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SCA [36 records]

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Record 1 2026-03-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Testing and Debugging
  • IT Security
CONT

Software composition analysis (SCA): SCA tools identify and manage open-source components and third-party libraries used in an application. They analyze dependencies and assess their security posture, including known vulnerabilities and licensing and compliance issues.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Test et débogage
  • Sécurité des TI
CONT

Analyse de composition logicielle (SCA) : les outils SCA identifient et gèrent les composants [code source ouvert] et les bibliothèques tierces utilisés dans l'application. Ils analysent les dépendances et évaluent leur posture de sécurité, y compris les vulnérabilités connues et les problèmes de licence et de conformité.

Spanish

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Record 2 2024-07-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Military Materiel Management
  • Supply (Military)
OBS

storage location; SLoc: designations to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Gestion du matériel militaire
  • Approvisionnement (Militaire)
OBS

lieu d'entreposage : désignation d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes.

Spanish

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Record 3 2024-07-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases - Various
  • Genetics
  • Blood
CONT

Sickle cell anemia is an inherited disorder of the globin chains that causes hemolysis and chronic organ damage. Sickle cell anemia is the most common form of sickle cell disease (SCD), with a lifelong affliction of hemolytic anemia requiring blood transfusions, pain crises, and organ damage.

OBS

... sickle cell anaemia is the main form of SCD [sickle cell disease], in which the person inherits the gene encoding sickle haemoglobin (HbS) from both biological parents.

Key term(s)
  • sickle-cell anemia
  • sickle-cell anaemia

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines diverses
  • Génétique
  • Sang
CONT

Pour qu'un enfant soit atteint d'anémie à hématies falciformes, il faut que ses deux parents lui aient transmis le gène de l'hémoglobine S. Si un seul parent lui transmet le gène, l'enfant sera lui aussi porteur du gène fautif, mais il ne souffrira pas de cette maladie.

OBS

drépanocytose : Bien que la désignation «drépanocytose» désigne l'ensemble des maladies causées par la présence d'hémoglobine S, certains auteurs l'utilisent comme synonyme de la désignation «anémie à hématies falciformes» qui correspond à la forme homozygote de la maladie falciforme.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades humanas varias
  • Genética
  • Sangre
CONT

La anemia falciforme es una anemia hemolítica severa con alto índice de mortalidad y es hereditaria con patrón de herencia autosómica recesiva.

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Record 4 2024-02-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • IT Security
  • Encryption and Decryption
CONT

... a side-channel attack is any attack based on extra information that can be gathered because of the fundamental way a computer protocol or algorithm is implemented rather than flaws in the design of the protocol or algorithm itself ...

French

Domaine(s)
  • Sécurité des TI
  • Chiffrage et déchiffrage
CONT

On a longtemps considéré la sécurité informatique comme étant la sécurité des logiciels. Or, ces logiciels s'exécutant bel et bien sur du matériel, il est possible de surveiller les effets de bord du matériel durant leur exécution, comme la consommation de courant ou encore le temps d'exécution, pour attaquer l'implémentation de certains algorithmes. Ces attaques sont appelées attaques par canal auxiliaire.

Spanish

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Record 5 2018-03-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Classical Music
  • Theatre and Opera
OBS

The Sarnia Concert Association (SCA) brings musical entertainment to the Sarnia and Lambton County area in the form of a 5 or 6 concert series each year. The series ... has been slanted toward classical ... music [and other forms of entertainment such as] opera, comedy/variety, and musical theatre.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Musique classique
  • Théâtre et Opéra

Spanish

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Record 6 2018-02-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
  • Team Sports (General)
OBS

A small organization founded in 1981 [whose mission is] to oversee the game of cricket in Scarborough, Ontario.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités du secteur privé
  • Sports d'équipe (Généralités)
OBS

Organisme de petite envergure fondé en 1981.

OBS

Association de cricket de Scarborough : traduction non officielle donnée à titre d'information seulement.

Spanish

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Record 7 2017-10-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupational Bodies and Committees
  • Anesthesia and Recovery
OBS

The SCA is an international organization of nearly 5,000 cardiac, thoracic, and vascular anesthesiologists that promotes excellence in clinical care, education, and research in the subspecialty.

Key term(s)
  • Society of Cardiovascular Anaesthesiologists Incorporated
  • Society of Cardiovascular Anaesthesiologists
  • Society of Cardiovascular Anaesthesiologists Inc.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités professionnels
  • Anesthésie et réanimation
Key term(s)
  • Society of Cardiovascular Anaesthesiologists Incorporated
  • Society of Cardiovascular Anaesthesiologists
  • Society of Cardiovascular Anaesthesiologists Inc.

Spanish

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Record 8 2017-09-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
OBS

[This association promotes] participation in and development of cheerleading in Saskatchewan at the introductory, recreational, competitive and high performance levels.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens

Spanish

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Record 9 2015-03-17

English

Subject field(s)
  • Decision-Making Process
  • Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
CONT

An AMO [accredited maintenance organization] authorizes a person, that is not the holder of an AME [aircraft maintenance engineer] licence ..., to sign a maintenance release in respect of work performed on parts intended for installation on an aircraft, by means of a shop certification authority (SCA).

