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BBS [9 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2022-09-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Biometric Business Solutions
1, record 1, English, Biometric%20Business%20Solutions
correct, plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- BBS 1, record 1, English, BBS
plural
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Solutions biométriques d'entreprise
1, record 1, French, Solutions%20biom%C3%A9triques%20d%27entreprise
correct, plural feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SBE 1, record 1, French, SBE
plural feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Solutions biométriques 1, record 1, French, Solutions%20biom%C3%A9triques
avoid, see observation, plural feminine noun
- SB 1, record 1, French, SB
avoid, plural feminine noun
- SB 1, record 1, French, SB
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Solutions biométriques : nom à éviter, car il est elliptique. 1, record 1, French, - Solutions%20biom%C3%A9triques%20d%27entreprise
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-12-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- bulletin board system
1, record 2, English, bulletin%20board%20system
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- BBS 2, record 2, English, BBS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- electronic BBS 3, record 2, English, electronic%20BBS
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The computer system used to support a computer conference that is devoted to posting and discussing announcements and messages of interest to a specific community of users. 4, record 2, English, - bulletin%20board%20system
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In current practice, in a bulletin board system, only authorized persons may post messages, in contrast to a forum. 5, record 2, English, - bulletin%20board%20system
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Traditionally, bulletin board systems are accessible for anonymous readers; no user identification is required to read messages. 5, record 2, English, - bulletin%20board%20system
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
A bulletin board system also can be used for uploading and downloading files as well as obtaining online data and services. 5, record 2, English, - bulletin%20board%20system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- système de babillard électronique
1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20babillard%20%C3%A9lectronique
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- BBS 2, record 2, French, BBS
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- système BBS 3, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20BBS
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système informatique utilisé pour mettre en œuvre une conférence par ordinateur consacrée à des annonces et des messages qui intéressent une communauté particulière d'utilisateurs. 4, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20babillard%20%C3%A9lectronique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la pratique, seules les personnes autorisées peuvent afficher des messages, contrairement aux forums. 5, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20babillard%20%C3%A9lectronique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ces systèmes sont généralement ouverts aux lecteurs anonymes; aucune identification d'utilisateur n'est exigée pour lire les messages. 5, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20babillard%20%C3%A9lectronique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Ces systèmes permettent également de transférer des fichiers dans l'un ou l'autre sens et d'obtenir des données et services en ligne. 5, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20babillard%20%C3%A9lectronique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Internet y telemática
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de boletines electrónicos
1, record 2, Spanish, sistema%20de%20boletines%20electr%C3%B3nicos
correct, masculine noun, Argentina, Spain, Mexico
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- BBS 1, record 2, Spanish, BBS
correct, masculine noun, Argentina, Spain, Mexico
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- sistema de tablón de anuncios 2, record 2, Spanish, sistema%20de%20tabl%C3%B3n%20de%20anuncios
correct, masculine noun
- sistema de tablero de boletines 3, record 2, Spanish, sistema%20de%20tablero%20de%20boletines
correct, masculine noun, Mexico
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sistema de computación y asociación de software que funciona como conmutación de mensajes, donde se centraliza la información para grupos de interés particular, que proveen de una base de datos donde los usuarios de computadoras pueden enviar o recibir mensajes electrónicos. 4, record 2, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20boletines%20electr%C3%B3nicos
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-05-25
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Office Automation
- Security
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Bulletin Board Services 1, record 3, English, Bulletin%20Board%20Services
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Bulletin Board Service
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Bureautique
- Sécurité
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Services de babillards électroniques
1, record 3, French, Services%20de%20babillards%20%C3%A9lectroniques
masculine noun, plural
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- SBE 1, record 3, French, SBE
masculine noun, plural
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Key term(s)
- tableau d'affichage
- TA
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-07-27
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Training of Personnel
- Internet and Telematics
- Education Theory and Methods
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- asynchronous discussion board
1, record 4, English, asynchronous%20discussion%20board
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- asynchronous BBS 2, record 4, English, asynchronous%20BBS
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Asynchronous discussion board - e.g. online bulletin board, News groups. A discussion board allows you to post comments or reply to comments. This tool is great for posting pre-class assignments, setting expectations, follow-up and building learning communities. 3, record 4, English, - asynchronous%20discussion%20board
