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FACILITY [17 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-10-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- facility
1, record 1, English, facility
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A physical setting used to serve a specific purpose. 1, record 1, English, - facility
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- installation
1, record 1, French, installation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Aménagement physique qui sert à une fin précise. 1, record 1, French, - installation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-02-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Construction Engineering (Military)
- Military Finances
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- facility
1, record 2, English, facility
correct, see observation, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A real property or immovable consisting of one or more of the following: a building, a structure, a utility system, pavement and underlying land. 2, record 2, English, - facility
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
facility: designation officially approved by the Air Force Terminology Panel; designation and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel and the Defence Terminology Standardization Board. 3, record 2, English, - facility
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
facility: The plural form of this term (facilities) was standardized by NATO in 2017. 3, record 2, English, - facility
Record 2, Key term(s)
- facilities
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Génie construction (Militaire)
- Finances militaires
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- installation
1, record 2, French, installation
correct, see observation, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Immeuble ou bien réel qui consiste en un ou plusieurs des éléments suivants : un bâtiment, une structure, un réseau de services publics, une chaussée et le terrain sous-jacent. 2, record 2, French, - installation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
installation : désignation uniformisée par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de la Force aérienne; désignation et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées et par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la défense. 3, record 2, French, - installation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
installation : Le terme au pluriel (installations) a été normalisé par l'OTAN en 2017. 3, record 2, French, - installation
Record 2, Key term(s)
- installations
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-02-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Production Management
- Corporate Structure
- Production (Economics)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- manufacturing facility
1, record 3, English, manufacturing%20facility
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- facility 1, record 3, English, facility
correct
- operating unit 1, record 3, English, operating%20unit
correct
- manufacturing unit 1, record 3, English, manufacturing%20unit
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Zenith had generally followed a strategy of maintaining a high degree of flexibility in its manufacturing facilities for color television receivers. ... however, Zenith chose to expand production capacity ... by consolidating color TV assembly in two large plants. 1, record 3, English, - manufacturing%20facility
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gestion de la production
- Structures de l'entreprise
- Production (Économie)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- unité de production
1, record 3, French, unit%C3%A9%20de%20production
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- unité de fonctionnement 2, record 3, French, unit%C3%A9%20de%20fonctionnement
feminine noun
- unité d'exécution 2, record 3, French, unit%C3%A9%20d%27ex%C3%A9cution
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La stratégie de Zenith avait en général été de maintenir un haut degré de flexibilité dans ses unités de production de récepteurs de télévision couleur. Cependant, [...] Zenith a choisi de se déplacer fortement vers le bas en termes de processus [...] en concentrant le montage de ses postes couleur dans deux grandes usines; [...] 1, record 3, French, - unit%C3%A9%20de%20production
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión de la producción
- Estructura de la empresa
- Producción (Economía)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- instalación de manufactura
1, record 3, Spanish, instalaci%C3%B3n%20de%20manufactura
feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-09-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Civil Architecture
- Emergency Management
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- facility
1, record 4, English, facility
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A permanent or temporary building, or a portion of a building, or equipment used for a specific purpose. 1, record 4, English, - facility
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
facility: term usually used in the plural. 2, record 4, English, - facility
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
facility: term and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 2, record 4, English, - facility
Record 4, Key term(s)
- facilities
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Architecture civile
- Gestion des urgences
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- installation
1, record 4, French, installation
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Bâtiment permanent ou temporaire, ou partie de bâtiment, ou équipement destiné à un usage déterminé. 1, record 4, French, - installation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
installation : terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel. 2, record 4, French, - installation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
installation : terme et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 2, record 4, French, - installation
Record 4, Key term(s)
- installations
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2008-04-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Stationary Airport Facilities
- Ground Installations (Air Forces)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- installation
1, record 5, English, installation
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- instl 2, record 5, English, instl
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- facility 3, record 5, English, facility
