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HSA [11 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-03-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
- Music (General)
- Artificial Intelligence
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- harmony search algorithm
1, record 1, English, harmony%20search%20algorithm
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- HSA 1, record 1, English, HSA
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The harmony search algorithm (HSA) is a swarm intelligence optimization algorithm which has been successfully applied to a broad range of clustering applications, including data clustering, text clustering, fuzzy clustering, image processing, and wireless sensor networks. 2, record 1, English, - harmony%20search%20algorithm
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The HSA, inspired by musical performance process, consists of three operators: random search, harmony memory considering rule, and pitch adjusting rule. 3, record 1, English, - harmony%20search%20algorithm
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
- Musique (Généralités)
- Intelligence artificielle
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- algorithme de recherche d'harmonie
1, record 1, French, algorithme%20de%20recherche%20d%27harmonie
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Programas y programación (Informática)
- Música (Generalidades)
- Inteligencia artificial
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- algoritmo de búsqueda armónica
1, record 1, Spanish, algoritmo%20de%20b%C3%BAsqueda%20arm%C3%B3nica
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] el algoritmo de búsqueda armónica se basa en el proceso de la improvisación musical [...] 1, record 1, Spanish, - algoritmo%20de%20b%C3%BAsqueda%20arm%C3%B3nica
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-04-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- History
- Heritage
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Historic Sites Association
1, record 2, English, Historic%20Sites%20Association
correct, Newfoundland and Labrador
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- HSA 1, record 2, English, HSA
correct, Newfoundland and Labrador
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Historic Sites Association of Newfoundland and Labrador 1, record 2, English, Historic%20Sites%20Association%20of%20Newfoundland%20and%20Labrador
correct
- Newfoundland Historic Parks Association 1, record 2, English, Newfoundland%20Historic%20Parks%20Association
former designation, correct
- NHPA 1, record 2, English, NHPA
former designation, correct
- NHPA 1, record 2, English, NHPA
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Historic Sites Association presents Newfoundland and Labrador history and heritage through: partnership with Parks Canada[,] a retail operation [and] historical outreach projects. 1, record 2, English, - Historic%20Sites%20Association
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Newfoundland and Labrador Historic Sites Association
- Historic Sites Association of Newfoundland
- Newfoundland Historic Sites Association
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Histoire
- Patrimoine
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Historic Sites Association
1, record 2, French, Historic%20Sites%20Association
correct, Newfoundland and Labrador
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- HSA 1, record 2, French, HSA
correct, Newfoundland and Labrador
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Historic Sites Association of Newfoundland and Labrador 1, record 2, French, Historic%20Sites%20Association%20of%20Newfoundland%20and%20Labrador
correct
- Newfoundland Historic Parks Association 1, record 2, French, Newfoundland%20Historic%20Parks%20Association
former designation, correct
- NHPA 1, record 2, French, NHPA
former designation, correct
- NHPA 1, record 2, French, NHPA
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Newfoundland and Labrador Historic Sites Association
- Historic Sites Association of Newfoundland
- Newfoundland Historic Sites Association
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-10-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hill holder
1, record 3, English, hill%20holder
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- hill-holder 2, record 3, English, hill%2Dholder
correct
- hill start assist 1, record 3, English, hill%20start%20assist
correct
- HSA 3, record 3, English, HSA
correct
- HSA 3, record 3, English, HSA
- hill start assistance 1, record 3, English, hill%20start%20assistance
correct
- HSA 3, record 3, English, HSA
correct
- HSA 3, record 3, English, HSA
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Hill-holder is a name for the mechanism invented by Studebaker that holds the brake until the clutch is at the friction point, making it easier to start up hills from a stop in manual transmission automobiles. 2, record 3, English, - hill%20holder
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
When a driver stops their vehicle on an incline where the nose of the car is sufficiently higher than the rear of the car, the system is engaged when the driver's foot is depressing the brake pedal, and then the clutch pedal is fully depressed. Once set, the driver must keep the clutch pedal fully depressed, however, they may remove their foot from the brake pedal. To disengage the system and move the car forward, the driver selects first gear, feathers (applies) the gas pedal, and slowly releases the clutch pedal, which, at a point in its travel, releases the braking system allowing the car to proceed. 2, record 3, English, - hill%20holder
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- aide au démarrage en côte
1, record 3, French, aide%20au%20d%C3%A9marrage%20en%20c%C3%B4te
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- ADC 2, record 3, French, ADC
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système d'aide automatique à la manœuvre d'un véhicule automobile sur un terrain en pente. 1, record 3, French, - aide%20au%20d%C3%A9marrage%20en%20c%C3%B4te
