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DECENTRALIZED SYSTEM [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Informatics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Decentralized Financial Accounting System
1, record 1, English, Decentralized%20Financial%20Accounting%20System
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- DEFACS 1, record 1, English, DEFACS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Informatique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Système décentralisé de comptabilité financière
1, record 1, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20d%C3%A9centralis%C3%A9%20de%20comptabilit%C3%A9%20financi%C3%A8re
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SDCF 1, record 1, French, SDCF
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lexique de l'assurance-chômage, Emploi et Immigration Canada, 1992. 2, record 1, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20d%C3%A9centralis%C3%A9%20de%20comptabilit%C3%A9%20financi%C3%A8re
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-08-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Energy Transformation
- Electric Power Stations
- Electric Power Distribution
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- distributed energy system
1, record 2, English, distributed%20energy%20system
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- DES 1, record 2, English, DES
correct, noun
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- decentralized energy system 1, record 2, English, decentralized%20energy%20system
correct, noun
- DES 1, record 2, English, DES
correct, noun
- DES 1, record 2, English, DES
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Distributed energy systems are fundamentally characterized by locating energy production systems closer to the point of use. DES can be used in both grid-connected and off-grid setups. 1, record 2, English, - distributed%20energy%20system
Record 2, Key term(s)
- decentralised energy system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Transformation de l'énergie
- Centrales électriques
- Distribution électrique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- système de production d'énergie décentralisée
1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20production%20d%27%C3%A9nergie%20d%C3%A9centralis%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- système énergétique décentralisé 2, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique%20d%C3%A9centralis%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- système de production décentralisée 1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20production%20d%C3%A9centralis%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
- système de production décentralisée d'énergie 1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20production%20d%C3%A9centralis%C3%A9e%20d%27%C3%A9nergie
correct, masculine noun
- système énergétique distribué 3, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique%20distribu%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- système de production distribuée 4, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20production%20distribu%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un système énergétique décentralisé correspond à un ensemble intégré de moyens de production locaux, de gestion du réseau, de stockage, de rénovation thermique des bâtiments et de mobilité, organisé sur un territoire rapprochant producteurs et consommateurs. 2, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20production%20d%27%C3%A9nergie%20d%C3%A9centralis%C3%A9e
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Remuneration (Personnel Management)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- decentralized system 1, record 3, English, decentralized%20system
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Rémunération (Gestion du personnel)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- régime décentralisé
1, record 3, French, r%C3%A9gime%20d%C3%A9centralis%C3%A9
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) dans le secteur de la santé, la sensibilité de la croissance des salaires aux conditions du marché est faible lorsque les négociations sont centralisées et relativement élevée en régime décentralisé. 1, record 3, French, - r%C3%A9gime%20d%C3%A9centralis%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-01-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Applications of Automation
- Road Traffic
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- decentralized control system
1, record 4, English, decentralized%20control%20system
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- distributed control system 1, record 4, English, distributed%20control%20system
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A control system in which the data processing capability is situated at more than one location. 1, record 4, English, - decentralized%20control%20system
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
decentralized control system; distributed control system: terms and definition proposed by the World Road Association. 2, record 4, English, - decentralized%20control%20system
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Automatisation et applications
- Circulation routière
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- système à commande décentralisée
1, record 4, French, syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20commande%20d%C3%A9centralis%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- système à commande répartie 1, record 4, French, syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20commande%20r%C3%A9partie
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système de commande dans lequel la capacité de traitement est située en plus d'un point. 1, record 4, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20commande%20d%C3%A9centralis%C3%A9e
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système à commande décentralisée; système à commande répartie : termes et définition proposés par l'Association mondiale de la route. 2, record 4, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A0%20commande%20d%C3%A9centralis%C3%A9e
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-05-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Wind Energy
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- decentralized system
1, record 5, English, decentralized%20system
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In wind systems, [the] establishment of autonomous units, such as households or neighbourhoods, to provide electricity or heat. 1, record 5, English, - decentralized%20system
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Énergie éolienne
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- système décentralisé
1, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%C3%A9centralis%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le contexte d'un système de production d'énergie éolienne mise en place d'unités autonomes, telles que des maisons individuelles ou des infrastructures avoisinantes, pour la fourniture d'énergie électrique ou thermique. 2, record 5, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%C3%A9centralis%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2000-08-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Telephone Facilities
- Telephone Switching
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- decentralized signalling system
1, record 6, English, decentralized%20signalling%20system
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
To achieve fast call set-up times, the system sends the relevant forward signals without waiting for acknowledgement by the distant exchange. Only if the tight timing scheme for the various events has not been respected by one of exchanges will the call in progress be cleared. 1, record 6, English, - decentralized%20signalling%20system
Record 6, Key term(s)
- decentralized signaling system
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Installations (Téléphonie)
