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DMO [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dependent meteorological office
1, record 1, English, dependent%20meteorological%20office
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- dependent weather office 3, record 1, English, dependent%20weather%20office
see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Office competent to: prepare forecasts under the guidance of a main meteorological office; supply meteorological information and briefing to aeronautical personnel. 4, record 1, English, - dependent%20meteorological%20office
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In September 1939 the full-time staff of the [Armed Forces] Meteorological Division numbered 213, of which 51 were meteorologists and 57 were meteorological observers. Over the next 6 years the Division was to recruit and train an additional 350 meteorologists and a large number of assistants in order to open and operate an additional dozen forecast centres and to maintain dependent weather offices at several dozen air training schools and operational war units. 3, record 1, English, - dependent%20meteorological%20office
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "dependent," when used as an adjective as is the case here, is more frequently written with an "e." "Dependant" with an "a" represents the noun form. 5, record 1, English, - dependent%20meteorological%20office
Record 1, Key term(s)
- dependant meteorological office
- dependant weather office
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- centre météorologique secondaire
1, record 1, French, centre%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20secondaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Centre météorologique qualifié pour remplir les fonctions suivantes : a) établir des prévisions suivant les indications d'un centre météorologique principal; b) fournir des renseignements météorologiques et l'exposé verbal au personnel aéronautique; c) fournir les renseignements météorologiques nécessaires à un centre météorologique supplémentaire associé. 2, record 1, French, - centre%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20secondaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2007-07-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Tourism (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- destination marketing organization
1, record 2, English, destination%20marketing%20organization
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- DMO 2, record 2, English, DMO
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A company or entity responsible for increasing tourism to a destination and positioning its public image. DMOs exist on local, regional, state/provincial, and national levels. 3, record 2, English, - destination%20marketing%20organization
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fredericton Tourism is the destination marketing organization working to promote the City of Fredericton as your destination of choice in the St. John River Valley. We will provide referral services that match your specific needs and assist you with itinerary planning, fam tours, literature, images, and maps. We enjoy and encourage tour operators to visit our area on an educational/familiarization tour and we can assist you with accommodations, site inspections and provide a tour guide. 4, record 2, English, - destination%20marketing%20organization
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Destination marketing organizations include the provincial and territorial governments, regional tourism associations and visitor and convention bureaus. 5, record 2, English, - destination%20marketing%20organization
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tourisme (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- organisation de marketing de destinations
1, record 2, French, organisation%20de%20marketing%20de%20destinations
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- OMD 1, record 2, French, OMD
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- organisation de marketing de destination 2, record 2, French, organisation%20de%20marketing%20de%20destination
correct, feminine noun
- OCT 3, record 2, French, OCT
correct, masculine noun
- OCT 3, record 2, French, OCT
- office de commercialisation touristique 3, record 2, French, office%20de%20commercialisation%20touristique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Entreprise ou entité responsable de stimuler le tourisme vers une destination et de positionner l'image publique de cette destination. Les OMD existent au niveau local, régional, étatique/provincial et national. 1, record 2, French, - organisation%20de%20marketing%20de%20destinations
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tourisme Fredericton est l'organisation de marketing de destination qui s'emploie à promouvoir Fredericton en tant que destination de choix dans la vallée du fleuve Saint-Jean. Nous pouvons vous diriger vers les fournisseurs qui correspondent à vos besoins particuliers et vous aider à planifier votre itinéraire, vous offrir un éducotour et vous fournir de la documentation, des images et des cartes. Nous encourageons les voyagistes à visiter notre région et nous pouvons vous aider du côté de l'hébergement, des inspections de sites ainsi que vous fournir un guide. 2, record 2, French, - organisation%20de%20marketing%20de%20destinations
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les offices de commercialisation touristique regroupent les gouvernements provinciaux et territoriaux, les associations touristiques régionales et les bureaux de tourisme et de congrès. 3, record 2, French, - organisation%20de%20marketing%20de%20destinations
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2006-02-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Medical and Dental Services (Military)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Director Health Services Operations
