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DECISIVE [26 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-12-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
- Military Tactics
- Supply (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- battle-decisive munition
1, record 1, English, battle%2Ddecisive%20munition
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- BDM 2, record 1, English, BDM
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A term used by NATO within its multinational procurement initiatives to refer to key types of ammunition deemed essential for achieving victory. 3, record 1, English, - battle%2Ddecisive%20munition
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
battle-decisive munition: designation usually used in the plural. 3, record 1, English, - battle%2Ddecisive%20munition
Record 1, Key term(s)
- battle-decisive munitions
- battle decisive munition
- battle decisive munitions
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
- Tactique militaire
- Approvisionnement (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- munition tactiquement décisive
1, record 1, French, munition%20tactiquement%20d%C3%A9cisive
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- MTD 2, record 1, French, MTD
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme utilisé par l'OTAN dans le cadre de ses initiatives d'approvisionnement multinationales pour désigner des munitions considérées comme essentielles à la victoire. 3, record 1, French, - munition%20tactiquement%20d%C3%A9cisive
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
munition tactiquement décisive : désignation habituellement utilisée au pluriel. 3, record 1, French, - munition%20tactiquement%20d%C3%A9cisive
Record 1, Key term(s)
- munitions tactiquement décisives
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-09-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military Strategy
- Land Forces
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- decisive engagement
1, record 2, English, decisive%20engagement
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In land warfare, an engagement in which a unit is considered fully committed and cannot manoeuvre or extricate itself. 2, record 2, English, - decisive%20engagement
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
decisive engagement: designation and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 2, English, - decisive%20engagement
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Stratégie militaire
- Forces terrestres
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- engagement décisif
1, record 2, French, engagement%20d%C3%A9cisif
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En guerre terrestre, engagement dans lequel une unité est considérée comme entièrement engagée et ne peut manœuvrer ou se dégager. 2, record 2, French, - engagement%20d%C3%A9cisif
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
engagement décisif : désignation uniformisée par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 2, French, - engagement%20d%C3%A9cisif
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
engagement décisif : désignation et définition normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 2, French, - engagement%20d%C3%A9cisif
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-06-22
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- decisive point
1, record 3, English, decisive%20point
correct, NATO
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A point from which a hostile or friendly centre of gravity can be threatened. 1, record 3, English, - decisive%20point
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This point may exist in time, space or the information environment. 1, record 3, English, - decisive%20point
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
decisive point: designation standardized by NATO in the AAP-6 standard published in 2016, but not included in the 2017 version. 2, record 3, English, - decisive%20point
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- point décisif
1, record 3, French, point%20d%C3%A9cisif
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point ... à partir duquel un centre de gravité ami ou hostile peut être menacé. 1, record 3, French, - point%20d%C3%A9cisif
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Ce point peut exister] dans le temps, l'espace ou l'environnement de l'information. 1, record 3, French, - point%20d%C3%A9cisif
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
point décisif : désignation normalisée par l'OTAN dans la norme AAP-6 de 2016, mais non reprise dans l'édition de 2017. 2, record 3, French, - point%20d%C3%A9cisif
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-03-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Language
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- determinative 1, record 4, English, determinative
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- decisive 2, record 4, English, decisive
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Linguistique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- déterminant
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9terminant
adjective
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- décisoire 2, record 4, French, d%C3%A9cisoire
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui décide d'une chose ou d'une action. [...] Ton rôle a été déterminant dans cette affaire. 3, record 4, French, - d%C3%A9terminant
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-08-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Military Strategy
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- rapid decisive operation
1, record 5, English, rapid%20decisive%20operation
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- RDO 2, record 5, English, RDO
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Stratégie militaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- opération décisive rapide
