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Record 1 2023-11-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telecommunications
  • Telephone Services
  • Telephone Switching
CONT

The MCC is a three-digit code that identifies the country in which the subscriber is located ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Télécommunications
  • Services téléphoniques
  • Commutation téléphonique

Spanish

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Record 2 2023-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
DEF

A deep convective system which is considerably larger than an individual thunderstorm ...

CONT

A particular type of MCS [mesoscale convective system], an MCC is a large, circular, long-lived cluster of showers and thunderstorms identified by satellite. It often emerges out of other storm types during the late-night and early-morning hours. MCCs can cover an entire state.

OBS

The area with a temperature below −52 °C must exceed 50 000 km², and there must be a continuous area, exceeding 100 000 km², below −32 °C. This larger area must be elongated, with an eccentricity (ratio of minor axis to major axis) of 0.7 or more. These criteria must be satisfied for a period of more than 6 hours for the classification to apply.

OBS

... it is often marked by an extensive middle-to-upper tropospheric stratiform-anvil cloud of several hundred kilometres in breadth.

Key term(s)
  • meso-scale convective complex

French

Domaine(s)
  • Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
DEF

Système convectif de grande extension verticale et d'étendue considérablement plus grande qu'une simple cellule orageuse [...]

CONT

Plus spécifiquement, les complexes convectifs de méso-échelle (CCM), un type de SCM [système convectif de méso-échelle] large et persistant, sont associés à des précipitations intenses pouvant causer des inondations, le tout accompagné de vents forts.

OBS

[...] il est souvent associé à un nuage stratiforme en forme d'enclume des niveaux moyens à supérieurs de la troposphère qui peut s'étendre horizontalement sur plusieurs centaines de kilomètres.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Fenómenos meteorológicos, climáticos y atmosféricos
DEF

Sistema convectivo profundo apreciablemente mayor que una célula tormentosa simple [...]

OBS

[...] se caracteriza a menudo por la presencia de una nube estratiforme en forma de yunque que va de los niveles medios a los superiores de la troposfera y que puede tener una extensión horizontal de varios centenares de kilómetros.

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Record 3 2021-03-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Organization
CONT

A military control centre is located on a platform, which can be based on land, sea or air, and in addition can be either mobile or stationary.

OBS

military control centre; MCC: designations standardized by NATO.

Key term(s)
  • military control center

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organisation militaire
CONT

Un centre militaire de contrôle est situé sur une plate-forme fixe ou mobile pouvant être basée sur la terre, en mer ou dans les airs.

OBS

centre militaire de contrôle; CMC : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN.

Spanish

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Record 4 2021-01-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Drugs and Drug Addiction
  • Medication
OBS

Medical Cannabis Canada (MCC) is a national non-profit patient advocacy organization whose mission is to advance the outcomes of all medical cannabis patients and ensure they can access their treatment safely, equitably and with the support of health care professionals.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Drogues et toxicomanie
  • Médicaments

Spanish

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Record 5 2019-04-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Citizenship and Immigration
  • Culture (General)
OBS

For the purposes of the Federal Identity Program (FIP), Legal name: Department of Multiculturalism and Citizenship. Applied Title: Multiculturalism and Citizenship Canada.

OBS

The Department of Multiculturalism and Citizenship was dissolved in 1994, and its responsibilities were taken over by the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Department of Citizenship and Immigration, now called Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Citoyenneté et immigration
  • Culture (Généralités)
OBS

Aux fins du Programme de coordination de l'image de marque, Appellation légale : ministère du Multiculturalisme et de la Citoyenneté. Titre d'usage : Multiculturalisme et Citoyenneté Canada.

OBS

Multiculturalisme et Citoyenneté Canada a été dissous en 1994. Le volet multiculturalisme est pris en charge par Patrimoine canadien et le volet citoyenneté tombe sous l'autorité de Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada, maintenant appelé Immigration, Réfugiés et Citoyenneté Canada.

Spanish

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Record 6 2018-10-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Titles
  • Peace-Keeping Operations
OBS

Established by the United Nations as part of the peacekeeping mission in Eritrea and Ethiopia.

Key term(s)
  • Military Co-ordination Commission

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations militaires
  • Opérations de maintien de la paix
OBS

Mise sur pied par les Nations Unies dans le cadre de l'opération de maintien de la paix en Érythrée et en Éthiopie.

Spanish

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Record 7 2018-07-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Organization
  • Naval Forces
OBS

maritime component command; MCC: designations standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organisation militaire
  • Forces navales
OBS

commandement de composante maritime; MCC : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN.

Spanish

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Record 8 2018-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Naval Forces
OBS

maritime component commander; MCC: designations standardized by NATO.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Forces navales
OBS

commandant de composante maritime; MCC : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN.

