TERMIUM Plus®
From: Translation Bureau
On social media
Consult the Government of Canada’s terminology data bank.
NUMERICAL SYSTEM [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2001-05-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Grain Growing
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- numerical system
1, record 1, English, numerical%20system
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Two basic grain grading systems are in use throughout the world: the fair average quality system and the numerical system. The numerical system is the more common system. It separates grain into divisions of quality defined by grading factors. Each division is identified by a grade name or number and grain is bought and sold on the basis of these grades. Buyers obtain the specific quality desired by selecting the grain by grade name and number. In some grading systems, such as Canada's, a certificate of grade is acceptable to an importer, and no additional samples are required as evidence of quality. In other systems, importers demand additional safeguards, such as a sample, together with analytical details of the actual grain being shipped. 1, record 1, English, - numerical%20system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Culture des céréales
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- méthode numérique
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9thode%20num%C3%A9rique
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il existe deux méthodes principales d'agréage : la méthode de la bonne qualité moyenne et la méthode numérique. La méthode numérique est la plus répandue. Elle divise le grain d'après sa qualité, définie par certains facteurs d'agréage. Chaque division reçoit une appellation ou un numéro de grade qui sert de base dans les transactions. Les acquéreurs achètent la qualité particulière qu'ils désirent d'après l'appellation ou le numéro de grade. Dans certains systèmes d'agréage, comme celui du Canada, l'importateur se contente d'un certificat d'agréage, sans recourir à des échantillons supplémentaires comme preuve de qualité. Ailleurs, les importateurs exigeront des garanties supplémentaires telles qu'un échantillon avec analyse détaillée du grain expédié. 1, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20num%C3%A9rique
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2026
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
GCtranslate (available on the Government of Canada network only)
Use this artificial intelligence prototype to translate Government of Canada content up to and including Protected B. Available to employees of selected departments and agencies only.
Writing tools
The Language Portal’s writing tools have a new look! Easy to consult, they give you access to a wealth of information that will help you write better in English and French.
Glossaries and vocabularies
Access Translation Bureau glossaries and vocabularies.
- Date Modified:


