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OBA [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-02-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Advertising Techniques
- Internet and Telematics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- online behavioural advertising
1, record 1, English, online%20behavioural%20advertising
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- OBA 2, record 1, English, OBA
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- behavioural advertising 3, record 1, English, behavioural%20advertising
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Online behavioural advertising is concerned with adjusting advertisements based on previous online surfing behaviour ... 4, record 1, English, - online%20behavioural%20advertising
Record 1, Key term(s)
- online behavioral advertising
- on-line behavioural advertising
- on-line behavioral advertising
- behavioral advertising
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Techniques publicitaires
- Internet et télématique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- publicité comportementale en ligne
1, record 1, French, publicit%C3%A9%20comportementale%20en%20ligne
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- publicité comportementale 2, record 1, French, publicit%C3%A9%20comportementale
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La publicité comportementale en ligne est associée à une forme de marketing qui cible les consommateurs en fonction des données récoltées lors de leurs activités numériques antérieures. Par exemple, si un usager a consulté la page web d'un produit sur une plateforme de magasinage en ligne, des publicités subséquentes risquent de faire la promotion de ce produit ou d'en proposer un similaire. 3, record 1, French, - publicit%C3%A9%20comportementale%20en%20ligne
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
publicité comportementale en ligne : désignation tirée du mini-lexique «Cyberespace et droit» et reproduite avec l'autorisation du Centre de ressources en français juridique de l'Université de Saint-Boniface. 4, record 1, French, - publicit%C3%A9%20comportementale%20en%20ligne
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-07-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Legal Profession: Organization
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Ontario Bar Association
1, record 2, English, Ontario%20Bar%20Association
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- OBA 1, record 2, English, OBA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Bar Association - Ontario 2, record 2, English, Canadian%20Bar%20Association%20%2D%20Ontario
former designation, correct
- CBAO 3, record 2, English, CBAO
former designation, correct
- CBAO 3, record 2, English, CBAO
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Ontario Bar Association (OBA), a branch of the [Canadian Bar Association], represents close to 16,000 lawyers, judges, notaries, law teachers and law students from across the province. 1, record 2, English, - Ontario%20Bar%20Association
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Organisation de la profession (Droit)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Association du Barreau de l'Ontario
1, record 2, French, Association%20du%20Barreau%20de%20l%27Ontario
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ABO 2, record 2, French, ABO
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Association du Barreau canadien - Ontario 3, record 2, French, Association%20du%20Barreau%20canadien%20%2D%20Ontario
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- ABCO 4, record 2, French, ABCO
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- ABCO 4, record 2, French, ABCO
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'Association du Barreau de l'Ontario est une division de l'Association du Barreau canadien; l'organisation […] a été formée pour fournir un appui professionnel à la profession afin de mieux servir ses membres et le public. 2, record 2, French, - Association%20du%20Barreau%20de%20l%27Ontario
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités del sector privado
- Organización de la profesión (Derecho)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Asociación del Colegio de Abogados de Ontario
1, record 2, Spanish, Asociaci%C3%B3n%20del%20Colegio%20de%20Abogados%20de%20Ontario
proposal, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-02-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Religion (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Ottawa Baptist Association
1, record 3, English, Ottawa%20Baptist%20Association
correct, Ontario
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- OBA 2, record 3, English, OBA
correct, Ontario
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Ottawa Baptist Association (OBA) is an affiliated body of the Baptist Convention of Ontario and Quebec and so affiliated with Canadian Baptist Ministries and the Baptist World Alliance. The twenty OBA ... churches in the Ottawa Valley seek to support and encourage each other in their mission of reaching people with the love of Jesus Christ. 3, record 3, English, - Ottawa%20Baptist%20Association
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Religion (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Association Baptiste d'Ottawa
1, record 3, French, Association%20Baptiste%20d%27Ottawa
correct, feminine noun, Ontario
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-01-20
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Occupational Bodies and Committees
- Taxation Law
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Ontario Bailiff Association
1, record 4, English, Ontario%20Bailiff%20Association
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- OBA 2, record 4, English, OBA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[OBA is an] association of recovery and liquidation experts located throughout Ontario. 3, record 4, English, - Ontario%20Bailiff%20Association
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités professionnels
- Droit fiscal
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Ontario Bailiff Association
1, record 4, French, Ontario%20Bailiff%20Association
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- OBA 2, record 4, French, OBA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-04-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Racquet Sports
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Badminton Ontario
1, record 5, English, Badminton%20Ontario
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- BON 1, record 5, English, BON
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Ontario Badminton Association 2, record 5, English, Ontario%20Badminton%20Association
former designation, correct
- OBA 2, record 5, English, OBA
former designation, correct
- OBA 2, record 5, English, OBA