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An activity or an installation which provides specific operating assistance to military or civil air operations. 4, record 5, English, - installation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
installation; instl: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 5, record 5, English, - installation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Installations fixes d'aéroport
- Installations au sol (Forces aériennes)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- installation
1, record 5, French, installation
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- instl 2, record 5, French, instl
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
installation; instl : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 3, record 5, French, - installation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
installation : terme uniformisé par les Comités d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes et Maintenance. 3, record 5, French, - installation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-09-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Industrial Establishments
- Areal Planning (Urban Studies)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- facility
1, record 6, English, facility
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- accommodation 2, record 6, English, accommodation
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A physical plant or installation (e.g. base, arsenal, or building) used to make easier the performance of a function. 3, record 6, English, - facility
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Établissements industriels
- Aménagement du territoire
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- installation
1, record 6, French, installation
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Atelier ou aménagement (base, arsenal, bâtiment, etc.) utilisé pour faciliter l'exécution d'une fonction. 2, record 6, French, - installation
Record 6, Key term(s)
- installations
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-11-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Federal Administration
- Production (Economics)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- facilities
1, record 7, English, facilities
correct, plural
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
All productive factors excluding employees, other than premises, owned leased or otherwise customarily used by those constituent parts of the Government of Canada for which the Treasury Board is the employer. 2, record 7, English, - facilities
Record 7, Key term(s)
- facility
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Administration fédérale
- Production (Économie)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- installations
1, record 7, French, installations
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tous les facteurs de production (à l'exception des employés) sans les locaux d'ordinaire occupés en propriété, en location ou autrement par les éléments constitutifs du gouvernement du Canada pour lesquels le Conseil du Trésor représente l'employeur. 2, record 7, French, - installations
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Termes tirés du Manuel du Conseil du Trésor - Relations de travail. 3, record 7, French, - installations
Record 7, Key term(s)
- facilité
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Administración federal
- Producción (Economía)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- instalaciones
1, record 7, Spanish, instalaciones
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-11-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
- Finance
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- facility
1, record 8, English, facility
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... the government has agreed to match, through the provision of "crédit mixte" facilities by the Export Development Corporation, the concessional financing offered by foreign governments in selective cases where the competitive position of Canadian bids is at stake. 2, record 8, English, - facility
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
- Finances
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- mécanisme
1, record 8, French, m%C3%A9canisme
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comercio exterior
- Finanzas
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- mecanismo
1, record 8, Spanish, mecanismo
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2000-03-24
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Administrative Law
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- facility
1, record 9, English, facility
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- institution 1, record 9, English, institution
correct
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Droit administratif
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- établissement
1, record 9, French, %C3%A9tablissement
correct, 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 - external organization data 2000-03-22
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- facility
1, record 10, English, facility
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Surface water recharge to the facility is to be limited to that from direct natural precipitation. Also, no permanent water pool will be allowed on the tailings area. 1, record 10, English, - facility
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- lieu de gestion
1, record 10, French, lieu%20de%20gestion
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'apport en eau de surface dans les lieux de gestion doit se limiter à la précipitation naturelle directe et aucune mare d'eau permanente ne doit être tolérée sur les lieux. 1, record 10, French, - lieu%20de%20gestion
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1997-07-23
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Areal Planning (Urban Studies)
- Parks and Botanical Gardens
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- facility
1, record 11, English, facility
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any structure or development provided for the use, accommodation and convenience of park visitors, such as buildings, trails and utilities. 1, record 11, English, - facility
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term used by Parks Canada. 2, record 11, English, - facility
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Aménagement du territoire
- Parcs et jardins botaniques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- installation
1, record 11, French, installation
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ouvrage ou aménagement conçu pour offrir des services aux visiteurs des parcs : bâtiments, sentiers et services publics. 1, record 11, French, - installation