1, record 5, French, op%C3%A9ration%20d%C3%A9cisive%20rapide
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- ODR 2, record 5, French, ODR
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2014-02-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- decisive force
1, record 6, English, decisive%20force
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- force décisive
1, record 6, French, force%20d%C3%A9cisive
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Force militaire de capacité suffisante, par sa taille et sa composition, pour emporter la décision tactique sur le terrain. 1, record 6, French, - force%20d%C3%A9cisive
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
force décisive : terme et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 5 décembre 2013. 2, record 6, French, - force%20d%C3%A9cisive
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2013-08-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Law of Evidence
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- decisive evidence
1, record 7, English, decisive%20evidence
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Droit de la preuve
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- preuve décisive
1, record 7, French, preuve%20d%C3%A9cisive
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
preuve décisive : terme normalisé par le Comité de normalisation dans le cadre du Programme national de l'administration de la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO). 2, record 7, French, - preuve%20d%C3%A9cisive
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2011-07-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Team Sports (General)
- Various Sports (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- decisive game
1, record 8, English, decisive%20game
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- decisive match 2, record 8, English, decisive%20match
correct
- final game 1, record 8, English, final%20game
correct
- final match 2, record 8, English, final%20match
correct
- winning game 3, record 8, English, winning%20game
correct
- winning match 3, record 8, English, winning%20match
correct
- deciding game 4, record 8, English, deciding%20game
correct
- deciding match 3, record 8, English, deciding%20match
correct
- rubber game 5, record 8, English, rubber%20game
correct, see observation, United States
- rubber match 5, record 8, English, rubber%20match
correct, see observation, United States
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The game or match whose winner will win the series, championship or title; it is usually said of the last possible game in a series of 3, 5, or 7, but sometimes, of the sole game to be played between two individuals or teams for the championship or the title. 3, record 8, English, - decisive%20game
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
rubber: A 3-game match or series; a series or match in which one side must win 2 out of 3 games. The term in general is found chiefly in British usage though it is often used attributively in the United States to refer to a final game or match played between 2 individuals or teams that have previously split an even number of games or matches. 5, record 8, English, - decisive%20game
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
rubber (match): term(s) preferred in tennis. 6, record 8, English, - decisive%20game
Record 8, Key term(s)
- rubber
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Sports d'équipe (Généralités)
- Sports divers (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- match décisif
1, record 8, French, match%20d%C3%A9cisif
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- match final 1, record 8, French, match%20final
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- partie décisive 1, record 8, French, partie%20d%C3%A9cisive
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- partie finale 1, record 8, French, partie%20finale
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- rencontre décisive 2, record 8, French, rencontre%20d%C3%A9cisive
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- rencontre finale 2, record 8, French, rencontre%20finale
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- affrontement décisif 2, record 8, French, affrontement%20d%C3%A9cisif
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- affrontement final 2, record 8, French, affrontement%20final
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- confrontation décisive 2, record 8, French, confrontation%20d%C3%A9cisive
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- confrontation finale 2, record 8, French, confrontation%20finale
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- belle 3, record 8, French, belle
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Europe
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie décisive qui désigne le vainqueur, lorsque des joueurs ont gagné un nombre égal de parties ou de «manches». 3, record 8, French, - match%20d%C3%A9cisif
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Se dit habituellement de la dernière partie possible dans une série de 3, 5 ou 7 parties mais aussi de la seule partie ou rencontre entre 2 athlètes ou 2 équipes pour déterminer le gagnant du titre ou du championnat. 4, record 8, French, - match%20d%C3%A9cisif
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
«joute» : terme archaïque ; lui préférer «affrontement, match, partie, rencontre, confrontation». 4, record 8, French, - match%20d%C3%A9cisif
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Pluriel : des matchs ou des matches. 5, record 8, French, - match%20d%C3%A9cisif
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 4 OBS
matchs (pl.) : Cette graphie, puisée des Rectifications de l'orthographe recommandées par le Conseil supérieur de la langue française, est attestée dans le Petit Robert (2004). 6, record 8, French, - match%20d%C3%A9cisif
