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OBS [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-08-21
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- obstacle
1, record 1, English, obstacle
correct, noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- obs 2, record 1, English, obs
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- obstruction 3, record 1, English, obstruction
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
- obs 4, record 1, English, obs
correct, officially approved
- obs 4, record 1, English, obs
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A natural or human-made object that creates a physical impediment to, or hazard for, the movement of vehicles and/or personnel. 5, record 1, English, - obstacle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "obstacle" is preferred in the land and air environments and "obstruction" in the water environment. 5, record 1, English, - obstacle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
obstacle; obstruction: designations and definition standardized by NATO. 6, record 1, English, - obstacle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
obstacle; obstruction; obs: designations officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 6, record 1, English, - obstacle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
obstacle: designation officially approved by the Engineering Terminology Working Group. 6, record 1, English, - obstacle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- obstacle
1, record 1, French, obstacle
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- obs 2, record 1, French, obs
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- obstruction 3, record 1, French, obstruction
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
- obs 4, record 1, French, obs
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- obs 4, record 1, French, obs
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Objet naturel ou artificiel qui entrave les mouvements de véhicules ou de personnel, ou qui constitue un danger pour ceux-ci. 5, record 1, French, - obstacle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[La désignation] «obstacle» est privilégiée dans les milieux terrestre et aérien et «obstruction» dans le milieu aquatique. 5, record 1, French, - obstacle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
obstacle; obstruction : désignations et définition normalisées par l'OTAN. 6, record 1, French, - obstacle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
obstacle; obstruction; obs : désignations uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre. 6, record 1, French, - obstacle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
obstacle; obs : désignations uniformisées par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 7, record 1, French, - obstacle
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
obstacle : désignation uniformisée par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du Génie. 6, record 1, French, - obstacle
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-08-19
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Safety (Water Transport)
- Pleasure Boating and Yachting
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Office of Boating Safety
1, record 2, English, Office%20of%20Boating%20Safety
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- OBS 2, record 2, English, OBS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The federal Office of Boating Safety (OBS) is responsible for promoting safe and responsible recreational boating activities. The areas of the OBS responsibility include the administration of the "Competency of Operators of Pleasure Craft Regulations" and those sections of the "Small Vessel Regulations" that apply to pleasure craft. 3, record 2, English, - Office%20of%20Boating%20Safety
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
On 01 April 2004, OBS was transferred from the Canadian Coast Guard of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans to Transport Canada. 3, record 2, English, - Office%20of%20Boating%20Safety
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Sécurité (Transport par eau)
- Yachting et navigation de plaisance
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Bureau de la sécurité nautique
1, record 2, French, Bureau%20de%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20nautique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- BSN 2, record 2, French, BSN
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Bureau de la sécurité nautique (BSN) du gouvernement fédéral est chargé de promouvoir un comportement sécuritaire et responsable dans les activités de navigation de plaisance. Parmi ses responsabilités figure l'administration du «Règlement sur la compétence des conducteurs d'embarcations de plaisance» et des dispositions du «Règlement sur les petits bâtiments» qui s'appliquent aux embarcations de plaisance. 3, record 2, French, - Bureau%20de%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20nautique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le 1er avril 2004, le BSN est passé de la Garde côtière canadienne (ministère des Pêches et Océans) à Transports Canada. 3, record 2, French, - Bureau%20de%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20nautique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Seguridad (Transporte por agua)
- Vela y navegación de placer
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Oficina de Seguridad Náutica
1, record 2, Spanish, Oficina%20de%20Seguridad%20N%C3%A1utica
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-11-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- observation
1, record 3, English, observation
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- obs 2, record 3, English, obs
correct
- obsn 3, record 3, English, obsn
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A remark or comment. 4, record 3, English, - observation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
obsn: abbreviation to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 5, record 3, English, - observation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- observation
1, record 3, French, observation
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- obs 2, record 3, French, obs
correct, feminine noun
- obsn 3, record 3, French, obsn
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parole, déclaration par laquelle on fait remarquer quelque chose à quelqu'un. 4, record 3, French, - observation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
obsn : abréviation d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 5, record 3, French, - observation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-02-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Names and Titles
- Government Contracts
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Open Bidding Service
1, record 4, English, Open%20Bidding%20Service
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- OBS 1, record 4, English, OBS
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Open Bidding Service provides an electronic database used to list government purchase requirements. It also sends out documents that suppliers need to bid for government contracts. 2, record 4, English, - Open%20Bidding%20Service
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Open Bidding Service (OBS) was replaced by the MERX and then by the Government Electronic Tendering Service (GETS). 3, record 4, English, - Open%20Bidding%20Service
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Appellations
- Marchés publics
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Service des invitations ouvertes à soumissionner
1, record 4, French, Service%20des%20invitations%20ouvertes%20%C3%A0%20soumissionner
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- SIOS 1, record 4, French, SIOS
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le service des invitations ouvertes à soumissionner (SIOS) fournit une base de données électroniques où sont consignées les exigences des gouvernements en matière d'achats. Il transmet également les documents nécessaires aux fournisseurs qui désirent soumissionner pour des marchés gouvernementaux. 2, record 4, French, - Service%20des%20invitations%20ouvertes%20%C3%A0%20soumissionner
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Service des invitations ouvertes à soumissionner (SIOS) a été remplacé par le MERX puis par le Service électronique d'appels d'offres du gouvernement (SEAOG). 3, record 4, French, - Service%20des%20invitations%20ouvertes%20%C3%A0%20soumissionner
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2009-08-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Biotechnology
- Sciences - General
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Office of Biotechnology and Science
1, record 5, English, Office%20of%20Biotechnology%20and%20Science
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Health Canada. The Office of Biotechnology and Science provides an integrated focal point for work on health-related biotechnology within Health Canada, as well as within the federal government and externally. The Office also serves as a central point for science issues concerning the Health Products and Food Branch (HPFB), and is the lead office for the Science Library Network. 1, record 5, English, - Office%20of%20Biotechnology%20and%20Science
Record 5, Key term(s)
- OBS
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Biotechnologie
- Sciences - Généralités
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Bureau de la biotechnologie et de la science
1, record 5, French, Bureau%20de%20la%20biotechnologie%20et%20de%20la%20science
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Santé Canada. Le Bureau de la biotechnologie et de la science est destiné à servir de point de convergence intégral pour la biotechnologie à Santé Canada et pour la biotechnologie en matière de santé au sein du gouvernement fédéral et à l'extérieur. Le Bureau agit également à titre de point de convergence pour les questions scientifiques qui touchent la Direction générale des produits de santé et des aliments (DGPSA) de Santé Canada et à titre de bureau directeur pour le Réseau des bibliothèques scientifiques. 1, record 5, French, - Bureau%20de%20la%20biotechnologie%20et%20de%20la%20science
Record 5, Key term(s)
- BBS
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités federales (canadienses)
- Biotecnología
- Ciencias - Generalidades
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Oficina de Biotecnología y Ciencia
1, record 5, Spanish, Oficina%20de%20Biotecnolog%C3%ADa%20y%20Ciencia
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-05-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Optical Telecommunications
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- optical burst switching
1, record 6, English, optical%20burst%20switching
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- OBS 1, record 6, English, OBS
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Optical burst switching is a promising hybrid approach between coarse grain optical circuit switching and fine grain optical packet switching. The benefit of optical burst switching (OBS) over conventional circuit switching is that there is no need to dedicate a wavelength for each end to end connection. In addition, optical burst switching is more viable than optical packet switching as the burst data does not need to be buffered or processed at the cross connect. This allows the strengths of optical switching technologies to be leveraged effectively and the problem of buffering in the optical domain to be circumvented. 2, record 6, English, - optical%20burst%20switching
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications optiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- commutation optique par rafales
1, record 6, French, commutation%20optique%20par%20rafales
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- OBS 1, record 6, French, OBS
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-03-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Corporate Structure
- Security
- CBRNE Operations
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Biosafety Division
1, record 7, English, Biosafety%20Division
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Office of Biosafety 2, record 7, English, Office%20of%20Biosafety
former designation, correct
- OBS 1, record 7, English, OBS
former designation, correct
- OBS 1, record 7, English, OBS
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Office of Biosafety (OBS) was amalgamated into the new Office of Laboratory Security from the Laboratory Centre for Disease Control in June 2000. The name changed for the Biosafety Division. 1, record 7, English, - Biosafety%20Division
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Structures de l'entreprise
- Sécurité
- Opérations CBRNE
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Division de la biosécurité
1, record 7, French, Division%20de%20la%20bios%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Bureau de biosécurité 1, record 7, French, Bureau%20de%20bios%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Bureau de biosécurité a été fusionné au nouveau Bureau de la sécurité des laboratoires à partir du Laboratoire de lutte contre la maladie (LLCM) en juin 2000. Le nom du Bureau de biosécurité est remplacé par la Division de la biosécurité. 1, record 7, French, - Division%20de%20la%20bios%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-09-14
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- organic mental disorder
1, record 8, English, organic%20mental%20disorder
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- organic brain syndrome 1, record 8, English, organic%20brain%20syndrome
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A constellation of psychological or behavioral signs and symptoms associated with one or more specific organic etiologic factors. 1, record 8, English, - organic%20mental%20disorder