Spanish

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Record 9 2012-09-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
  • Economic Co-operation and Development
OBS

United Nations.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
  • Coopération et développement économiques
OBS

États-Unis.

Spanish

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Record 10 2010-03-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Religion (General)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Religion (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 11 2008-09-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Organization
  • Military Materiel Management
  • Military Transportation
DEF

An organization responsible for the planning, routing, scheduling and control of personnel and cargo movements over lines of communications.

OBS

movement control; movement control centre: terms and definition standardized by NATO.

OBS

movement control organization; MCO: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces.

Key term(s)
  • movement control center
  • movement control organisation

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organisation militaire
  • Gestion du matériel militaire
  • Transport militaire
DEF

Organisme chargé de la préparation, des mesures d'exécution et de la régulation des mouvements et transports de personnel et de fret sur les lignes de communication.

OBS

organisation des mouvements et transports : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN.

OBS

organisation de contrôle des mouvements; OCM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre.

OBS

organisation du contrôle des mouvements; OCM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes.

OBS

centre de contrôle des mouvements : terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du soutien au combat.

Spanish

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Record 12 2007-08-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Religion (General)
OBS

MCC seeks to demonstrate God's love by working among people suffering from poverty, conflict, oppression and natural disaster. MCC serves as a channel for interchange by building mutually transformative relationships. MCC strives for peace, justice and the dignity of all people by sharing our experiences, resources and faith in Jesus Christ.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Religion (Généralités)
OBS

MENNONITE CENTRAL COMMITTEE (COMITE CENTRAL MENNONITE). Organisation non gouvernementale. Siège: AKRON PA (USA); Winnipeg (Canada); Ouagadougou (Bureau régional Afrique de l'Ouest). Date de création : 1920. Burkina Faso.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Religión (Generalidades)
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Record 13 2007-03-07

English

Subject field(s)
  • Committees and Boards (Admin.)
  • Military Organization
OBS

military cooperation committee; MCC: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces.

Key term(s)
  • military co-operation committee

French

Domaine(s)
  • Comités et commissions (Admin.)
  • Organisation militaire
OBS

comité de coopération militaire; CCM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes.

Spanish

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Record 14 2006-06-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Intergovernmental Programs
  • Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
OBS

Canada-United States Military Cooperation Committee (MCC). The Military Cooperation Committee was formed in 1946 and manages cooperation at the military planning level. Its subcommittee responsibilities include mapping and charting, meteorology, oceanography, communications and electronics, and logistics planning.

Key term(s)
  • Canada-United States Military Co-operation Committee
  • Military Cooperation Committee
  • Military Co-operation Committee

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes intergouvernementaux
  • Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
OBS

En 1946, la Commission permanente mixte de défense a créé le Comité de coopération militaire canado-américain pour servir de cadre à la gestion de la planification militaire et de la coordination de l'échange de renseignements militaires.

OBS

Comité de coopération militaire canado-américain (CCMCA). Créé en 1946, le Comité de coopération militaire est chargé de gérer la coopération en matière de planification militaire. Les responsabilités des sous-comités incluent la cartographie, la météorologie, l'océanographie, les communications et l'électronique, ainsi que la planification logistique.

Key term(s)
  • Comité de coopération militaire canado américain
  • Comité Canado américain de coopération militaire
  • Comité de coopération militaire

Spanish

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Record 15 2005-07-28

English

Subject field(s)
  • Ship and Boat Parts
  • Submarines (Naval Forces)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Parties des bateaux
  • Sous-marins (Forces navales)

Spanish

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Record 16 2005-07-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Space Centres
OBS

The center, including its computer complex, communications center, flight simulation facility and flight operations displays is due to be operational in 1964.

OBS

mission control center: term officially approved by the RADARSAT-2 Terminology Approval Group (RTAG).

Key term(s)
  • mission control centre

French

Domaine(s)
  • Centres spatiaux
OBS

centre de contrôle de mission : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie spatiale (CUTS) et du Groupe de travail de la terminologie de RADARSAT-2 (GTTR).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Centros espaciales
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Record 17 2003-05-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Programs and Programming
DEF

The controller program in an operating system.

CONT

Burroughs released its master control program (MCP) written in a high-level language and with facilities for multiprocessing and multiprogramming.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
DEF

Programme régissant le fonctionnement de la machine (moniteur) ou des différentes parties d'un programme.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Programas y programación (Informática)
DEF

Programa de computadora (ordenador) para controlar la operación del sistema.