French

Domaine(s)
  • Processus décisionnel
  • Aérotechnique et maintenance
CONT

Lorsqu'un OMA [organisme de maintenance accrédité] autorise une personne à signer une certification après maintenance pour un travail effectué sur des pièces destinées à être installées sur un aéronef, et que cette personne n'est pas titulaire d'une licence de TEA [technicien d’entretien d’aéronefs] [...], l'autorisation est habituellement appelée pouvoir de certification - atelier.

Spanish

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Record 10 2014-01-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Human Diseases
  • Nervous System
CONT

Spinocerebellar ataxia (SCA) is a progressive, degenerative, genetic disease with multiple types, each of which could be considered a disease in its own right.

Key term(s)
  • spino cerebellar ataxia

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies humaines
  • Système nerveux
CONT

Les ataxies spinocérébelleuses constituent un groupe de maladies neurodégénératives très hétérogènes tant du point de vue clinique que génétique (caractère récessif ou caractère dominant, d’évolution lente et progressive) et dont l'issue est souvent fatale. Elles se caractérisent par un syndrome cérébelleux qui se traduit notamment par des troubles de la marche et de l'équilibre.

Key term(s)
  • ataxie spino cérébelleuse

Spanish

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Record 11 2012-10-01

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
  • Plant Breeding
CONT

General combining ability is the average performance of a strain in a series of crosses. Specific combining ability is the deviation from performance predicted on the basis of general combining ability.

CONT

Specific combining ability effects were detected in one diallel set where three of the 15 progenies exhibited significant SCA effects.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
  • Amélioration végétale
DEF

Capacité relative d'un individu à transmettre sa supériorité génétique à ses descendants, à la suite d'un croisement avec un individu particulier.

OBS

Dans un programme de croisement quadruple avec quatre lignées pures, à savoir A, B, C et D, le sélectionneur peut obtenir un parent mâle en croisant les lignées A et B et un parent femelle en croisant les lignées C et D. Le choix des lignées est basé sur l'aptitude générale et spécifique à la combinaison de celles-ci.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Genética
  • Mejora vegetal
DEF

Componente de la varianza genética calculable cuando varios genotipos se entrecruzan en todas las combinaciones posibles.

CONT

[La] aptitud combinatoria específica [...] mide la desviación del rendimiento de un determinado cruzamiento de la media general de aptitud combinatoria de sus dos progenitores.

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Record 12 2012-08-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Statutes and Regulations (Air Transport)
  • Air Traffic Control
DEF

A controlled airspace within the Southern domestic airspace (SDA) at 18 000 ft ASL and above.

OBS

Southern control area; SCA: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Réglementation et législation (Transp. aérien)
  • Circulation et trafic aériens
DEF

Espace aérien contrôlé compris dans l'espace aérien intérieur du Sud (SDA) et qui s'étend vers le haut à partir de 18 000 [pieds] ASL.

OBS

région de contrôle du Sud; SCA : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne.

Spanish

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Record 13 2007-04-23

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Plastic Arts (General)
OBS

The Society of Canadian Artists (SCA) is a national, non-profit artists' organization dedicated to promoting the visibility and stature of the visual arts. SCA has representation in all of the visual arts media. In 1957, a group of Toronto artists created the Society of Co-operative Artists. The SCA broadened its vision from local to national in 1972 when it received its charter and non-profit status and became the Society of Canadian Artists.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
  • Arts plastiques (Généralités)
OBS

La Société des Artistes Canadiens (SAC) est une coopérative nationale à but non lucratif. Son objectif est de représenter et de promouvoir la visibilité et l'envergure de toutes formes d'arts visuel. En 1957, un groupe d'artistes de Toronto crée la Société Coopérative des Artistes. En 1972, la SAC reçoit sa charte et devient une Société à but non lucratif et est désormais reconnue au plan national sous le nom de la Société des Artistes Canadiens.

Spanish

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Record 14 2005-11-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Organizations and Associations (Admin.)
  • Curling
OBS

Mission statement: To foster and promote the sport of curling at all levels of participation in the Province of Saskatchewan and to respect and support all individuals, who in fellowship are associated with curling.

Key term(s)
  • Curling Association of Saskatchewan
  • Saskatchewan Association of Curling
  • Association of Curling of Saskatchewan

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Organismes et associations (Admin.)
  • Curling
Key term(s)
  • Association de curling de la Saskatchewan

Spanish

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Record 15 2005-05-27

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
OBS

Saskatchewan Co-operative Association (SCA) is a provincial organization that acts as a unified voice working for the development, growth and promotion of co-operatives in Saskatchewan.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens

Spanish

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Record 16 2005-04-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Cycling
OBS

The Saskatchewan Cycling Association is a volunteer non-profit association that promotes bicycling for sport, recreation, and transportation.

