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LIFELONG LEARNING [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-07-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- continuous learning
1, record 1, English, continuous%20learning
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- continual learning 1, record 1, English, continual%20learning
correct, standardized
- lifelong learning 1, record 1, English, lifelong%20learning
correct, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[An] incremental training of an AI [artificial intelligence] system that takes place on an ongoing basis during the operation phase of the AI system life cycle. 1, record 1, English, - continuous%20learning
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
continuous learning; continual learning; lifelong learning: designations and definition standardized by ISO in collaboration with the International Electrotechnical Commission. 2, record 1, English, - continuous%20learning
Record 1, Key term(s)
- life-long learning
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- apprentissage continu
1, record 1, French, apprentissage%20continu
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- apprentissage permanent 1, record 1, French, apprentissage%20permanent
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- apprentissage tout au long de la vie 1, record 1, French, apprentissage%20tout%20au%20long%20de%20la%20vie
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Entraînement progressif d'un système d'IA [intelligence artificielle] qui a lieu de façon continue pendant la phase d'exploitation du cycle de vie du système d'IA. 1, record 1, French, - apprentissage%20continu
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
apprentissage continu; apprentissage permanent; apprentissage tout au long de la vie : désignations et définition normalisées par l'ISO en collaboration avec la Commission électrotechnique internationale. 2, record 1, French, - apprentissage%20continu
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-01-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Training of Personnel
- Military Training
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- continuous learning
1, record 2, English, continuous%20learning
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- lifelong learning 2, record 2, English, lifelong%20learning
correct, officially approved
- life-long learning 3, record 2, English, life%2Dlong%20learning
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A life-long ... process of developing and sustaining new knowledge, skills and attitudes to enable individuals to adapt performance to maintain currency and competency in their profession, throughout their careers. 4, record 2, English, - continuous%20learning
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
lifelong learning: designation officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel. 5, record 2, English, - continuous%20learning
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
- Instruction du personnel militaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- apprentissage continu
1, record 2, French, apprentissage%20continu
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- acquisition continue du savoir 2, record 2, French, acquisition%20continue%20du%20savoir
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus à vie de développement et de maintien des nouvelles connaissances, habiletés et attitudes qui permet aux individus d'adapter leur rendement de façon à maintenir à jour leurs compétences dans leur profession tout au long de leur carrière. 3, record 2, French, - apprentissage%20continu
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
apprentissage continu : désignation uniformisée par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées. 4, record 2, French, - apprentissage%20continu
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Capacitación del personal
- Instrucción del personal militar
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- capacitación continua
1, record 2, Spanish, capacitaci%C3%B3n%20continua
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- aprendizaje continuo 2, record 2, Spanish, aprendizaje%20continuo
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2013-05-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Continuing Education
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- continuing education
1, record 3, English, continuing%20education
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- permanent education 2, record 3, English, permanent%20education
correct
- lifelong education 3, record 3, English, lifelong%20education
correct
- life-long education 4, record 3, English, life%2Dlong%20education
correct
- lifelong learning 5, record 3, English, lifelong%20learning
correct
- life-long learning 6, record 3, English, life%2Dlong%20learning
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Concept of some form of structured educational processes continuing throughout an individual's life. 7, record 3, English, - continuing%20education
Record 3, Key term(s)
- life long education
- life long learning
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Éducation permanente
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- éducation permanente
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9ducation%20permanente
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- apprentissage permanent 2, record 3, French, apprentissage%20permanent
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Concept selon lequel l'éducation n'est pas une opération limitée dans le temps qui s'arrête à la fin de la scolarité à plein temps ou après des études supérieures, mais un processus qui doit se poursuivre tout au long de la vie. 3, record 3, French, - %C3%A9ducation%20permanente
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Educación permanente
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- educación permanente
1, record 3, Spanish, educaci%C3%B3n%20permanente
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- educación continua 2, record 3, Spanish, educaci%C3%B3n%20continua
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Término utilizado, en un sentido amplio, para designar todas las formas y tipos de enseñanzas cursadas por las personas que abandonaron la educación formal en alguno de sus niveles, que han ejercido una profesión o que han desempañado una función de adulto en una sociedad determinada. 2, record 3, Spanish, - educaci%C3%B3n%20permanente
Record 4 - internal organization data 1995-11-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Sociology of Old Age
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Lifelong Learning
1, record 4, English, Lifelong%20Learning
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Published by the National Advisory Council on Aging in the series The NACA Position on ... 1, record 4, English, - Lifelong%20Learning
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Sociologie de la vieillesse
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- L'éducation continue
1, record 4, French, L%27%C3%A9ducation%20continue
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Publication du Conseil consultatif national sur le troisième âge qui fait partie de la collection La position du CCNTA sur ... 1, record 4, French, - L%27%C3%A9ducation%20continue
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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