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DEBRIEF [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-02-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Meetings and Assemblies (Administration)
- Auditing (Accounting)
- Federal Administration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- team debrief
1, record 1, English, team%20debrief
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A team meeting held at the end of the completion process where the team reviews its performance against its objectives, feedback is shared and areas are identified for [the] future. 2, record 1, English, - team%20debrief
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Réunions et assemblées (Administration)
- Vérification (Comptabilité)
- Administration fédérale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- réunion-bilan de l'équipe
1, record 1, French, r%C3%A9union%2Dbilan%20de%20l%27%C3%A9quipe
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Réunion d'équipe qui a lieu à la fin du processus d'achèvement où l'équipe examine son rendement par rapport aux objectifs, échange des commentaires et recense des secteurs en vue d'un examen futur. 2, record 1, French, - r%C3%A9union%2Dbilan%20de%20l%27%C3%A9quipe
Record 1, Key term(s)
- réunion bilan de l'équipe
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-01-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Meetings and Assemblies (Administration)
- Auditing (Accounting)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- client debrief meeting
1, record 2, English, client%20debrief%20meeting
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
For financial audits, at the client debrief meeting[, the auditor] will exchange feedback with the client to ensure [both parties] communicate to each other [on] how [to] work more efficiently and effectively in the future, and review [the auditor's] performance against the client's expectations. 2, record 2, English, - client%20debrief%20meeting
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Réunions et assemblées (Administration)
- Vérification (Comptabilité)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- réunion d'information avec le client
1, record 2, French, r%C3%A9union%20d%27information%20avec%20le%20client
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Réunion d'information avec le client [:] Dans le cadre d'un audit d'états financiers, l'auditeur tient cette réunion pour échanger des commentaires avec le client afin que les deux parties puissent communiquer sur la manière de travailler avec plus d'efficacité et d'efficiences à l'avenir. [L'auditeur] profite aussi de l'occasion pour examiner son rendement par rapport aux attentes du client. 2, record 2, French, - r%C3%A9union%20d%27information%20avec%20le%20client
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2023-01-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Clinical Psychology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- psychological debriefing
1, record 3, English, psychological%20debriefing
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- psychological debrief 2, record 3, English, psychological%20debrief
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Psychological debriefing is a type of therapy used for crisis intervention to support people who have experienced trauma. 3, record 3, English, - psychological%20debriefing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie clinique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- débreffage psychologique
1, record 3, French, d%C3%A9breffage%20psychologique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- DP 2, record 3, French, DP
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le terme «débreffage psychologique», décrit comme étant les «premiers soins psychologiques», est souvent utilisé pour qualifier toute séance d'intervention de courte durée visant à permettre à des personnes d'exprimer ce qu'elles ressentent à l'égard d'un événement éprouvant et, idéalement, de prévenir à long terme une réaction pathologique au stress chez ces personnes. 2, record 3, French, - d%C3%A9breffage%20psychologique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2021-10-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Translation
- Communication and Information Management
- Meetings and Assemblies (Administration)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- debrief
1, record 4, English, debrief
noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
EXCOM debrief, SMC debrief. 2, record 4, English, - debrief
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Réunions et assemblées (Administration)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- rapport
1, record 4, French, rapport
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- compte rendu 1, record 4, French, compte%20rendu
masculine noun
- bilan 1, record 4, French, bilan
masculine noun
- récapitulation 1, record 4, French, r%C3%A9capitulation
feminine noun
- nouvelles 1, record 4, French, nouvelles
feminine noun, plural
- suivi 1, record 4, French, suivi
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Compte rendu de la réunion du Comité exécutif, Nouvelles du CHD. 1, record 4, French, - rapport
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Traducción
- Gestión de las comunicaciones y la información
- Reuniones y asambleas (Administración)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- informe
1, record 4, Spanish, informe
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2020-08-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- final debriefing
1, record 5, English, final%20debriefing
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- final debrief 2, record 5, English, final%20debrief
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Final Debriefing. Attorneys and consultants should perform a "post-mortem," candidly identifying what went right and what went wrong in the process. Though expected of collaborative law professionals, everyone should bear in mind that evaluation comments should be productive; it's all a learning experience. 3, record 5, English, - final%20debriefing
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Modes substitutifs de résolution des différends
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- débreffage final
1, record 5, French, d%C3%A9breffage%20final
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
débreffage final : désignation normalisée par le Comité de normalisation, Promotion de l'accès à la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO). 2, record 5, French, - d%C3%A9breffage%20final
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2020-03-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- debriefing
1, record 6, English, debriefing
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- debrief 1, record 6, English, debrief
correct, noun
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
During the debrief, the collaborative professionals should discuss the dynamics of the participants. If either participant was acting positional or if a team member noticed any trigger points of one of the participants, the debrief is the time to discuss such things. … Debriefing allows the collaborative professionals to seek advice from each other about issues they noticed during the meeting. 2, record 6, English, - debriefing
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Modes substitutifs de résolution des différends
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- débreffage
1, record 6, French, d%C3%A9breffage
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
débreffage : désignation normalisée par le Comité de normalisation, Promotion de l'accès à la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO). 2, record 6, French, - d%C3%A9breffage
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2020-03-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- debriefing meeting
1, record 7, English, debriefing%20meeting
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- debrief meeting 1, record 7, English, debrief%20meeting
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Modes substitutifs de résolution des différends
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- rencontre de débreffage
1, record 7, French, rencontre%20de%20d%C3%A9breffage
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rencontre de débreffage : désignation normalisée par le Comité de normalisation, Promotion de l'accès à la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO). 2, record 7, French, - rencontre%20de%20d%C3%A9breffage
