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COL [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-02-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Land Forces
- Air Forces
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- colonel
1, record 1, English, colonel
correct, see observation, noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- Col 2, record 1, English, Col
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[The] designation of rank used by an officer who wears an army or air force uniform and holds the rank of colonel. 3, record 1, English, - colonel
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Each element of a military rank is capitalized when used to address a person directly or to refer to a particular person. Each element of a rank abbreviation always takes an initial capital letter. Ranks used without a name should be written out in full. 4, record 1, English, - colonel
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
colonel; Col: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 1, English, - colonel
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
colonel; Col: designations to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 5, record 1, English, - colonel
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Forces terrestres
- Forces aériennes
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- colonel
1, record 1, French, colonel
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- col 2, record 1, French, col
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- colonelle 3, record 1, French, colonelle
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- col 4, record 1, French, col
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- col 4, record 1, French, col
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Désignation] de grade employée par un officier qui porte l'uniforme de l'armée ou de l'aviation et qui détient le grade de colonel. 5, record 1, French, - colonel
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les grades militaires s'écrivent avec la majuscule initiale lorsqu'ils sont employés pour s'adresser directement à une personne, qu'ils soient ou non accompagnés du nom de la personne. Les abréviations des grades s'écrivent avec la majuscule initiale lorsqu'elles accompagnent le nom d'une personne. Les grades non accompagnés d'un nom devraient s'écrire au long. 6, record 1, French, - colonel
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
colonel; col : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 6, record 1, French, - colonel
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
colonel; colonelle; col : désignations d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 7, record 1, French, - colonel
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-09-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military Ranks
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- colonel
1, record 2, English, colonel
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- Col 2, record 2, English, Col
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- full colonel 3, record 2, English, full%20colonel
correct, see observation, familiar
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The rank of an officer below that of brigadier-general and above that of lieutenant-colonel. 4, record 2, English, - colonel
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Each element of a military rank is capitalized when used to address a person directly or to refer to a particular person. Each element of a rank abbreviation always takes an initial capital letter. Ranks used without a name should be written out in full. 5, record 2, English, - colonel
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The designation "full colonel" is opposed to "lieutenant-colonel" in informal contexts. 5, record 2, English, - colonel
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
colonel; Col: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 5, record 2, English, - colonel
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Grades militaires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- colonel
1, record 2, French, colonel
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- col 2, record 2, French, col
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Grade d'un officier inférieur au grade de brigadier-général et supérieur à celui de lieutenant-colonel. 3, record 2, French, - colonel
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les grades militaires s'écrivent avec la majuscule initiale lorsqu'ils sont employés pour s'adresser directement à une personne, qu'ils soient ou non accompagnés du nom de la personne. Les abréviations des grades s'écrivent avec la majuscule initiale lorsqu'elles accompagnent le nom d'une personne. Les grades non accompagnés d'un nom devraient s'écrire au long. 4, record 2, French, - colonel
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Grade faisant à la fois partie de la liste des grades actuels en usage depuis l'unification des Forces canadiennes en 1968 et de la liste des anciens grades de l'Armée de terre. 5, record 2, French, - colonel
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
colonel; col : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes et par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 2, French, - colonel
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-03-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (outside Canada)
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Colombia
1, record 3, English, Colombia
correct, South America
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Republic of Colombia 2, record 3, English, Republic%20of%20Colombia
correct, South America
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A country of northwestern South America, bordering on the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean and crossed by the Equator in the southern part. 3, record 3, English, - Colombia
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Capital: Bogotá. 4, record 3, English, - Colombia
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Inhabitant: Colombian. 4, record 3, English, - Colombia
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Colombia: common name of the country. 5, record 3, English, - Colombia
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 5 OBS
CO; COL: codes recognized by ISO. 5, record 3, English, - Colombia
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (hors Canada)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Colombie
1, record 3, French, Colombie
correct, feminine noun, South America
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- République de Colombie 2, record 3, French, R%C3%A9publique%20de%20Colombie
correct, feminine noun, South America
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
État d'Amérique du Sud, entre le Pacifique et la mer des Antilles. 3, record 3, French, - Colombie
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Capitale : Bogotá. 4, record 3, French, - Colombie
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Habitant : Colombien, Colombienne. 4, record 3, French, - Colombie
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Colombie : nom usuel du pays. 5, record 3, French, - Colombie
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 5 OBS
CO; COL : codes reconnus par l'ISO. 5, record 3, French, - Colombie
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
aller en Colombie, visiter la Colombie 5, record 3, French, - Colombie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Topónimos (fuera de Canadá)
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Colombia
1, record 3, Spanish, Colombia
correct, South America
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- República de Colombia 1, record 3, Spanish, Rep%C3%BAblica%20de%20Colombia
correct, feminine noun, South America
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Estado de América del Sur, en la parte norte de la región andina. 2, record 3, Spanish, - Colombia
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Capital: Bogotá. 3, record 3, Spanish, - Colombia
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Habitante: colombiano, colombiana. 3, record 3, Spanish, - Colombia
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Colombia: nombre usual del país. 4, record 3, Spanish, - Colombia
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 5 OBS
CO; COL: códigos reconocidos por la ISO. 4, record 3, Spanish, - Colombia
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-10-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Education (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Commonwealth of Learning
1, record 4, English, Commonwealth%20of%20Learning
correct, international
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- COL 2, record 4, English, COL
correct, international
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Name and abbreviation confirmed by the organization. 3, record 4, English, - Commonwealth%20of%20Learning
