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VDS [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-02-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Working Practices and Conditions
- Military Administration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- voluntary departure scheme
1, record 1, English, voluntary%20departure%20scheme
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- VDS 2, record 1, English, VDS
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
voluntary departure scheme; VDS: designations standardized by NATO. 3, record 1, English, - voluntary%20departure%20scheme
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Régimes et conditions de travail
- Administration militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- régime de départ volontaire
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9gime%20de%20d%C3%A9part%20volontaire
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- VDS 2, record 1, French, VDS
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
régime de départ volontaire; VDS : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9gime%20de%20d%C3%A9part%20volontaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-02-28
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Sonar and Underwater Detection (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- variable depth sonar
1, record 2, English, variable%20depth%20sonar
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- VDS 2, record 2, English, VDS
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sonar with towed oscillator whose depth below surface can be varied to improve performance. 3, record 2, English, - variable%20depth%20sonar
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
variable depth sonar; VDS: designations standardized by NATO and officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 2, English, - variable%20depth%20sonar
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sonar et détection sous-marine (Militaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- sonar à immersion variable
1, record 2, French, sonar%20%C3%A0%20immersion%20variable
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- VDS 2, record 2, French, VDS
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sonar à immersion variable; VDS : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN et uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 3, record 2, French, - sonar%20%C3%A0%20immersion%20variable
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-01-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Visitor Data System
1, record 3, English, Visitor%20Data%20System
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- VDS 1, record 3, English, VDS
correct, Canada
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The present VDS (Visitor Data System), is a departmental electronic data system for the tracking of temporary visitors to Canada, including tourists, temporary workers, and students. 1, record 3, English, - Visitor%20Data%20System
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Système de données sur les visiteurs
1, record 3, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20sur%20les%20visiteurs
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- SDV 2, record 3, French, SDV
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le SDV (Système de données sur les visiteurs), est un système de données électroniques ministériel permettant de retracer les visiteurs temporaires au Canada, y compris les touristes, les travailleurs temporaires et les étudiants. 1, record 3, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20sur%20les%20visiteurs
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-10-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- variable-dilution sampler
1, record 4, English, variable%2Ddilution%20sampler
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- VDS 1, record 4, English, VDS
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- système de prélèvement à dilution variable
1, record 4, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20pr%C3%A9l%C3%A8vement%20%C3%A0%20dilution%20variable
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les renseignements provenant de la source NUT-3 (Véhicules automobiles, lexique anglais-français) sont reproduits avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations-Unies à Genève. 2, record 4, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20pr%C3%A9l%C3%A8vement%20%C3%A0%20dilution%20variable
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1992-05-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Various Military Titles
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Verification Data Base System 1, record 5, English, Verification%20Data%20Base%20System
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source: NDHQ Policy Directive P3/91. 1, record 5, English, - Verification%20Data%20Base%20System
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Appellations militaires diverses
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Système de données de vérification 1, record 5, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20de%20v%C3%A9rification
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Directive d'orientation du QGDN P3/91. 1, record 5, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20de%20v%C3%A9rification
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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