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
- Internet et télématique
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- babillard de discussion électronique asynchrone
1, record 4, French, babillard%20de%20discussion%20%C3%A9lectronique%20asynchrone
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- babillard électronique asynchrone 2, record 4, French, babillard%20%C3%A9lectronique%20asynchrone
correct, masculine noun
- babillard asynchrone 3, record 4, French, babillard%20asynchrone
correct, masculine noun
- BBS asynchrone 3, record 4, French, BBS%20asynchrone
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le but de ce babillard électronique est de donner l'opportunité aux étudiant(e)s de discuter des thèmes du cours comme «bon leur semble». 1, record 4, French, - babillard%20de%20discussion%20%C3%A9lectronique%20asynchrone
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Capacitación del personal
- Internet y telemática
- Teorías y métodos pedagógicos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- foro de discusión asíncrono
1, record 4, Spanish, foro%20de%20discusi%C3%B3n%20as%C3%ADncrono
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1997-01-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Informatics
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Northern Information Network Bulletin Board System 1, record 5, English, Northern%20Information%20Network%20Bulletin%20Board%20System
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- NIN BBS 1, record 5, English, NIN%20BBS
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Informatique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- babillard électronique du Réseau d'information nordique
1, record 5, French, babillard%20%C3%A9lectronique%20du%20R%C3%A9seau%20d%27information%20nordique
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- babillard électronique du RIN 1, record 5, French, babillard%20%C3%A9lectronique%20du%20RIN
masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Réseau est une composante de la Stratégie pour l'environnement arctique. 1, record 5, French, - babillard%20%C3%A9lectronique%20du%20R%C3%A9seau%20d%27information%20nordique
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-01-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Taxation
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Bulletin Board Service 1, record 6, English, Bulletin%20Board%20Service
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Fiscalité
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Panneaux d'affichage électronique
1, record 6, French, Panneaux%20d%27affichage%20%C3%A9lectronique
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- PAE 1, record 6, French, PAE
masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Glossaire des sigles utilisés par Revenu Canada, Impôt. 1, record 6, French, - Panneaux%20d%27affichage%20%C3%A9lectronique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1993-01-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Internet and Telematics
- Foreign Trade
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Trade Information System BBS 1, record 7, English, Trade%20Information%20System%20BBS
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Trade Information System Bulletin Board System
- Trade Information System Bulletin Board Service
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Internet et télématique
- Commerce extérieur
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Babillard électronique du système d'information du commerce international
1, record 7, French, Babillard%20%C3%A9lectronique%20du%20syst%C3%A8me%20d%27information%20du%20commerce%20international
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Industrie Canada. 1, record 7, French, - Babillard%20%C3%A9lectronique%20du%20syst%C3%A8me%20d%27information%20du%20commerce%20international
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1991-12-13
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Wood Industries
- Silviculture
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- box bark strip 1, record 8, English, box%20bark%20strip
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Industrie du bois
- Sylviculture
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- liteau flacheux pour layeterie
1, record 8, French, liteau%20flacheux%20pour%20layeterie
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(Bois du Canada) 1, record 8, French, - liteau%20flacheux%20pour%20layeterie
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1989-10-18
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Stock Exchange
- Investment
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- book based system
1, record 9, English, book%20based%20system
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- BBS 2, record 9, English, BBS
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
CDS is developing a book based system (BBS) for settling securities transactions. The goal of this system ultimately is to replace the use of certificates for settlement and transfer of ownership. Certificates will be surrendered into the system in exchange for a position in a computerized book of record. 3, record 9, English, - book%20based%20system
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Bourse
- Investissements et placements
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- système d'inscription en compte
1, record 9, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27inscription%20en%20compte
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- inscription en compte 2, record 9, French, inscription%20en%20compte
correct, feminine noun
- système basé sur livres 3, record 9, French, syst%C3%A8me%20bas%C3%A9%20sur%20livres
avoid, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La C.C.D.V. est en train de mettre au point le système d'inscription en compte pour le règlement des opérations sur titres. Ce système vise à remplacer les certificats lors du règlement et du transfert de propriété. Les certificats seront reversés au système en échange d'une position-titres introduite dans un système d'inscription en compte informatisé. 3, record 9, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27inscription%20en%20compte
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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