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Commonwealth of Learning is an intergovernmental organisation created by Commonwealth Heads of Government to encourage the development and sharing of open learning/distance education knowledge, resources and technologies. COL is helping developing nations improve access to quality education and training. 4, record 4, English, - Commonwealth%20of%20Learning
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Title reproduced from the document "United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions", with the authorization of UNESCO. 5, record 4, English, - Commonwealth%20of%20Learning
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Commonwealth of Learning
1, record 4, French, Commonwealth%20of%20Learning
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- COL 2, record 4, French, COL
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nom et abréviation confirmés par l'organisme. 3, record 4, French, - Commonwealth%20of%20Learning
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Appellation tirée du document «United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions», avec l'autorisation de l'UNESCO. 4, record 4, French, - Commonwealth%20of%20Learning
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-11-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- col
1, record 5, English, col
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- pass 1, record 5, English, pass
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The hut is located at the col between those two mountains. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 2, record 5, English, - col
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
col; pass: terms officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 3, record 5, English, - col
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- col
1, record 5, French, col
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Passage dans un sommet montagneux. 2, record 5, French, - col
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le refuge est situé au col entre ces deux montagnes. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 3, record 5, French, - col
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
col : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 4, record 5, French, - col
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-05-15
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Maritime Law
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Council on Ocean Law
1, record 6, English, Council%20on%20Ocean%20Law
correct, United States
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- COL 1, record 6, English, COL
correct, United States
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Council on Ocean Law was founded in 1980 to support the establishment and further development of law for the world's oceans. COL is a private, non-profit organization that believes that the rule of law is essential to avoid conflicts among users of the oceans and to preserve the ocean's abundance. COL's primary programs actively promote these objectives in international forums, with officials of national governments, and amount public constituencies. 1, record 6, English, - Council%20on%20Ocean%20Law
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Ocean Law Council
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Droit maritime
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Council on Ocean Law
1, record 6, French, Council%20on%20Ocean%20Law
correct, United States
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- COL 1, record 6, French, COL
correct, United States
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Conseil du droit de la mer
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2000-06-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Meteorology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- col
1, record 7, English, col
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- saddle point 2, record 7, English, saddle%20point
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Saddle-backed region with a weak pressure gradient which appears between two depressions and two anticyclones arranged alternately in a cross. 3, record 7, English, - col
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Météorologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- col barométrique
1, record 7, French, col%20barom%C3%A9trique
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Région de faible gradient de pression où la surface isobare est en forme de selle et qui apparaît entre deux dépressions et deux anticyclones disposés alternativement en croix. 2, record 7, French, - col%20barom%C3%A9trique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Meteorología
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- collado
1, record 7, Spanish, collado
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Región, de forma similar a una silla de montar, en que hay una presión casi uniforme. Está limitada por dos depresiones y dos anticiclones situados de manera alternada, formando una cruz. 1, record 7, Spanish, - collado
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-01-15
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Chemistry
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- col
1, record 8, English, col
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- saddle point 1, record 8, English, saddle%20point
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
For a typical bimolecular reaction a potential-energy surface consists of two valleys meeting at a col or saddle point. 1, record 8, English, - col
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Chimie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- col
1, record 8, French, col
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pour une réaction bimoléculaire typique, la surface d'énergie potentielle comprend deux vallées qui se rencontrent à un col. 1, record 8, French, - col
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1996-08-02
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Graphic Arts and Printing
- Typography
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- character outline limit
1, record 9, English, character%20outline%20limit
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- COL 1, record 9, English, COL
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The outer limits of a character or typeface. 1, record 9, English, - character%20outline%20limit
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
- Typographie (Caractères)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- limite externe du caractère
1, record 9, French, limite%20externe%20du%20caract%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Contour du caractère. 1, record 9, French, - limite%20externe%20du%20caract%C3%A8re
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme utilisé dans les domaines de la lecture optique et du contrôle de la qualité. 2, record 9, French, - limite%20externe%20du%20caract%C3%A8re
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-02-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Course Observation Log 1, record 10, English, Course%20Observation%20Log
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Tableau des observations du cours 1, record 10, French, Tableau%20des%20observations%20du%20cours
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Centre de développement professionnel (CDP), Revenu Canada. 1, record 10, French, - Tableau%20des%20observations%20du%20cours
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1991-03-06
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Toponymy
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- col
1, record 11, English, col
correct, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Low point on a ridge joining two summits. 1, record 11, English, - col
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fria Col, B.C. 1, record 11, English, - col
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Generally above timber line. Used in B.C., N.W.T., and Y.T. 1, record 11, English, - col
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
col: term and definition validated by the Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographical Names (CPCGN) within the scope of its glossary (BT-176) which is the first authoritative publication on generics in use in Canada. 2, record 11, English, - col
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Toponymie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- col
1, record 11, French, col
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Non attesté en français au Canada. 2, record 11, French, - col
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
col: terme uniformisé par le Comité permanent canadien des noms géographiques (CPCNG) dans le cadre du glossaire BT-176 faisant autorité sur la question des génériques en usage au Canada. 2, record 11, French, - col
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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