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sur les véhicules automobiles à transmission manuelle. 3, record 3, French, - aide%20au%20d%C3%A9marrage%20en%20c%C3%B4te
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-09-28
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- School and School-Related Administration
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- parent-teacher association
1, record 4, English, parent%2Dteacher%20association
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- PTA 1, record 4, English, PTA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- parent-teacher organization 2, record 4, English, parent%2Dteacher%20organization
correct
- PTO 3, record 4, English, PTO
correct
- PTO 3, record 4, English, PTO
- home and school association 4, record 4, English, home%20and%20school%20association
correct
- HSA 3, record 4, English, HSA
correct
- HSA 3, record 4, English, HSA
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An organization of parents and teachers that works to improve their school, usually by organizing events to raise money. 5, record 4, English, - parent%2Dteacher%20association
Record 4, Key term(s)
- parent-teacher organisation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Administration scolaire et parascolaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- association de parents d'élèves et enseignants
1, record 4, French, association%20de%20parents%20d%27%C3%A9l%C3%A8ves%20et%20enseignants
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- APE 2, record 4, French, APE
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- association de parents et enseignants 3, record 4, French, association%20de%20parents%20et%20enseignants
correct, feminine noun
- association parents-maîtres 4, record 4, French, association%20parents%2Dma%C3%AEtres
correct, feminine noun, obsolete
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Association des parents d'élèves et enseignants [...] Des parents bénévoles participent aux [collectes] de fonds, aux excursions et aux différentes activités proposées par les enseignants et la direction d’école dans les domaines de l'éducation, la culture et les loisirs. 2, record 4, French, - association%20de%20parents%20d%27%C3%A9l%C3%A8ves%20et%20enseignants
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-11-13
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Education
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- healthy school approach
1, record 5, English, healthy%20school%20approach
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- HSA 2, record 5, English, HSA
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A holistic approach where school administrators, teachers, parents, students and community agencies work together to create an environment that will have a positive impact on a child’s health and learning. 3, record 5, English, - healthy%20school%20approach
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Pédagogie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- approche école en santé
1, record 5, French, approche%20%C3%A9cole%20en%20sant%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- AÉS 2, record 5, French, A%C3%89S
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Approche globale dans laquelle les administrateurs scolaires, les professeurs, les parents, les élèves et les organismes communautaires travaillent ensemble afin de créer un environnement qui aura un impact positif sur la santé et les apprentissages de l'enfant. 3, record 5, French, - approche%20%C3%A9cole%20en%20sant%C3%A9
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-12-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Boring and Drilling (Mines)
- Drilling and Boring (Construction)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- hollow stem auger
1, record 6, English, hollow%20stem%20auger
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- HSA 2, record 6, English, HSA
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- hollow-stem auger 3, record 6, English, hollow%2Dstem%20auger
correct
- HSA 2, record 6, English, HSA
correct
- HSA 2, record 6, English, HSA
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
There are three principal types of augers used for well drilling: bucket augers, solid-stem augers, and hollow-stem augers. ... Solid-stem augers consist of spiral flanges welded to a pipe. One length of pipe (or auger section) is called a flight; multiple auger sections are often referred to as continuous flighting. The leading auger flight has a special bit or cutter head attached that cuts a hole for the flights to follow. Flights are added as the hole is drilled deeper. Cuttings from the drilling process are brought to the surface by the action of the augers. ... Hollow-stem augers are similar to solid-stem augers in design, except that drill rods can pass through the auger sections. ... Because the flights are hollow, they can be used as temporary casing to hold the hole open while the permanent casing is installed. Wells drilled with hollow-stem augers have been used to construct water supply wells, but they are more often used to construct monitoring wells. 3, record 6, English, - hollow%20stem%20auger
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sondage et forage miniers
- Sondage et forage (Construction)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- tarière à tige creuse
1, record 6, French, tari%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20tige%20creuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- tarière creuse 2, record 6, French, tari%C3%A8re%20creuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il existe deux types de tarières : les tarières creuses et les tarières pleines. Le principal avantage des tarières creuses par rapport aux tarières pleines est de permettre l'installation du puits d'observation sans avoir à retirer les tarières du sol. L'utilisation des tarières pleines n'est possible que dans les matériaux cohésifs car les parois du forage doivent rester verticales assez longtemps pour mettre en place le puits d'observation, la lanterne de sable et le bouchon d'étanchéité. 3, record 6, French, - tari%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20tige%20creuse