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Badminton Ontario (BON) is a not for profit amateur sport organization responsible for badminton within the province of Ontario. It was formed on February 25, 1925, and is recognized by the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, a section within the Ontario Government. 1, record 5, English, - Badminton%20Ontario
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Sports de raquette
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Badminton Ontario
1, record 5, French, Badminton%20Ontario
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- BON 1, record 5, French, BON
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- Ontario Badminton Association 2, record 5, French, Ontario%20Badminton%20Association
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- OBA 2, record 5, French, OBA
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- OBA 2, record 5, French, OBA
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-07-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Mammals
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Ontario Bison Association
1, record 6, English, Ontario%20Bison%20Association
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- OBA 1, record 6, English, OBA
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Ontario Bison Association was founded in 1992. The OBA is dedicated to promoting the production of quality bison and its healthy meat products. Our main goals are to promote the sale of Bison meat, and to attracting new producers to this expanding market. 1, record 6, English, - Ontario%20Bison%20Association
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Mammifères
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Ontario Bison Association
1, record 6, French, Ontario%20Bison%20Association
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- OBA 1, record 6, French, OBA
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2010-08-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Beekeeping
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Ontario Beekeepers’ Association
1, record 7, English, Ontario%20Beekeepers%26rsquo%3B%20Association
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- OBA 2, record 7, English, OBA
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Ontario Beekeepers' Association is the provincial organization that as of January 1, 2010 represents 2,250 beekeepers of Ontario. [List of responsibilities:] - takes beekeepers concerns and suggestions to provincial and federal levels of government. - 26 active Board Committees acting on your behalf. - negotiates for improved crop insurance , honey regulations , CAIS program. - works towards mite-resistant bee stock. - organizes courses on beekeeping, queen rearing, integrated pest management. - educates through schools, teachers' kits, newspaper articles, farm periodicals. - is a contact for honey and honey/bee related items for the general public, domestic or export buyers, and for hives for pollination for growers . 3, record 7, English, - Ontario%20Beekeepers%26rsquo%3B%20Association
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Ontario Bee-keepers Association
- Ontario Bee keepers Association
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Élevage des abeilles
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Ontario Beekeepers' Association
1, record 7, French, Ontario%20Beekeepers%27%20Association
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- OBA 2, record 7, French, OBA
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Association des apiculteurs de l'Ontario 3, record 7, French, Association%20des%20apiculteurs%20de%20l%27Ontario
unofficial, feminine noun
- OBA 3, record 7, French, OBA
correct, feminine noun
- OBA 3, record 7, French, OBA
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ontario Beekeepers' Association; OBA : Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme. 4, record 7, French, - Ontario%20Beekeepers%27%20Association
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2006-04-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Music (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Ontario Band Association
1, record 8, English, Ontario%20Band%20Association
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- OBA 1, record 8, English, OBA
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Ontario Band Association (OBA) is dedicated to serving music directors and students effectively and to promoting and fostering excellence in music education in Ontario through bands. 1, record 8, English, - Ontario%20Band%20Association
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Title and abbreviation confirmed by the association. 2, record 8, English, - Ontario%20Band%20Association
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Musique (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Ontario Band Association
1, record 8, French, Ontario%20Band%20Association
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- OBA 1, record 8, French, OBA
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme. 2, record 8, French, - Ontario%20Band%20Association
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2005-11-24
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Baseball and Softball
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Basketball Ontario
1, record 9, English, Basketball%20Ontario
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- Ontario Basketball Association 2, record 9, English, Ontario%20Basketball%20Association
correct
- OBA 3, record 9, English, OBA
correct
- OBA 3, record 9, English, OBA
- Ontario Amateur Basketball Association 1, record 9, English, Ontario%20Amateur%20Basketball%20Association
former designation, correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Basketball Ontario is the sport governing body for basketball in the Province of Ontario. Created nearly 70 years ago as the Ontario Amateur Basketball Association, the organization is also known as Basketball Ontario. Basketball Ontario is a not-for-profit association and was incorporated in 1977. 1, record 9, English, - Basketball%20Ontario
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Baseball et softball
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Basketball Ontario
1, record 9, French, Basketball%20Ontario
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- Ontario Basketball Association 2, record 9, French, Ontario%20Basketball%20Association
correct, feminine noun
- OBA 3, record 9, French, OBA
correct, feminine noun
- OBA 3, record 9, French, OBA
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2005-11-09
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Baseball and Softball
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Ontario Baseball Association
1, record 10, English, Ontario%20Baseball%20Association
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- OBA 2, record 10, English, OBA
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- Baseball Ontario 1, record 10, English, Baseball%20Ontario
correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Also known as: Baseball Ontario. 1, record 10, English, - Ontario%20Baseball%20Association
