5, English, ADAM
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- éjection de gaz par l'arrière de la voilure
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9jection%20de%20gaz%20par%20l%27arri%C3%A8re%20de%20la%20voilure
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1995-05-05
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- American Defenders Against Animal Mistreatment
1, record 6, English, American%20Defenders%20Against%20Animal%20Mistreatment
correct, United States
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- ADAM 1, record 6, English, ADAM
correct, United States
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Individuals united to help protect animals from cruelty and mistreatment under the law 1, record 6, English, - American%20Defenders%20Against%20Animal%20Mistreatment
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- American Defenders Against Animal Mistreatment
1, record 6, French, American%20Defenders%20Against%20Animal%20Mistreatment
correct, United States
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- ADAM 1, record 6, French, ADAM
correct, United States
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1993-02-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Adam
1, record 7, English, Adam
correct, United States
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- American Divorce Association for Men 1, record 7, English, American%20Divorce%20Association%20for%20Men
correct, United States
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Objectives are divorce reform and implementation of new divorce procedures. Absorbed National Council for Family Preservation 1, record 7, English, - Adam
Record 7, Key term(s)
- National Council for Family Preservation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Adam
1, record 7, French, Adam
correct, United States
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- American Divorce Association for Men 1, record 7, French, American%20Divorce%20Association%20for%20Men
correct, United States
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1987-10-15
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Automated Data for Aerospace Maintenance
1, record 8, English, Automated%20Data%20for%20Aerospace%20Maintenance
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- ADAM 1, record 8, English, ADAM
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
English term and abbreviation officially approved by DND and mentioned in Memo 11500-601, published by DTTC 3-5 on 20 Dec 85. 2, record 8, English, - Automated%20Data%20for%20Aerospace%20Maintenance
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Système informatisé de maintenance d'aéronefs
1, record 8, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20informatis%C3%A9%20de%20maintenance%20d%27a%C3%A9ronefs
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- SIMA 1, record 8, French, SIMA
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Abréviation et titre français officialisés par le MDN et tirés de la note de service 11500-601, datée du 20 déc 85 et publiée par DTTC 3-5. 1, record 8, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20informatis%C3%A9%20de%20maintenance%20d%27a%C3%A9ronefs
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1985-11-12
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Advanced Data Management 1, record 9, English, Advanced%20Data%20Management
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- traitement moderne des données
1, record 9, French, traitement%20moderne%20des%20donn%C3%A9es
proposal, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1983-08-18
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Aeroindustry
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Automated Data Acquisition and Management 1, record 10, English, Automated%20Data%20Acquisition%20and%20Management
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Gestion et acquisition de données informatisées 1, record 10, French, Gestion%20et%20acquisition%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20informatis%C3%A9es
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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