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-01-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Ice Hockey
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- tie-breaking goal
1, record 9, English, tie%2Dbreaking%20goal
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- decisive goal 2, record 9, English, decisive%20goal
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The goal scored by the winning team to break the tie. 3, record 9, English, - tie%2Dbreaking%20goal
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terms also used in sledge hockey. 4, record 9, English, - tie%2Dbreaking%20goal
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Hockey sur glace
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- but décisif
1, record 9, French, but%20d%C3%A9cisif
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
But permettant à une équipe de remporter le jeu à un point près. 2, record 9, French, - but%20d%C3%A9cisif
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme également utilisé au hockey sur luge. 3, record 9, French, - but%20d%C3%A9cisif
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2009-10-17
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Rules of Court
- Legal Documents
- Law of Evidence
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- decisive oath
1, record 10, English, decisive%20oath
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- decisory oath 2, record 10, English, decisory%20oath
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An oath by a party in a lawsuit, used to decide the case because the party's adversary, not being able to furnish adequate proof, offered to refer to decision of the case to the party. 3, record 10, English, - decisive%20oath
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Règles de procédure
- Documents juridiques
- Droit de la preuve
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- serment décisoire
1, record 10, French, serment%20d%C3%A9cisoire
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- serment litis-décisoire 2, record 10, French, serment%20litis%2Dd%C3%A9cisoire
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Serment déféré par une partie à son adversaire sur un fait qui est personnel à ce dernier ou dont elle a une connaissance personnelle afin d'en faire dépendre le sort du procès. 3, record 10, French, - serment%20d%C3%A9cisoire
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reglamento procesal
- Documentos jurídicos
- Derecho probatorio
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- juramento decisorio
1, record 10, Spanish, juramento%20decisorio
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Juramento] que una parte de un juicio civil exige a la otra, tanto en lo que le favorezca como en lo que le perjudique, constituyendo plena prueba respecto a lo manifestado. 1, record 10, Spanish, - juramento%20decisorio
Record 11 - internal organization data 2005-12-22
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Baseball and Softball
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- decisive hit
1, record 11, English, decisive%20hit
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- game-winning hit 1, record 11, English, game%2Dwinning%20hit
correct
- winning hit 2, record 11, English, winning%20hit
correct
- victory-winning hit 2, record 11, English, victory%2Dwinning%20hit
correct
- victory-rapping hit 3, record 11, English, victory%2Drapping%20hit
correct
- key hit 3, record 11, English, key%20hit
correct, noun
- winning blast 3, record 11, English, winning%20blast
see observation, noun
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A hit which, as seen by sports commentators, baseball fans or the players themselves, had determined the issue of a game or, in certain cases, meant a change from a possible loss to a sure win. 2, record 11, English, - decisive%20hit
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This hit may not have changed the score immediately, but had appropriately placed runners on bases to represent the winning points. 2, record 11, English, - decisive%20hit
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A "key hit" in a match is the hit which was instrumental in the winning of a game; it could have been struck in any inning, including the first. A "blast" is said of a ball struck very hard, harder than usual. 2, record 11, English, - decisive%20hit
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Distinguish from a "decisive play" which might not necessarily involve a hit by a batter. 2, record 11, English, - decisive%20hit
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Baseball et softball
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- coup sûr gagnant
1, record 11, French, coup%20s%C3%BBr%20gagnant
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- coup sûr de la victoire 1, record 11, French, coup%20s%C3%BBr%20de%20la%20victoire
correct, masculine noun
- coup sûr victorieux 1, record 11, French, coup%20s%C3%BBr%20victorieux
correct, masculine noun
- coup décisif 2, record 11, French, coup%20d%C3%A9cisif
correct, masculine noun
- coup clé 3, record 11, French, coup%20cl%C3%A9
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Coup frappé qui, aux yeux des analystes sportifs, des amateurs de baseball ou des joueurs eux-mêmes, a déterminé l'issue d'un match ou, dans certains cas, fait changer une défaite éventuelle en victoire. 3, record 11, French, - coup%20s%C3%BBr%20gagnant
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À la rigueur, ce coup frappé peut n'avoir pas immédiatement produit de point, mais a permis de placer des coureurs sur les sentiers qui ont représenté les points gagnants. 3, record 11, French, - coup%20s%C3%BBr%20gagnant