- Commutation téléphonique
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- système de signalisation décentralisée
1, record 6, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20signalisation%20d%C3%A9centralis%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour accélérer l'établissement des communications, le système n'attend pas l'accusé de réception du central éloigné pour envoyer vers l'avant les signaux pertinents. C'est seulement si la chronologie rigoureusement prescrite pour les différentes opérations n'a pas été respectée qu'il met fin à l'appel en cours. 1, record 6, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20signalisation%20d%C3%A9centralis%C3%A9e
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1993-04-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Remuneration (Personnel Management)
- Financial and Budgetary Management
- Accounting
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Decentralized Payroll Accounting and Control System 1, record 7, English, Decentralized%20Payroll%20Accounting%20and%20Control%20System
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Rémunération (Gestion du personnel)
- Gestion budgétaire et financière
- Comptabilité
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Système décentralisé de comptabilité et de contrôle des salaires
1, record 7, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20d%C3%A9centralis%C3%A9%20de%20comptabilit%C3%A9%20et%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20des%20salaires
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- CCDS 1, record 7, French, CCDS
masculine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : DSTM [Direction des services de traduction ministériels] Communications. 1, record 7, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20d%C3%A9centralis%C3%A9%20de%20comptabilit%C3%A9%20et%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20des%20salaires
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1990-02-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Records Management (Management)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- decentralized personnel record system
1, record 8, English, decentralized%20personnel%20record%20system
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A system] where official personnel files are located in various regional or field offices of the department and where authority for personnel administration has been delegated by the Deputy Head to the officer in charge of each region or field office. 2, record 8, English, - decentralized%20personnel%20record%20system
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des documents (Gestion)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- méthode décentralisée de classement des dossiers du personnel
1, record 8, French, m%C3%A9thode%20d%C3%A9centralis%C3%A9e%20de%20classement%20des%20dossiers%20du%20personnel
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- système de décentralisation des documents du personnel 2, record 8, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20d%C3%A9centralisation%20des%20documents%20du%20personnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Méthode selon laquelle les dossiers officiels relatifs au personnel d'un ministère ainsi que les décisions concernant ceux-ci soit disséminés à travers les bureaux régionaux ou extérieurs de ce ministère. 3, record 8, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20d%C3%A9centralis%C3%A9e%20de%20classement%20des%20dossiers%20du%20personnel
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Voir APCEX-F, 1972, Chapitre IV, Annexe IV D, référence IV. B.2., 3. Définitions. 4, record 8, French, - m%C3%A9thode%20d%C3%A9centralis%C3%A9e%20de%20classement%20des%20dossiers%20du%20personnel
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1989-06-06
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Personnel Management (General)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- decentralized personnel services system 1, record 9, English, decentralized%20personnel%20services%20system
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du personnel (Généralités)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- système décentralisé des services du personnel
1, record 9, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%C3%A9centralis%C3%A9%20des%20services%20du%20personnel
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1989-02-01
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- System Names
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Decentralized EIIS Financial Accounting & Control System 1, record 10, English, Decentralized%20EIIS%20Financial%20Accounting%20%26%20Control%20System
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Systèmes décentralisés de comptabilité et de contrôle financiers du SIEI 1, record 10, French, Syst%C3%A8mes%20d%C3%A9centralis%C3%A9s%20de%20comptabilit%C3%A9%20et%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20financiers%20du%20SIEI
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 1985-01-21
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Systems Analysis (Information Processing)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- decentralized information system 1, record 11, English, decentralized%20information%20system
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Two or more sets of information-processing equipment, operated by the same enterprise, but without any implied coordination among the sets. 1, record 11, English, - decentralized%20information%20system
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Analyse des systèmes informatiques
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- système informatique décentralisé
1, record 11, French, syst%C3%A8me%20informatique%20d%C3%A9centralis%C3%A9
proposal, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- système informatique réparti 1, record 11, French, syst%C3%A8me%20informatique%20r%C3%A9parti
proposal, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1980-08-07
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Financial and Budgetary Management
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- system of decentralized financial control
1, record 12, English, system%20of%20decentralized%20financial%20control
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The purpose of this article is to describe the ROI system of decentralized financial control, to explain why it creates conflicts between company and division interests, and to describe why it is often of limited use in evaluating division performance. 1, record 12, English, - system%20of%20decentralized%20financial%20control
Record 12, Key term(s)
- decentralized financial control system
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Gestion budgétaire et financière
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- système de contrôle financier décentralisé 1, record 12, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20financier%20d%C3%A9centralis%C3%A9
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le but de cet article est de décrire le système de contrôle financier décentralisé au moyen du TRA, d'expliquer pourquoi il crée des conflits entre les intérêts de l'entreprise et ceux des divisions, et pour quelle raison il est souvent d'un usage limité pour l'évaluation des performances d'une division. 1, record 12, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20contr%C3%B4le%20financier%20d%C3%A9centralis%C3%A9
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Education Theory and Methods
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- decentralized system of higher education 1, record 13, English, decentralized%20system%20of%20higher%20education
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- système d'enseignement supérieur décentralisé
1, record 13, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27enseignement%20sup%C3%A9rieur%20d%C3%A9centralis%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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