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SENSITIVE [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-01-20
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Intelligence (Military)
- National and International Security
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sensitive
1, record 1, English, sensitive
correct, adjective, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Requiring special protection from disclosure that could cause embarrassment, threaten or compromise security. 2, record 1, English, - sensitive
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term “sensitive” may be applied to an activity, an agency, a source, a document, equipment, an installation, material, a person or a position. 2, record 1, English, - sensitive
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
sensitive: term and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel and the Defence Terminology Standardization Board. 3, record 1, English, - sensitive
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Renseignement (Militaire)
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sensible
1, record 1, French, sensible
correct, adjective, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui requiert une protection particulière contre la divulgation car celle-ci pourrait être une source d'embarras ou pourrait compromettre ou menacer la sécurité. 2, record 1, French, - sensible
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «sensible» peut s'appliquer à une activité, un organisme, une source, un document, un équipement, une installation, du matériel, une personne ou un poste. 2, record 1, French, - sensible
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
sensible : terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie interarmées et par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la Défense; terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 1, French, - sensible
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-09-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Equipment (Chemistry)
- Scientific Research Equipment
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sensitive to
1, record 2, English, sensitive%20to
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 2, English, - sensitive%20to
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement (Chimie)
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- sensible à 1, record 2, French, sensible%20%C3%A0
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 2, French, - sensible%20%C3%A0
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-01-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sensitive
1, record 3, English, sensitive
correct, adjective, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The existence of this layer is somewhat isolated but is very dangerous in that it is very sensitive to the added load of skiers or riders. [Example approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee.] 1, record 3, English, - sensitive
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There is a slight distinction between "reactive" and "sensitive." Reactive implies that the result is occurring. Sensitive implies that the result is possible. 2, record 3, English, - sensitive
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
sensitive: term officially approved by the Avalanche Bulletin Terminology Standardization Committee. 3, record 3, English, - sensitive
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- sensible
1, record 3, French, sensible
correct, adjective, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cette couche est plutôt isolée, mais elle peut être très dangereuse, car elle est sensible au passage des skieurs ou des planchistes. [Exemple entériné par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche.] 1, record 3, French, - sensible
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sensible : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie des bulletins d'avalanche. 2, record 3, French, - sensible
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-11-13
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Analytical Chemistry
- Security
- Fires and Explosions
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- sensitive
1, record 4, English, sensitive
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Transport of explosive substances which are unduly sensitive or so reactive as to be subject to spontaneous reaction is prohibited. 2, record 4, English, - sensitive
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Chimie analytique
- Sécurité
- Feux et explosions
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- sensible 1, record 4, French, sensible
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le transport de matières explosives tellement sensibles ou réactives qu'elles sont sujettes à réaction spontanée est interdit. 2, record 4, French, - sensible
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Química analítica
- Seguridad
- Fuegos y explosiones
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- sensible 1, record 4, Spanish, sensible
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-11-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Nervous System
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- sensitive 1, record 5, English, sensitive
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Système nerveux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- sensitif 1, record 5, French, sensitif
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistema nervioso
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- sensitivo 1, record 5, Spanish, sensitivo
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-09-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- sensitive
1, record 6, English, sensitive
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A test is said to be sensitive when it detects a majority of disease cases. 1, record 6, English, - sensitive
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- sensible
1, record 6, French, sensible
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Caractère d'un test repérant la majorité des cas de maladie. 1, record 6, French, - sensible
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Procedimientos diagnósticos (Medicina)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- sensible
1, record 6, Spanish, sensible
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-08-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- sensitive
1, record 7, English, sensitive
correct, adjective
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
sensitivity: A DL/1 (data language 1) capability that ensures that only data segments or fields predefined as "sensitive" are available for use in a particular application. 2, record 7, English, - sensitive
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Sensitive data must be protected against disclosure to an unauthorized person, fraudulent modification of messages or such tricks as deleting messages, inserting new messages, repeating old messages, one user masquerading as another or one computer service masquerading as another. 3, record 7, English, - sensitive
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- confidentiel
1, record 7, French, confidentiel
correct, adjective
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- sensible 1, record 7, French, sensible
correct, adjective
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Informations sensibles, données confidentielles. 1, record 7, French, - confidentiel
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-03-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Textile Industries
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- sensitive
1, record 8, English, sensitive
correct, adjective
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Industries du textile
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- sensible
1, record 8, French, sensible
correct, adjective
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1995-07-04
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- sensitive 1, record 9, English, sensitive
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Requiring special protection from disclosure which could cause embarrassment, compromise, or threat to the security of the sponsoring power. May be applied to an agency, installation, person, position, document, material, or activity 1, record 9, English, - sensitive
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- critique
1, record 9, French, critique
adjective
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme peut s'appliquer à un organisme, une installation, une personne, un poste, un document, une activité ou du matériel. 1, record 9, French, - critique
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1994-12-16
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Translation (General)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- sensitive to 1, record 10, English, sensitive%20to
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The proposed benefit schedule remains sensitive to varying labour market conditions across Canada and the need to provide for additional weeks of assistance in areas of high unemployment. 1, record 10, English, - sensitive%20to
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- sensible à 1, record 10, French, sensible%20%C3%A0
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le barème proposé demeurera sensible aux conditions variables sur le marché du travail dans l'ensemble du Canada et tiendra compte de la nécessité d'accorder des semaines d'aide supplémentaires dans les régions où le taux de chômage est élevé. 1, record 10, French, - sensible%20%C3%A0
Record 10, Key term(s)
- sensible aux
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1991-04-15
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- sensitive
1, record 11, English, sensitive
adjective
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Materiel has to be managed in a manner that is sensitive to changing realities. 1, record 11, English, - sensitive
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- de façon adaptée aux 1, record 11, French, de%20fa%C3%A7on%20adapt%C3%A9e%20aux
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1987-02-23
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Types of Trade Goods
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- sensitive
1, record 12, English, sensitive
correct, adjective
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Types d'objets de commerce
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- sensible
1, record 12, French, sensible
correct, adjective
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
«Aussi le Cocom, organisme chargé de surveiller les exportations de produits sensibles, a décidé (...) de renforcer (ses dispositions) pour les matériels plus sophistiqués (mini et gros ordinateurs, équipements de télécommunication, logiciels, etc.)» (NOBSE 1124 23-29.05.86 p. 15) 1, record 12, French, - sensible
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1985-05-30
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Air Pollution
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- sensitive
1, record 13, English, sensitive
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The U.S./Canadian Bilateral Research Consultation Group (Altshuller and McBean, 1980) has classified as "sensitive" those aquatic systems in which calcium concentrations are observed to be below 200 microequivalents/l. 1, record 13, English, - sensitive
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A receptor or receptor area is said to be susceptible if it is both sensitive, and receiving a pollutant loading or stress. 1, record 13, English, - sensitive
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Pollution de l'air
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- sensible 1, record 13, French, sensible
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- fragile 1, record 13, French, fragile
- susceptible 1, record 13, French, susceptible
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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