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Grouped according to symptoms rather than etiology. DSM-III-R includes six specific categories of organic mental syndromes: delirium and dementia; amnestic syndrome or organic hallucinosis; organic delusional syndrome, organic mood syndrome, and organic anxiety syndrome; organic personality syndrome; intoxication and withdrawal; and a residual category, organic mental syndrome not otherwise specified. 1, record 8, English, - organic%20mental%20disorder
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- trouble mental organique
1, record 8, French, trouble%20mental%20organique
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- syndrome cérébral organique 1, record 8, French, syndrome%20c%C3%A9r%C3%A9bral%20organique
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Troubles mentaux organiques, y compris les troubles symptomatiques [...] . Ce groupe réunit un ensemble de troubles mentaux ayant en commun une étiologie organique démontrable, à type de maladie ou de lésion cérébrales, ou d'atteinte entraînant un dysfonctionnement du cerveau. Le dysfonctionnement peut être primaire: c'est le cas des maladies, lésions ou atteintes qui touchent le cerveau de manière directe ou sélective; il peut également être secondaire: c'est le cas des maladies et des troubles somatiques qui affectent le cerveau au même titre que les autres organes ou systèmes de l'organisme. 1, record 8, French, - trouble%20mental%20organique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-05-24
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
- Air Navigation Aids
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- omnibearing selector
1, record 9, English, omnibearing%20selector
correct, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- OBS 2, record 9, English, OBS
correct, officially approved
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- Omni Bearing Selector 3, record 9, English, Omni%20Bearing%20Selector
correct
- radial selector 4, record 9, English, radial%20selector
correct
- omni-bearing selector 5, record 9, English, omni%2Dbearing%20selector
- Omni-Bearing Selector 3, record 9, English, Omni%2DBearing%20Selector
- omni bearing selector 6, record 9, English, omni%20bearing%20selector
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument capable of being set manually to any desired bearing of an omnirange station and which controls a course deviation indicator. 2, record 9, English, - omnibearing%20selector
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
omnibearing selector; OBS: term, abbreviation and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 7, record 9, English, - omnibearing%20selector
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
- Aides à la navigation aérienne
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- sélecteur d'azimut
1, record 9, French, s%C3%A9lecteur%20d%27azimut
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- OBS 2, record 9, French, OBS
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- sélecteur omnidirectionnel 3, record 9, French, s%C3%A9lecteur%20omnidirectionnel
masculine noun
- sélecteur de relèvement 4, record 9, French, s%C3%A9lecteur%20de%20rel%C3%A8vement
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument pouvant être réglé manuellement sur n'importe quel azimut désiré d'une station de radiophare omnidirectionnel et qui commande un indicateur de déviation. 5, record 9, French, - s%C3%A9lecteur%20d%27azimut
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En supposant que vous envisagiez d'utiliser votre récepteur VOR pour repérer votre position par rapport à une station VOR, il est nécessaire d'obtenir un «FROM» au moyen du sélecteur d'azimut pour pouvoir déterminer l'axe radial sur lequel vous vous trouvez. 6, record 9, French, - s%C3%A9lecteur%20d%27azimut
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sélecteur d'azimut; OBS : terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 7, record 9, French, - s%C3%A9lecteur%20d%27azimut
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instrumentos y equipo de vuelo (Industria aeronáutica)
- Ayuda para la navegación aérea
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- selector de rumbo
1, record 9, Spanish, selector%20de%20rumbo
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
- OBS 1, record 9, Spanish, OBS
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrumento que puede ajustarse manualmente a cualquier rumbo deseado de un radiofaro omnidireccional y que gobierna un indicador de desviación del rumbo. 1, record 9, Spanish, - selector%20de%20rumbo
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
selector de rumbo; OBS : término, abreviatura y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 9, Spanish, - selector%20de%20rumbo
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-12-29
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Organization Planning
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- organizational breakdown structure
1, record 10, English, organizational%20breakdown%20structure
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- OBS 1, record 10, English, OBS
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A specific type of organization chart that shows which organizational units are responsible for which work items. 1, record 10, English, - organizational%20breakdown%20structure
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Organizational Breakdown Structure (OBS). A hierarchical structure designed to pinpoint the area of an organization responsible for each part of a project. A depiction of the project organization arranged so as to relate work packages to organizational units. 2, record 10, English, - organizational%20breakdown%20structure
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Planification d'organisation
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- structure de répartition des tâches dans l'organisation
1, record 10, French, structure%20de%20r%C3%A9partition%20des%20t%C3%A2ches%20dans%20l%27organisation
proposal, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- structure OBS 2, record 10, French, structure%20OBS
feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] définir les responsabilités grâce à la constitution d'une arborescence, ou «Organization Breakdown Structure» (OBS) qui attribue un domaine de compétence à chacun des participants. 2, record 10, French, - structure%20de%20r%C3%A9partition%20des%20t%C3%A2ches%20dans%20l%27organisation
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1986-07-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Optics
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- optical backscatter sensor 1, record 11, English, optical%20backscatter%20sensor
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Optique
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- capteur à rétrodiffusion optique
1, record 11, French, capteur%20%C3%A0%20r%C3%A9trodiffusion%20optique
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- CRO 1, record 11, French, CRO
masculine noun
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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