Key term(s)
  • Cycling Association of Saskatchewan
  • Saskatchewan Association of Cycling
  • Association of Cycling of Saskatchewan

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Cyclisme
Key term(s)
  • Association du cyclisme de la Saskatchewan

Spanish

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Record 17 2005-04-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
  • Camping and Caravanning
OBS

SCA was founded as a non-profit organization in the early 1960's to provide a provincial voice for the leaders of organized camps in the province. Over the years it has been effective in bringing camp leaders together for fellowship, the sharing of ideas and for their ongoing education.

Key term(s)
  • Camping Association of Saskatchewan
  • Saskatchewan Association of Camping
  • Association of Camping of Saskatchewan

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
  • Camping et caravaning
Key term(s)
  • Association du camping de la Saskatchewan

Spanish

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Record 18 2004-01-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radio Transmission and Reception
CONT

At the heart of SDR [Software Defined Radio] technology is Software Communications Architecture (SCA). SCA is a set of specifications that define a radio operating system by describing the interaction between software and hardware components and by providing software commands.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Émission et réception radio
CONT

La SCA est un ensemble de spécifications qui définit le système d'exploitation de la radio, par la description des interactions entre les différents composants matériels et logiciels d'une radio et par la prestation des commandes logicielles.

Spanish

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Record 19 2003-04-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • International Bodies and Committees
  • Archaeology
OBS

The arts include songs, folk, story-telling, and juggling, but generally don't include consort music. The SCA covers (theoretically) mostly Western Europe from the fall of Rome until 1600.

OBS

Members of the SCA practice many arts, sciences, and pasttimes of the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, both to broaden their knowledge, and to enhance the atmosphere at Society events. They do this through research, study, and practice, and then share their results with others. The SCA helps those interested in re-creating and studying mediavel and renaissance activities.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités internationaux
  • Archéologie
OBS

La Société d'anachronisme créatif offre de nombreuses ressources sur la musique ancienne.

Spanish

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Record 20 2003-02-03

English

Subject field(s)
  • Radio Transmission and Reception
  • Audio Technology
  • Radio Broadcasting
  • Telecommunications Transmission
CONT

FM subcarrier/multiplex (Subsidiary Communication Authorization, SCA) has been used for broadcasting uninterrupted background music for more than three decades. This technology can be applied to the broadcast of traffic information to properly equipped vehicles within any area that is covered by FM radio broadcast. This is the least expensive wireless technology, requiring no spectrum allocation and having a vast coverage area.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Émission et réception radio
  • Électroacoustique
  • Radiodiffusion
  • Transmission (Télécommunications)

Spanish

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Record 21 1999-06-09

English

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

Verdun (Quebec).

French

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

Source : Traduction des débats, Assemblée législative du Nouveau-Brunswick.

Key term(s)
  • Société Canadienne de l'Aquarelle

Spanish

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Record 22 1997-11-11

English

Subject field(s)
  • Titles of Programs and Courses
  • Sociology
  • Culture (General)
OBS

Source: UNU [United Nations University]. Also seen as: Socio-Cultural Development Alternatives in a Changing World.

Key term(s)
  • Program on Socio-Cultural Development
  • Socio-Cultural Development Alternatives in a Changing World

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de programmes et de cours
  • Sociologie
  • Culture (Généralités)
Key term(s)
  • Options de développement socioculturel dans un monde en transformation

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Títulos de programas y cursos
  • Sociología
  • Cultura (Generalidades)
Key term(s)
  • Alternativas de desarrollo sociocultural en un mundo en proceso de cambio
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Record 23 1997-09-18

English

Subject field(s)
  • Occupation Names (General)
  • Federal Administration
OBS

Deputy Minister's Office.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
  • Administration fédérale

Spanish

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Record 24 1995-05-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens

Spanish

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Record 25 1995-05-05

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens

Spanish

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Record 26 1995-04-21

English

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités

Spanish

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Record 27 1993-08-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Spacecraft
  • Space Centres

French

Domaine(s)
  • Engins spatiaux
  • Centres spatiaux
OBS

Terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie spatiale - CUTS

Spanish

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Record 28 1993-05-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens

Spanish

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Record 29 1993-01-29

English

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

Training and consulting agencies providing nonprofit organizations with economical management assistance.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités

Spanish

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Record 30 1990-10-26

English

Subject field(s)
  • Telecommunications

French

Domaine(s)
  • Télécommunications

Spanish

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Record 31 1989-05-25

English

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

French

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

Communautés européennes

Spanish

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Record 32 1986-10-31

English

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités
  • Ski et surf des neiges

Spanish

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Record 33 1986-02-28

English

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

Absorbed: Atlantic and Gulf Coasts Drydock Association. Formerly: National Council of American Shipbuilders.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités

Spanish

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Record 34 1985-12-19

English

Subject field(s)
  • Position Titles

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de postes
OBS

Titres tirés d'un lexique de sigles préparé par la section de traduction Environnement le 1 janvier 1985.

Spanish

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Record 35 1985-09-04

English

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

French

Domaine(s)
  • Organismes, unités administratives et comités

Spanish

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Record 36 1985-04-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Position Titles

French

Domaine(s)
  • Titres de postes

Spanish

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