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le «coup clé» ou «coup clef», dit souvent «coup du match» est celui qui a décidé de l'issue de la partie; il peut avoir été frappé dans n'importe quelle manche, même la première. 3, record 11, French, - coup%20s%C3%BBr%20gagnant
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Distinguer du «jeu décisif» qui peut ne pas comprendre un coup par un frappeur au bâton. 3, record 11, French, - coup%20s%C3%BBr%20gagnant
Record 11, Key term(s)
- coup clef
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2005-12-22
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Baseball and Softball
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- decisive play
1, record 12, English, decisive%20play
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- game-winning play 1, record 12, English, game%2Dwinning%20play
correct
- winning play 1, record 12, English, winning%20play
correct
- victory-winning play 1, record 12, English, victory%2Dwinning%20play
correct
- victory-rapping play 2, record 12, English, victory%2Drapping%20play
correct
- key play 3, record 12, English, key%20play
correct, see observation, noun
- key performance 3, record 12, English, key%20performance
correct
- clutch play 3, record 12, English, clutch%20play
correct
- clutch performance 3, record 12, English, clutch%20performance
correct
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A play which, as seen by sports commentators, baseball fans or the players themselves, had determined the issue of a game or, in certain cases, meant a change from a possible loss to a sure win. 1, record 12, English, - decisive%20play
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This play could have been a double play with three men on bases, a stolen base, a point scored on an error, any offensive or defensive move which had meant a change in the course of a game without necessarily involving a hit by a batter. 1, record 12, English, - decisive%20play
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A "key play" in a match is the play which was instrumental in the winning of a game; it could have happened in any inning, including the first. 1, record 12, English, - decisive%20play
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Distinguish from a "decisive hit" which involves a hit by a batter. 1, record 12, English, - decisive%20play
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Baseball et softball
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- jeu gagnant
1, record 12, French, jeu%20gagnant
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- jeu de la victoire 1, record 12, French, jeu%20de%20la%20victoire
correct, masculine noun
- jeu victorieux 1, record 12, French, jeu%20victorieux
correct, masculine noun
- jeu décisif 2, record 12, French, jeu%20d%C3%A9cisif
correct, masculine noun
- jeu clé 3, record 12, French, jeu%20cl%C3%A9
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- jeu opportun 2, record 12, French, jeu%20opportun
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Jeu qui, aux yeux des analystes sportifs, des amateurs de baseball ou des joueurs eux-mêmes, a déterminé l'issue d'un match ou, dans certains cas, fait changer une défaite éventuelle en victoire. 1, record 12, French, - jeu%20gagnant
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce jeu peut avoir été un double jeu avec trois coureurs sur les sentiers, un but volé, un point compté sur une erreur, trois retraits consécutifs sur trois prises, tout jeu offensif ou défensif qui a représenté un changement dans le cours de la partie sans nécessairement comprendre un coup frappé par un joueur au bâton. 1, record 12, French, - jeu%20gagnant
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le «jeu clé» ou «jeu clef», dit souvent «jeu du match» est celui qui a décidé de l'issue de la partie; il peut survenir dans n'importe quelle manche, même la première. 1, record 12, French, - jeu%20gagnant
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Distinguer du «coup décisif» qui signifie un coup frappé par un joueur au bâton. 1, record 12, French, - jeu%20gagnant
Record 12, Key term(s)
- jeu clef
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2005-05-05
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
- General Vocabulary
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- decisive win
1, record 13, English, decisive%20win
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- decisive victory 2, record 13, English, decisive%20victory
correct
- convincing victory 3, record 13, English, convincing%20victory
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In competition, in politics or in life, any event or contest won by an important margin if distance is the case or if points or votes have to be accumulated, or a change that occurred with the impossibility to go back to the previous situation if a way of life is the case. 4, record 13, English, - decisive%20win
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- victoire décisive
1, record 13, French, victoire%20d%C3%A9cisive
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- écrasante victoire 2, record 13, French, %C3%A9crasante%20victoire
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En compétition, en politique et dans la vie, toute épreuve ou tout concours remporté avec une imposante marge s'il s'agit de distance, ou un écart important s'il s'agit de points ou de votes à accumuler, ou tout changement survenu avec l'impossibilité de revenir à l'étape antérieure s'il s'agit d'un mode de vie à changer. 3, record 13, French, - victoire%20d%C3%A9cisive
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2004-05-19
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
- Specialized Vocabulary and Phraseologism of Sports
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- key situation
1, record 14, English, key%20situation
correct, see observation
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- key moment 2, record 14, English, key%20moment