1, record 3, English, Director%20Health%20Services%20Operations
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- D H Svcs Ops 2, record 3, English, D%20H%20Svcs%20Ops
correct
- DHSO 3, record 3, English, DHSO
correct, see observation
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Director Health Operations 4, record 3, English, Director%20Health%20Operations
former designation, correct
- DHO 3, record 3, English, DHO
former designation, correct
- DHO 3, record 3, English, DHO
- Director Medical Operations 4, record 3, English, Director%20Medical%20Operations
former designation, correct
- DMO 3, record 3, English, DMO
former designation, correct
- DMO 3, record 3, English, DMO
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Director Health Services Operations; D H Svcs Ops: title and shortened form to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. The abbreviation "DHSO" should only be used in tables where there is little space. 5, record 3, English, - Director%20Health%20Services%20Operations
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Service de santé et service dentaire (Militaire)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Directeur - Opérations (Services de santé)
1, record 3, French, Directeur%20%2D%20Op%C3%A9rations%20%28Services%20de%20sant%C3%A9%29
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- D Ops Svc S 2, record 3, French, D%20Ops%20Svc%20S
correct, masculine noun
- DOSS 3, record 3, French, DOSS
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Directeur - Service de santé (Opérations) 4, record 3, French, Directeur%20%2D%20Service%20de%20sant%C3%A9%20%28Op%C3%A9rations%29
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- DSSO 3, record 3, French, DSSO
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- DSSO 3, record 3, French, DSSO
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Directeur - Opérations (Services de santé); D Ops Svc S : titre et forme abrégée d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. L'abréviation «DOSS» n'est utilisé que dans les tableaux où il n'y a peu d'espace. 5, record 3, French, - Directeur%20%2D%20Op%C3%A9rations%20%28Services%20de%20sant%C3%A9%29
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Directeur Opérations (Services de santé)
- Directeur Service de santé (Opérations)
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-01-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Tourism (General)
- Management Control
- Foreign Trade
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Destination Management Organization
1, record 4, English, Destination%20Management%20Organization
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- DMO 1, record 4, English, DMO
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Participating governance structures led by local authorities, with the involvement of local NGOs, community and indigenous representatives, academia, and local chambers of commerce, make up what are known as "Destination Management Organizations" (DMOs). Often DMOs take the form of local tourism boards, councils, or development organizations. 2, record 4, English, - Destination%20Management%20Organization
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tourisme (Généralités)
- Contrôle de gestion
- Commerce extérieur
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- organisation de tourisme réceptif
1, record 4, French, organisation%20de%20tourisme%20r%C3%A9ceptif
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- organisateur d'activités sur place 2, record 4, French, organisateur%20d%27activit%C3%A9s%20sur%20place
unofficial, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Organisation se trouvant sur place et pouvant aider à organiser un événement (foire commerciale, conférence, etc.). 2, record 4, French, - organisation%20de%20tourisme%20r%C3%A9ceptif
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les étudiants du DESS effectuent un stage (en France ou a l'étranger) dans une organisation de tourisme réceptif, d'une durée de 12 à 24 semaines. 1, record 4, French, - organisation%20de%20tourisme%20r%C3%A9ceptif
Record 4, Key term(s)
- organisatrice d'activités sur place
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2000-04-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Federal Administration
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- deputy minister's office
1, record 5, English, deputy%20minister%27s%20office
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, Key term(s)
- DMO
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Administration fédérale
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- cabinet de sous-ministre
1, record 5, French, cabinet%20de%20sous%2Dministre
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme tiré du Manuel du Conseil du Trésor/Communications 1, record 5, French, - cabinet%20de%20sous%2Dministre
Record 5, Key term(s)
- CSM
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1993-03-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Duty Movements Officer
1, record 6, English, Duty%20Movements%20Officer
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Officier des mouvements de service
1, record 6, French, Officier%20des%20mouvements%20de%20service
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Annuaire du MDN. 1, record 6, French, - Officier%20des%20mouvements%20de%20service
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1984-09-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- data modification order 1, record 7, English, data%20modification%20order
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- commande de modification de données 1, record 7, French, commande%20de%20modification%20de%20donn%C3%A9es
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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