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2020-03-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- debriefing session
1, record 8, English, debriefing%20session
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- debrief session 1, record 8, English, debrief%20session
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Modes substitutifs de résolution des différends
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- séance de débreffage
1, record 8, French, s%C3%A9ance%20de%20d%C3%A9breffage
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
séance de débreffage : désignation normalisée par le Comité de normalisation, Promotion de l'accès à la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO). 2, record 8, French, - s%C3%A9ance%20de%20d%C3%A9breffage
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2014-02-17
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Meetings and Assemblies (Administration)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- debriefing session
1, record 9, English, debriefing%20session
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- debrief session 2, record 9, English, debrief%20session
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... an air defense crew at its home site is presented with a series of problems which are simulated on the crew's own radar scopes, with detailed flight plans, etc. After the problem, a careful record is available of all relevant interactions, and the crew holds a debriefing session in which members analyze their faults and attempt to make necessary corrections. 1, record 9, English, - debriefing%20session
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The Government of Canada carried out a thorough results-based evaluation of the 2002 event, including a debrief session which has provided the NAIG [North American Indigenous Games] Council and the Aboriginal Sport Council (ASC) with solid data to assist with decision-making around the future of the event. 2, record 9, English, - debriefing%20session
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Réunions et assemblées (Administration)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- séance de compte rendu
1, record 9, French, s%C3%A9ance%20de%20compte%20rendu
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- réunion de compte rendu 2, record 9, French, r%C3%A9union%20de%20compte%20rendu
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le gouvernement du Canada a effectué une évaluation complète fondée sur l'événement de 2002, y compris une séance de compte rendu qui a permis au Conseil des JAAN [Jeux autochtones de l'Amérique du Nord] et au Cercle sportif autochtone (ASC) d'obtenir des données solides aidant à la prise de décision entourant l'avenir des Jeux. 1, record 9, French, - s%C3%A9ance%20de%20compte%20rendu
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - external organization data 2004-12-14
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Business and Administrative Documents
- Committees and Boards (Admin.)
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- commission hearing meeting debrief 1, record 10, English, commission%20hearing%20meeting%20debrief
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Écrits commerciaux et administratifs
- Comités et commissions (Admin.)
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- compte rendu des réunions et des audiences de la Commission
1, record 10, French, compte%20rendu%20des%20r%C3%A9unions%20et%20des%20audiences%20de%20la%20Commission
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2001-04-20
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Communication and Information Management
- Police
- Political Science (General)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- debrief
1, record 11, English, debrief
correct, verb
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To interrogate a person about a completed mission or undertaking. 1, record 11, English, - debrief
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Police
- Sciences politiques (Généralités)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- debreffer
1, record 11, French, debreffer
correct, verb
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Key term(s)
- débriefer
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión de las comunicaciones y la información
- Policía
- Ciencias políticas (Generalidades)
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- interrogar 1, record 11, Spanish, interrogar
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A los efectivos que retornan de una misión. 1, record 11, Spanish, - interrogar
Record 12 - internal organization data 1998-08-24
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Communication and Information Management
- Meetings and Assemblies (Administration)
- Advertising
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- elicit information from
1, record 12, English, elicit%20information%20from
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- debrief 2, record 12, English, debrief
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Réunions et assemblées (Administration)
- Publicité
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- obtenir des renseignements de
1, record 12, French, obtenir%20des%20renseignements%20de
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- débreffer 2, record 12, French, d%C3%A9breffer
correct
- tirer des renseignements de 3, record 12, French, tirer%20des%20renseignements%20de
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action visant à obtenir des renseignements ou un compte rendu de personnes à leur retour d'une mission. 3, record 12, French, - obtenir%20des%20renseignements%20de
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
debriefing : Réunion tenue à la suite d'une action concertée pour en faire le bilan. 2, record 12, French, - obtenir%20des%20renseignements%20de
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
débreffer : Terme entériné par le Comité de linguistique de Radio-Canada et le Secrétariat d'État du Canada. 4, record 12, French, - obtenir%20des%20renseignements%20de
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1998-03-31
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Information Processing (Informatics)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Data collection-Analysis and Debrief 1, record 13, English, Data%20collection%2DAnalysis%20and%20Debrief
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- Collecte de données - analyse et débreffage
1, record 13, French, Collecte%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20%2D%20analyse%20et%20d%C3%A9breffage
unofficial, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
- CDAD 1, record 13, French, CDAD
unofficial, feminine noun
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1997-08-12
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Public Administration
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- SMC Debrief 1, record 14, English, SMC%20Debrief
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SMC = Senior Management Committee 1, record 14, English, - SMC%20Debrief
Record 14, Key term(s)
- Senior Management Committee Debrief
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Administration publique
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Nouvelles du CGS
1, record 14, French, Nouvelles%20du%20CGS
feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rubrique des comptes rendus des réunions du Conseil consultatif des employés du SCT [Secrétariat du Conseil du Trésor] sur le changement. CGS = Comité de gestion supérieur 1, record 14, French, - Nouvelles%20du%20CGS
Record 14, Key term(s)
- Nouvelles du Comité de gestion supérieur
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1994-03-18
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- debrief
1, record 15, English, debrief
verb
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- débreffer
1, record 15, French, d%C3%A9breffer
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
débreffage; compte rendu; rapport : Réunion tenue à la suite d'un vol ou d'un exercice, au cours de laquelle on rend compte de ce qui s'est passé et on décide de ce qui peut être communiqué au public. 1, record 15, French, - d%C3%A9breffer
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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