correct, see observation
- decisive situation 2, record 14, English, decisive%20situation
correct, see observation
- decisive moment 2, record 14, English, decisive%20moment
correct, see observation
- critical situation 3, record 14, English, critical%20situation
correct, see observation
- critical moment 2, record 14, English, critical%20moment
correct, see observation
- crucial situation 3, record 14, English, crucial%20situation
correct, see observation
- crucial moment 2, record 14, English, crucial%20moment
correct, see observation
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The moment in a match or a sports event where what will happen next means a turning point, victory or loss being possible for both sides. 2, record 14, English, - key%20situation
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The expressions vary lightly among them: those built with "key" or "decisive" are neutral, being equally valid for both the winning or the losing side, while those containing "critical" or "crucial" will mainly be said of the losing side, the side which seems to be losing, or the side for which a loss means more negative consequences. 2, record 14, English, - key%20situation
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
For example, in an extra inning in baseball: a relief pitcher comes to the mound while bases are full [3 potential points for the opposite team] and no out. 4, record 14, English, - key%20situation
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 3 OBS
For example, in the last end of a curling championship match: the skip has to put-out, with the hammer, the opponent's rock on the tee which represents the winning point for the opposite team. 2, record 14, English, - key%20situation
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
- Vocabulaire spécialisé et phraséologie des sports
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- situation clé
1, record 14, French, situation%20cl%C3%A9
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- moment clé 2, record 14, French, moment%20cl%C3%A9
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- situation décisive 1, record 14, French, situation%20d%C3%A9cisive
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- moment décisif 2, record 14, French, moment%20d%C3%A9cisif
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- situation critique 3, record 14, French, situation%20critique
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- moment critique 2, record 14, French, moment%20critique
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- situation cruciale 2, record 14, French, situation%20cruciale
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- moment crucial 2, record 14, French, moment%20crucial
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Moment dans un match ou une épreuve sportive où ce qui va se passer représente un point tournant, celui où la victoire peut changer de camp. 2, record 14, French, - situation%20cl%C3%A9
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les expressions ont une légère différence entre elles : celles construites avec «clé» et «décisif, décisive» demeurent neutres, valant pour le camp gagnant comme le camp perdant, alors que celles construites avec «critique» et «crucial(e)» se disent davantage du côté perdant, susceptible de perdre ou pour lequel la défaite aura le plus de retombées négatives. 2, record 14, French, - situation%20cl%C3%A9
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Par exemple, dans une manche supplémentaire au baseball, un releveur se présente au monticule alors que tous les sentiers sont occupés [3 points potentiels pour le club adverse] et qu'il n'y a aucun retrait. 4, record 14, French, - situation%20cl%C3%A9
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Par exemple, dans un match de championnat au curling, le skip doit, avec le marteau de la dernière manche, sortir la pierre adverse qui, actuellement sur le bouton, représente le point gagnant pour l'autre équipe. 2, record 14, French, - situation%20cl%C3%A9
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1999-08-20
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Legal System
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- legally decisive feature 1, record 15, English, legally%20decisive%20feature
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Théorie du droit
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- caractéristique déterminante en droit
1, record 15, French, caract%C3%A9ristique%20d%C3%A9terminante%20en%20droit
feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1999-07-20
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Legal System
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- decisive criterion 1, record 16, English, decisive%20criterion
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Théorie du droit
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- critère déterminant
1, record 16, French, crit%C3%A8re%20d%C3%A9terminant
masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1999-07-20
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- decisive impact 1, record 17, English, decisive%20impact
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
of some features. 1, record 17, English, - decisive%20impact
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- effet déterminant
1, record 17, French, effet%20d%C3%A9terminant
masculine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1998-11-16
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
- Electronic Warfare
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- critical decisive point
1, record 18, English, critical%20decisive%20point
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
- Guerre électronique
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- point déterminant crucial
1, record 18, French, point%20d%C3%A9terminant%20crucial
masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Names of Special Years, Weeks, Days
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- Year of General Mobilization and Decisive Action for Final Victory 1, record 19, English, Year%20of%20General%20Mobilization%20and%20Decisive%20Action%20for%20Final%20Victory
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
1986; call of SWAPO [South Africa People's Organization] to the Namibian people. 1, record 19, English, - Year%20of%20General%20Mobilization%20and%20Decisive%20Action%20for%20Final%20Victory
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Désignations d'années, de semaines et de jours spéciaux
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- Année de mobilisation générale et d'action décisive pour la victoire finale
1, record 19, French, Ann%C3%A9e%20de%20mobilisation%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale%20et%20d%27action%20d%C3%A9cisive%20pour%20la%20victoire%20finale
feminine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Designaciones de años, semanas y días especiales
Record 19, Main entry term, Spanish
- Año de la movilización general y la acción decisiva para la victoria final
1, record 19, Spanish, A%C3%B1o%20de%20la%20movilizaci%C3%B3n%20general%20y%20la%20acci%C3%B3n%20decisiva%20para%20la%20victoria%20final
masculine noun
Record 19, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 19, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1996-06-02
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- The Legislature (Constitutional Law)
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- legally decisive 1, record 20, English, legally%20decisive
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Pouvoir législatif (Droit constitutionnel)
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- déterminant en droit 1, record 20, French, d%C3%A9terminant%20en%20droit
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
- juridiquement décisif 1, record 20, French, juridiquement%20d%C3%A9cisif
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1986-08-18
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- decisive influence 1, record 21, English, decisive%20influence
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- influence déterminante
1, record 21, French, influence%20d%C3%A9terminante
feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1986-03-27
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Photography
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- The Decisive moment
1, record 22, English, The%20Decisive%20moment
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Photography by Henri Cartier-Bresson. 1, record 22, English, - The%20Decisive%20moment
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Photographie
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- Images à la sauvette
1, record 22, French, Images%20%C3%A0%20la%20sauvette
correct
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Informations obtenues de la banque de donnée DOBIS. 1, record 22, French, - Images%20%C3%A0%20la%20sauvette
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Translation
- Language Problems
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- decisive 1, record 23, English, decisive
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, Textual support, English
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
- Problèmes de langue
Record 23, Main entry term, French
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record number: 23, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(réponse nette) D.M. 14/4/75 1, record 23, French, - nette
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
Record 24 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 24, English
Record 24, Subject field(s)
- Translation
- Language Problems
Record 24, Main entry term, English
- decisive 1, record 24, English, decisive
Record 24, Abbreviations, English
Record 24, Synonyms, English
Record 24, Textual support, English
Record number: 24, Textual support number: 1 OBS
decisive argument - argument péremptoire 1, record 24, English, - decisive
Record 24, French
Record 24, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
- Problèmes de langue
Record 24, Main entry term, French
- péremptoire 1, record 24, French, p%C3%A9remptoire
Record 24, Abbreviations, French
Record 24, Synonyms, French
Record 24, Textual support, French
Record 24, Spanish
Record 24, Textual support, Spanish
Record 25 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 25, English
Record 25, Subject field(s)
- Translation
- Language Problems
Record 25, Main entry term, English
- decisive argument 1, record 25, English, decisive%20argument
Record 25, Abbreviations, English
Record 25, Synonyms, English
Record 25, French
Record 25, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
- Problèmes de langue
Record 25, Main entry term, French
- argument péremptoire 1, record 25, French, argument%20p%C3%A9remptoire
Record 25, Abbreviations, French
Record 25, Synonyms, French
Record 25, Textual support, French
Record 25, Spanish
Record 25, Textual support, Spanish
Record 26 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 26, English
Record 26, Subject field(s)
- Organizations and Associations (Admin.)
- Decision-Making Process
Record 26, Main entry term, English
- decisive body 1, record 26, English, decisive%20body
Record 26, Abbreviations, English
Record 26, Synonyms, English
Record 26, French
Record 26, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et associations (Admin.)
- Processus décisionnel
Record 26, Main entry term, French
- organisme chargé de prendre les décisions
1, record 26, French, organisme%20charg%C3%A9%20de%20prendre%20les%20d%C3%A9cisions
masculine noun
Record 26, Abbreviations, French
Record 26, Synonyms, French
Record 26, Textual support, French
Record 26, Spanish
Record 26, Textual support, Spanish
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