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les tarières creuses sont des tarières continues avec une lumière centrale dans laquelle est introduit un train de tiges dont l'extrémité est munie d'un taillant. Ce taillant permet de forer les sols qui sont remontés en surface par le mouvement ascendant de l'hélicoïde. Si l'on désire prélever un échantillon de sol, le train de tiges est remonté, le taillant est remplacé par un outil de prélèvement de sols (un carottier par exemple) descendu jusqu'au fond du forage. 4, record 6, French, - tari%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20tige%20creuse
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tarière : Instrument qui sert à faire des forages, des sondages dans le sol. 5, record 6, French, - tari%C3%A8re%20%C3%A0%20tige%20creuse
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-06-10
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Employment Benefits
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
- Finance
- Insurance
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- health spending account
1, record 7, English, health%20spending%20account
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- HSA 2, record 7, English, HSA
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- healthcare spending account 3, record 7, English, healthcare%20spending%20account
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The health spending account works like a special savings account. Every year, a credit amount is posted in each employee's health spending account. The employees use the credited amounts to cover a broad range of medical and dental care costs incurred for themselves or their dependents. To be eligible, all care must be medically necessary and eligible for income tax credits as specified in the Income Tax Act. 1, record 7, English, - health%20spending%20account
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Avantages sociaux
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
- Finances
- Assurances
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- compte gestion-santé
1, record 7, French, compte%20gestion%2Dsant%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- compte de gestion des dépenses santé 2, record 7, French, compte%20de%20gestion%20des%20d%C3%A9penses%20sant%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- compte de gestion santé 3, record 7, French, compte%20de%20gestion%20sant%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- CGS 3, record 7, French, CGS
correct, masculine noun
- CGS 3, record 7, French, CGS
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le compte de gestion santé permet d'obtenir des remboursements pour des frais médicaux et dentaires que vous auriez eu à payer en temps normal. Il se compare à un compte bancaire, car il fonctionne selon un système de crédits et de débits. Tant qu'il affiche un solde suffisant pour couvrir une demande de remboursement, les frais liés à une dépense admissible sont remboursés et le compte de gestion santé est débité en conséquence. 3, record 7, French, - compte%20gestion%2Dsant%C3%A9
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-04-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Hunting and Sport Fishing
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Hunt Saboteurs Association
1, record 8, English, Hunt%20Saboteurs%20Association
correct, Great Britain
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- HSA 1, record 8, English, HSA
correct, Great Britain
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The only organization that works directly in the field to protect wildlife from huntsmen. 2, record 8, English, - Hunt%20Saboteurs%20Association
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Chasse et pêche sportive
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Hunt Saboteurs Association
1, record 8, French, Hunt%20Saboteurs%20Association
correct, Great Britain
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- HSA 1, record 8, French, HSA
correct, Great Britain
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-05-25
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Aeroindustry
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Hawker Siddeley Aviation
1, record 9, English, Hawker%20Siddeley%20Aviation
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- HSA 2, record 9, English, HSA
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- Hawker-Siddeley Aviation 3, record 9, English, Hawker%2DSiddeley%20Aviation
- HSA 3, record 9, English, HSA
correct
- HSA 3, record 9, English, HSA
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Constructions aéronautiques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Hawker Siddeley Aviation
1, record 9, French, Hawker%20Siddeley%20Aviation
correct
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 1995-05-10
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
- Radar, Radio Guidance and Goniometry
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- HSA radar
1, record 10, English, HSA%20radar
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
- Radar, radioguidage et radiogoniométrie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- radar HSA
1, record 10, French, radar%20HSA
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
HSA : Hollandse Signaalapparaten. 2, record 10, French, - radar%20HSA
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1994-12-20
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Practical Astronomy
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- horizontal sextant angle
1, record 11, English, horizontal%20sextant%20angle
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- HSA 1, record 11, English, HSA
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Astronomie pratique
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- angle horizontal au sextant
1, record 11, French, angle%20horizontal%20au%20sextant
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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