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ATHLETE [3 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2023-01-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- athlete
1, record 1, English, athlete
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- athlète
1, record 1, French, athl%C3%A8te
correct, masculine and 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 2013-09-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- athlete
1, record 2, English, athlete
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- athlète
1, record 2, French, athl%C3%A8te
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les athlètes de l'équipe de hockey canadienne nous ont fait honneur. 1, record 2, French, - athl%C3%A8te
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes (Generalidades)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- atleta
1, record 2, Spanish, atleta
correct, common gender
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Persona fuerte y musculosa, que practica [deportes, usualmente] el atletismo. 2, record 2, Spanish, - atleta
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-09-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- athlete
1, record 3, English, athlete
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person trained in exercises, games, or contests requiring physical strength, skill, stamina, speed, etc. 2, record 3, English, - athlete
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- athlète
1, record 3, French, athl%C3%A8te
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne robuste et musclée, entraînée aux exercices physiques. 1, record 3, French, - athl%C3%A8te
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Quel athlète, as-tu vu ses épaules! 1, record 3, French, - athl%C3%A8te
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Acondicionamiento físico y culturismo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- atleta
1, record 3, Spanish, atleta
correct, common gender
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Persona que practica el atletismo. 1, record 3, Spanish, - atleta
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