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Titles and abbreviation confirmed by the association. 3, record 10, English, - Ontario%20Baseball%20Association
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Baseball et softball
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Ontario Baseball Association
1, record 10, French, Ontario%20Baseball%20Association
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- OBA 2, record 10, French, OBA
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- Baseball Ontario 1, record 10, French, Baseball%20Ontario
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellations et abréviation confirmées par l'organisme. 3, record 10, French, - Ontario%20Baseball%20Association
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2002-04-08
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Military Equipment
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- oxygen breathing apparatus
1, record 11, English, oxygen%20breathing%20apparatus
correct, NATO
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- OBA 1, record 11, English, OBA
correct, NATO
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Matériel militaire
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- appareil de respiration à oxygène
1, record 11, French, appareil%20de%20respiration%20%C3%A0%20oxyg%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- OBA 1, record 11, French, OBA
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2001-09-10
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Financial and Budgetary Management
- Government Accounting
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- opening balance adjustment
1, record 12, English, opening%20balance%20adjustment
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- OBA 1, record 12, English, OBA
correct
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Accounting - management of the general ledger including maintenance of a complete audit trail for every amount recorded in the CFMRS [Central Financial Management Reporting System] general ledger. It also includes any opening balance adjustments (OBA) and post-closing entries (PCE) made by the Receiver General to the general ledger (GL). 2, record 12, English, - opening%20balance%20adjustment
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Gestion budgétaire et financière
- Comptabilité publique
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- redressement du solde d'ouverture
1, record 12, French, redressement%20du%20solde%20d%27ouverture
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- RSO 1, record 12, French, RSO
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Comptabilité - gestion du grand livre, y compris la tenue à jour d'une piste de vérification complète pour chaque montant inscrit dans le grand livre du SCGRF [Système central de gestion des rapports financiers]; comprend également les redressements des soldes d'ouverture (RSO) et les écritures après clôture (EAC) consignées dans le grand livre (GL) par le receveur général. 2, record 12, French, - redressement%20du%20solde%20d%27ouverture
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2001-01-23
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Fatty Substances (Food)
- Chemical Elements and Compounds
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- dika-fat
1, record 13, English, dika%2Dfat
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- dika-oil 1, record 13, English, dika%2Doil
correct
- dika oil 2, record 13, English, dika%20oil
- oba oil 1, record 13, English, oba%20oil
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The fatty substance of dika-bread. 1, record 13, English, - dika%2Dfat
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dika oil, oba oil, or wild mango oil is obtained from a tree indigenous to the west coast of Africa. 1, record 13, English, - dika%2Dfat
Record 13, Key term(s)
- dika fat
- oba-oil
- dika butter
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Corps gras (Ind. de l'aliment.)
- Éléments et composés chimiques
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- beurre de dika
1, record 13, French, beurre%20de%20dika
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- huile d'oba 2, record 13, French, huile%20d%27oba
feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Corps blanc, d'odeur caractéristique, F : 38°C, extrait des amandes d'Irvingia gabonensis Baill.; [...] contient acides laurique, myristique, oléique. 2, record 13, French, - beurre%20de%20dika
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«Irvingia gabonensis» se retrouve au Gabon et au Congo. 3, record 13, French, - beurre%20de%20dika
Record 13, Key term(s)
- beurre de dica
- huile de dika
- graisse de dika
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Substancias grasas (Industria alimentaria)
- Elementos y compuestos químicos
Record 13, Main entry term, Spanish
- manteau de dika
1, record 13, Spanish, manteau%20de%20dika
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 13, Synonyms, Spanish
- grasa de dika 1, record 13, Spanish, grasa%20de%20dika
feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1993-03-28
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Federal Administration
- Public Sector Budgeting
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- operational budget approach 1, record 14, English, operational%20budget%20approach
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Administration fédérale
- Budget des collectivités publiques
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- approche du budget de fonctionnement
1, record 14, French, approche%20du%20budget%20de%20fonctionnement
feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1986-06-27
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Acoustics (Physics)
- Scientific Instruments
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- octave-band analyzer
1, record 15, English, octave%2Dband%20analyzer
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
- OBA 1, record 15, English, OBA
correct
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Standards also exist for instruments to filter noise signals into bands of frequency and to indicate the magnitude in each band on a logarithmic scale. One such instrument is known as an octave band analyzer (OBA). 1, record 15, English, - octave%2Dband%20analyzer
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Acoustique (Physique)
- Instruments scientifiques
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- analyseur en bandes d'octave
1, record 15, French, analyseur%20en%20bandes%20d%27octave
masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
analyseur de son donnant, pour chaque fréquence des sons d'une bande d'octave, les amplitudes de vibration correspondantes. 1, record 15, French, - analyseur%20en%20bandes%20d%27octave
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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