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme en usage à Parcs Canada. 2, record 11, French, - installation
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - external organization data 1994-09-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Science and Technology
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- facility
1, record 12, English, facility
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... a place where ... any substance in a quantity set out in column II of an item of the schedules is used, processed, stored or otherwise possessed .... 1, record 12, English, - facility
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Sciences et techniques nucléaires
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- établissement
1, record 12, French, %C3%A9tablissement
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- installation 2, record 12, French, installation
feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] lieu où est utilisée, traitée, stockée ou autrement conservée toute quantité de substance indiquée à la colonne II d'un article de l'année [...] 1, record 12, French, - %C3%A9tablissement
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'installation de stockage de déchets de Douglas Point est située sur la rive est du lac Huron [...] L'installation comprend les bâtiments de la centrale et les terrains adjacents tous sous la responsabilité de l'Énergie atomique du Canada, Limitée [...] 2, record 12, French, - %C3%A9tablissement
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - external organization data 1994-09-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Science and Technology
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- facility
1, record 13, English, facility
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A nuclear reactor, the thermal power of which may exceed 10 megawatts during normal operation, is located and includes all buildings and other structures containing, forming part or connected to the nuclear reactor .... 1, record 13, English, - facility
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Sciences et techniques nucléaires
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- établissement
1, record 13, French, %C3%A9tablissement
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] lieu où est situé un réacteur nucléaire dont la puissance thermique en fonctionnement normal peut dépasser 10 mégawatts, et comprend tous les bâtiments et autres structures qui abritent le réacteur nucléaire, qui en font partie ou qui y sont reliés [...] 1, record 13, French, - %C3%A9tablissement
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1994-09-09
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Health Institutions
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- facility
1, record 14, English, facility
correct, generic
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Something (as a hospital, machinery, plumbing) that is built, constructed, installed, or established to perform some particular function or to serve or facilitate some particular end. 1, record 14, English, - facility
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Établissements de santé
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- installations
1, record 14, French, installations
correct, feminine noun, plural, specific
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des objets, dispositifs, bâtiments, etc. installés etc. installés en vue d'un usage particulier. 2, record 14, French, - installations
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
les installations du nouvel hôpital sont de toute première qualité. 2, record 14, French, - installations
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1994-09-09
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Health Institutions
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- facility
1, record 15, English, facility
correct, generic
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Something (as a hospital, machinery, plumbing) that is built, constructed, installed, or established to perform some particular function or to serve or facilitate some particular end. 1, record 15, English, - facility
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Établissements de santé
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- matériel
1, record 15, French, mat%C3%A9riel
correct, masculine noun, specific
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des objets utilisés pour une activité. 1, record 15, French, - mat%C3%A9riel
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1994-09-09
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Health Institutions
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- facility
1, record 16, English, facility
correct, generic
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Something (as a hospital, machinery, plumbing) that is built, constructed, installed, or established to perform some particular function or to serve or facilitate some particular end. 1, record 16, English, - facility
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Établissements de santé
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- équipement
1, record 16, French, %C3%A9quipement
correct, masculine noun, specific
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des installations en état de fonctionnement (bâtiment, appareils). 1, record 16, French, - %C3%A9quipement
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Améliorer l'équipement hospitalier est une des tâche du ministère de la santé. 1, record 16, French, - %C3%A9quipement
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1981-05-28
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Transmission
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- facility 1, record 17, English, facility
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A transmission path between two or more locations without terminating or signalling equipment. The addition of terminating equipment would produce either a channel, a central office line or a trunk. Various types of signalling would also be used depending on the application. 1, record 17, English, - facility
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Transmission (Télécommunications)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- moyen de transmission
1, record 17, French, moyen%20de%20transmission
masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Artère de transmission établie entre deux ou plusieurs points et ne comportant pas d'équipement de terminaison ou de signalisation. Devient une voie, une ligne réseau ou une liaison si on y ajoute de l'équipement de terminaison. 1, record 17, French, - moyen%20de%20transmission
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
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