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Record 18 2003-03-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Space Centres
OBS

NASA.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Centres spatiaux
Key term(s)
  • Centre de contrôle des missions

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Centros espaciales
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Record 19 2002-10-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Computers and Calculators
  • Applications of Automation
  • Telecommunications Facilities

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Ordinateurs et calculateurs
  • Automatisation et applications
  • Installations de télécommunications

Spanish

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Record 20 2002-04-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
  • Meteorology
Key term(s)
  • Meteosat control centre

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
  • Météorologie

Spanish

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Record 21 2002-04-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telecommunications
Key term(s)
  • master control centre

French

Domaine(s)
  • Télécommunications

Spanish

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Record 22 2002-04-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Scientific Instruments

French

Domaine(s)
  • Instruments scientifiques

Spanish

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Record 23 2001-12-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Earth-based Stations
  • Military Communications
OBS

Satellite communications (SATCOM).

Key term(s)
  • main control center

French

Domaine(s)
  • Stations terriennes
  • Transmissions militaires
OBS

Télécommunications par satellite (SATCOM).

Spanish

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Record 24 2001-12-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • General Conduct of Military Operations
Key term(s)
  • movement coordination center

French

Domaine(s)
  • Conduite générale des opérations militaires

Spanish

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Record 25 2001-08-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telecommunications
  • Radiotelephony
CONT

LPG Mobile Communication Center enables faxing and viewing attachments with a mobile phone. Finnish mobile software company LPG Innovations today unveiled a new product, LPG Mobile Communication Center (MCC), targeted at operators, service providers and enterprises, enabling them to offer their customers or personnel mobile access to Intranet services such as e-mails, calendars and directories with their wireless devices ... LPG Mobile Communication Center is built on technologies introduced in LPG WAPoffice. It allows access to Intranet services through mobile devices with a web browser, such as mobile phones and PDAs.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Télécommunications
  • Radiotéléphonie
CONT

De plus, le centre de communication mobile de Visteon, une approche marketing sur mesure visant l'accroissement de la clientèle, met en vitrine des solutions de technologie novatrice de la Société sur Broad Street, devant la Bourse de New York. Parmi les technologies vedettes du centre figurent notamment Visteon Voice Technology(MC), Rear Seat Entertainment and ICES de Visteon, un système d'exploitation embarqué.

Spanish

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Record 26 2001-06-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Transport
OBS

main collecting center; MCC: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport aérien
OBS

centre de collecte principal; MCC : terme et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI).

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transporte aéreo
OBS

centro recopilador principal; MCC: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI).

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Record 27 2000-04-12

English

Subject field(s)
  • Personnel Management (General)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion du personnel (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 28 1997-11-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Operations Research and Management

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Recherche et gestion opérationnelles

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos y comités internacionales
  • Investigación y gestión operacionales
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Record 29 1997-11-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Public Administration
Key term(s)
  • Management Co-ordination Committee

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Administration publique

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Organismos, unidades administrativas y comités
  • Administración pública
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Record 30 1997-10-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Communication and Information Management
OBS

MITNET = Multipurpose Integrated Telecommunications Network.

Key term(s)
  • MITNET Command Center
  • MITNET Control Center

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Gestion des communications et de l'information
OBS

Source(s) : (Centre de commande...) : Annuaire du MAECI [ministère des Affaires étrangères et du Commerce international] de février 1996.

OBS

Source(s) : (Centre de contrôle...) : Lexique du SIGNET [Secure Integrated Global Network].

Spanish

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Record 31 1994-02-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Air Transport

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transport aérien

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Transporte aéreo
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Record 32 1994-01-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Microbiology and Parasitology

French

Domaine(s)
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie

Spanish

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Record 33 1992-05-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Public Administration
Key term(s)
  • Management Co-ordinating Committee

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Administration publique
OBS

Source(s) : Bureau du SM [Sous-ministre].

Spanish

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Record 34 1990-03-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
OBS

Francotrain.

Spanish

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Record 35 1989-08-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
  • Informatics

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Informatique
OBS

A Statistique Canada.

Spanish

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Record 36 1988-10-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Military (General)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Militaire (Généralités)

Spanish

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Record 37 1988-10-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Communications
  • Telecommunications
Key term(s)
  • message control center

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transmissions militaires
  • Télécommunications

Spanish

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Record 38 1985-07-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Various Military Titles

French

Domaine(s)
  • Appellations militaires diverses
OBS

BFC Cold Lake.

Spanish

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Record 39 1984-04-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Penal Law
Key term(s)
  • Metropolitan Correctional Center

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
  • Droit pénal
OBS

Nom de prison.

Key term(s)
  • Metropolitan Correctional Center
  • Centre correctionnel métropolitain
  • Centre correctionnel de la Métropole

Spanish

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