TERMIUM Plus®
The Government of Canada’s terminology and linguistic data bank.
OUTLYING HILLOCK [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2007-12-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Erosion and Weathering (Geol.)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- outlier
1, record 1, English, outlier
correct, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- outlying hillock 2, record 1, English, outlying%20hillock
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An outcrop of stratified rocks in a detached location away from the main body of similar rocks. 3, record 1, English, - outlier
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
outlier: term used at Natural Resources Canada - Earth Sciences Sector. 4, record 1, English, - outlier
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Érosion et corrosion (Géologie)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- butte-témoin
1, record 1, French, butte%2Dt%C3%A9moin
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- butte témoin 2, record 1, French, butte%20t%C3%A9moin
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Butte représentant un vestige de plateau démantelé par érosion en structure aclinale ou monoclinale. 3, record 1, French, - butte%2Dt%C3%A9moin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une butte témoin est un fragment d'un banc résistant, isolé par l'érosion et entouré de toutes parts à son pied par des affleurements des niveaux inférieurs. 4, record 1, French, - butte%2Dt%C3%A9moin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
butte(-)témoin : terme en usage à Ressources naturelles Canada - Secteur des sciences de la Terre. 5, record 1, French, - butte%2Dt%C3%A9moin
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
- Erosión y corrosión (Geología)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- cerro testigo
1, record 1, Spanish, cerro%20testigo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Copyright notice for the TERMIUM Plus® data bank
© Public Services and Procurement Canada, 2024
TERMIUM Plus®, the Government of Canada's terminology and linguistic data bank
A product of the Translation Bureau
Features
Language Portal of Canada
Access a collection of Canadian resources on all aspects of English and French, including quizzes.
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: