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MWS [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-01-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Spacecraft
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- microwave sounder
1, record 1, English, microwave%20sounder
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MWS 2, record 1, English, MWS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- microwave sounding unit 3, record 1, English, microwave%20sounding%20unit
correct
- MSU 4, record 1, English, MSU
correct
- MSU 4, record 1, English, MSU
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Microwave sounders are the instruments placed on satellites to measure the radiance of Earth at microwave frequencies, which allows to deduce the temperature of thick atmospheric layers. 5, record 1, English, - microwave%20sounder
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Engins spatiaux
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- sondeur à hyperfréquences
1, record 1, French, sondeur%20%C3%A0%20hyperfr%C3%A9quences
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- sondeur en hyperfréquences 2, record 1, French, sondeur%20en%20hyperfr%C3%A9quences
correct, masculine noun
- sondeur hyperfréquence 3, record 1, French, sondeur%20hyperfr%C3%A9quence
correct, masculine noun
- sondeur hyperfréquences 2, record 1, French, sondeur%20hyperfr%C3%A9quences
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estaciones, instrumentos y equipos meteorológicos
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
- Naves espaciales
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- sonda de microondas
1, record 1, Spanish, sonda%20de%20microondas
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2022-12-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Security Devices
- Missiles and Rockets
- Air Forces
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- missile warning system
1, record 2, English, missile%20warning%20system
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MWS 2, record 2, English, MWS
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system that uses passive means to detect a projectile's approach, warns the crew and triggers countermeasures. 3, record 2, English, - missile%20warning%20system
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
missile warning system; MWS: designations and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel; designations standardized by NATO. 4, record 2, English, - missile%20warning%20system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Dispositifs de sécurité
- Missiles et roquettes
- Forces aériennes
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- système d'alerte aux missiles
1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27alerte%20aux%20missiles
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- SAM 2, record 2, French, SAM
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- système d'alerte missiles 3, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27alerte%20missiles
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système qui se sert de moyens passifs pour détecter l'approche d'un projectile, avertit l'équipage et déclenche des contremesures. 2, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27alerte%20aux%20missiles
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système d'alerte aux missiles; SAM : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées. 4, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27alerte%20aux%20missiles
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
système d'alerte aux missiles; système d'alerte missiles : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 4, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20d%27alerte%20aux%20missiles
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2022-11-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Weather Stations and Meteorological Instruments and Equipment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- mechanical weather station
1, record 3, English, mechanical%20weather%20station
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- MWS 2, record 3, English, MWS
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mechanical weather stations (MWSs) are very accurate, but need a lot of maintenance and knowledgeable observers to record the weather data. 2, record 3, English, - mechanical%20weather%20station
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Stations, instruments et équipements météorologiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- station météorologique mécanique
1, record 3, French, station%20m%C3%A9t%C3%A9orologique%20m%C3%A9canique
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Key term(s)
- station météo mécanique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2019-12-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases - Various
- Genetics
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Mowat–Wilson syndrome
1, record 4, English, Mowat%26ndash%3BWilson%20syndrome
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- MWS 1, record 4, English, MWS
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mowat–Wilson syndrome (MWS) is a genetic disease characterized by distinctive facial features, moderate to severe intellectual disability, and congenital malformations, including Hirschsprung disease, genital and eye anomalies, and congenital heart defects, caused by haploinsufficiency of the ZEB2 gene. 2, record 4, English, - Mowat%26ndash%3BWilson%20syndrome
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Génétique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- syndrome de Mowat-Wilson
1, record 4, French, syndrome%20de%20Mowat%2DWilson
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- SMW 1, record 4, French, SMW
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le syndrome de Mowat-Wilson (SMW) est un syndrome congénital associant une dysmorphie faciale, une maladie de Hirschsprung, des anomalies urogénitales, des malformations cardiaques, une agénésie du corps calleux et des anomalies ophtalmologiques. [...] Le SMW est dû à des mutations ou délétions du gène ZEB2. 2, record 4, French, - syndrome%20de%20Mowat%2DWilson
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2019-04-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Human Diseases
- Genetics
- Epidermis and Dermis
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Muckle-Wells syndrome
1, record 5, English, Muckle%2DWells%20syndrome
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- MWS 2, record 5, English, MWS
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- urticaria-deafness-amyloidosis syndrome 2, record 5, English, urticaria%2Ddeafness%2Damyloidosis%20syndrome
correct
- UDA syndrome 2, record 5, English, UDA%20syndrome
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A disorder] characterized by episodic skin rash, arthralgias, and fever associated with late-onset sensorineural deafness and renal amyloidosis. 3, record 5, English, - Muckle%2DWells%20syndrome
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Maladies humaines
- Génétique
- Épiderme et derme
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- syndrome de Muckle-Wells
1, record 5, French, syndrome%20de%20Muckle%2DWells
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- MWS 2, record 5, French, MWS
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- syndrome de Muckle et Wells 3, record 5, French, syndrome%20de%20Muckle%20et%20Wells
correct, masculine noun
- urticaire-surdité-amylose 4, record 5, French, urticaire%2Dsurdit%C3%A9%2Damylose
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Maladie] caractérisée par une fièvre récurrente [...], des éruptions cutanées urticariennes, une surdité neurosensorielle, des signes inflammatoires généraux […] et une amylose […] 5, record 5, French, - syndrome%20de%20Muckle%2DWells
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
MWS : de l'anglais «Muckle-Wells syndrome». 6, record 5, French, - syndrome%20de%20Muckle%2DWells
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - external organization data 2018-09-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- mobile workstation implementation specialist 1, record 6, English, mobile%20workstation%20implementation%20specialist
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- MWS implementation specialist 1, record 6, English, MWS%20implementation%20specialist
Record 6, Key term(s)
- mobile workstations implementation specialist
- mobile work station implementation specialist
- mobile work stations implementation specialist
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- spécialiste de l'implantation de postes de travail mobiles
1, record 6, French, sp%C3%A9cialiste%20de%20l%27implantation%20de%20postes%20de%20travail%20mobiles
masculine and feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - external organization data 2018-08-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Messaging and Web Security 1, record 7, English, Messaging%20and%20Web%20Security
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Messagerie et Sécurité Web
1, record 7, French, Messagerie%20et%20S%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20Web
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- MSW 1, record 7, French, MSW
feminine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2016-06-30
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Data Banks and Databases
- IT Security
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- managed Web service
1, record 8, English, managed%20Web%20service
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- MWS 2, record 8, English, MWS
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The new managed Web service improves website functionality through a suite of tools that provide content management and web analytics, and a distribution network that will improve security, responsiveness and availability. 3, record 8, English, - managed%20Web%20service
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Banques et bases de données
- Sécurité des TI
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- service Web géré
1, record 8, French, service%20Web%20g%C3%A9r%C3%A9
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- SWG 2, record 8, French, SWG
masculine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- service géré du Web 3, record 8, French, service%20g%C3%A9r%C3%A9%20du%20Web
masculine noun
- SGW 4, record 8, French, SGW
masculine noun
- SGW 4, record 8, French, SGW
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le nouveau service Web géré améliore les fonctions du site Web grâce à un ensemble d'outils de gestion du contenu et d'analyse du Web, et à un réseau de distribution qui améliore la sécurité, la réactivité et la disponibilité du site. 5, record 8, French, - service%20Web%20g%C3%A9r%C3%A9
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2012-03-07
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Office Automation
- Cybernetic Systems
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- multi-station system
1, record 9, English, multi%2Dstation%20system
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- multi-work station system 2, record 9, English, multi%2Dwork%20station%20system
- MWS system 3, record 9, English, MWS%20system
- multistation system 4, record 9, English, multistation%20system
correct
- multistation 5, record 9, English, multistation
- multiple station 4, record 9, English, multiple%20station
- Multiple-Work Station 4, record 9, English, Multiple%2DWork%20Station
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A workstation which shares with other stations storage, processor capability and peripherals, such as printers, OCR input devices, and photocomposition output devices. 1, record 9, English, - multi%2Dstation%20system
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Bureautique
- Systèmes cybernétiques
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- multiposte
1, record 9, French, multiposte
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- système multiposte 1, record 9, French, syst%C3%A8me%20multiposte
correct, masculine noun
- microsystème multiposte 2, record 9, French, microsyst%C3%A8me%20multiposte
correct, masculine noun
- multistation 3, record 9, French, multistation
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système informatique constitué d'un ensemble de postes et de modules de ressources (imprimantes, disques) utilisant les services communs de traitement ou d'échanges fournis par une unité centrale (mini ou micro-ordinateur). 3, record 9, French, - multiposte
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ofimática
- Sistemas cibernéticos
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- multiestación
1, record 9, Spanish, multiestaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2005-06-16
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
- Management Operations (General)
- Types of Ships and Boats
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Director Maritime Class Management (Minor Warships and Auxiliary Vessels)
1, record 10, English, Director%20Maritime%20Class%20Management%20%28Minor%20Warships%20and%20Auxiliary%20Vessels%29
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- DMCM(MWS AuxV) 1, record 10, English, DMCM%28MWS%20AuxV%29
correct
- Director Maritime Class Management/Minor War Vessels and Auxiliary Vessels 1, record 10, English, Director%20Maritime%20Class%20Management%2FMinor%20War%20Vessels%20and%20Auxiliary%20Vessels
former designation, correct
- DMCM/MWV AUX 1, record 10, English, DMCM%2FMWV%20AUX
former designation, correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Director Maritime Class Management (Minor Warships and Auxiliary Vessels); DMCM (MWS AuxV): title and shortened form to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 2, record 10, English, - Director%20Maritime%20Class%20Management%20%28Minor%20Warships%20and%20Auxiliary%20Vessels%29
Record 10, Key term(s)
- Director Maritime Class Management Minor War Vessels and Auxiliary Vessel
- DMCM MWV AUX
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
- Opérations de la gestion (Généralités)
- Types de bateaux
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Directeur - Gestion des classes de navire (Petits navires de guerre et navires auxiliaires)
1, record 10, French, Directeur%20%2D%20Gestion%20des%20classes%20de%20navire%20%28Petits%20navires%20de%20guerre%20et%20navires%20auxiliaires%29
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- D Gest CN (PNG N Aux) 1, record 10, French, D%20Gest%20CN%20%28PNG%20N%20Aux%29
correct, masculine noun
- DCNG/PNG AUX 1, record 10, French, DCNG%2FPNG%20AUX
former designation, correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Directeur - Gestion des classes de navire (Petits navires de guerre et navires auxiliaires); D Gest CN (PNG N Aux) : titre et forme abrégée d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 10, French, - Directeur%20%2D%20Gestion%20des%20classes%20de%20navire%20%28Petits%20navires%20de%20guerre%20et%20navires%20auxiliaires%29
Record 10, Key term(s)
- Directeur Gestion des classes de navire (Petits navires de guerre et navires auxiliaires)
- DCNG PNG AUX
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2000-07-21
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Life Cycle (Informatics)
- Computers and Calculators
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- multistation
1, record 11, English, multistation
correct, adjective
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- multiple-station 2, record 11, English, multiple%2Dstation
correct, adjective
- Multi-Work Station 3, record 11, English, Multi%2DWork%20Station
correct
- MWS 4, record 11, English, MWS
correct
- MWS 4, record 11, English, MWS
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Having several data terminals. 5, record 11, English, - multistation
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... the 61/40 itself can be expanded into a Multi-Work Station System (MWS) by the addition of an BK-byte communications processor .... The GCOS 61/4 Multi-Work Station version can multiprogram one batch and two inquiry/response transaction processing programs controlled respectively by the system console and the two terminals. 6, record 11, English, - multistation
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Cycle de vie (Informatique)
- Ordinateurs et calculateurs
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- multiposte
1, record 11, French, multiposte
correct, adjective
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- multistation 2, record 11, French, multistation
correct, adjective
- multi-stations 3, record 11, French, multi%2Dstations
correct, adjective
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qui permet le déroulement simultané de plusieurs programmes indépendants sur plusieurs postes de travail. 4, record 11, French, - multiposte
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le modèle 61/40, développé et fabriqué par Honeywell-Bull à Paris et Angers, est un nouveau petit système sans carte, disposant d'une console clavier-écran et de supports magnétiques sur disques et disquettes [...]. La version 61/40 multi-stations permet le déroulement simultané de 3 programmes indépendants sur trois postes de travail. 3, record 11, French, - multiposte
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1996-06-02
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
- Arms Control
- Security
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- missile warning set 1, record 12, English, missile%20warning%20set
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
- Contrôle des armements
- Sécurité
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- avertisseur de tir missile
1, record 12, French, avertisseur%20de%20tir%20missile
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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