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SCRUM [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-10-05
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Operations Research and Management
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Scrum
1, record 1, English, Scrum
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[An iterative and incremental] framework within which people can address complex adaptive problems, while productively and creatively [working on the development, delivery and maintenance of] products of the highest possible value. 2, record 1, English, - Scrum
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Scrum: Not to be confused with the term "scrum" (no capital letter), which refers to a short meeting that is held within Scrum (initial letter capitalized). 3, record 1, English, - Scrum
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Recherche et gestion opérationnelles
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Scrum
1, record 1, French, Scrum
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] cadre de travail [itératif et incrémentiel à l'aide duquel il est possible de] résoudre des problèmes d'adaptation complexes, tout en [travaillant] de manière productive et créative [au développement, à la livraison et à la maintenance de] produits de la plus grande valeur possible. 2, record 1, French, - Scrum
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Denominaciones varias
- Investigación y gestión operacionales
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Scrum
1, record 1, Spanish, Scrum
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Scrum es un proceso en el que se aplican de manera regular un conjunto de buenas prácticas para trabajar colaborativamente, en equipo, y obtener el mejor resultado posible de un proyecto. 1, record 1, Spanish, - Scrum
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-09-14
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Operations Research and Management
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Scrum master
1, record 2, English, Scrum%20master
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- SM 2, record 2, English, SM
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person whose main function is to ensure that the project being conducted is going well, in particular by helping other team members, as well as people that interact with them, to understand and observe the Scrum framework's principles. 3, record 2, English, - Scrum%20master
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Recherche et gestion opérationnelles
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- maître de Scrum
1, record 2, French, ma%C3%AEtre%20de%20Scrum
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne dont le rôle principal est de veiller au bon déroulement du projet en cours, notamment en aidant les autres membres de l'équipe, de même que les personnes avec qui ils doivent interagir, à comprendre et à respecter les principes du cadre de travail Scrum. 2, record 2, French, - ma%C3%AEtre%20de%20Scrum
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Investigación y gestión operacionales
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- maestro Scrum
1, record 2, Spanish, maestro%20Scrum
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2018-09-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Operations Research and Management
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Large-Scale Scrum
1, record 3, English, Large%2DScale%20Scrum
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- LeSS 1, record 3, English, LeSS
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A variation of the Scrum framework that is used for the management of large-scale projects. 2, record 3, English, - Large%2DScale%20Scrum
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Recherche et gestion opérationnelles
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Large-Scale Scrum
1, record 3, French, Large%2DScale%20Scrum
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- LeSS 1, record 3, French, LeSS
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Variante du cadre de travail Scrum employée pour la gestion de projets de grande envergure. 2, record 3, French, - Large%2DScale%20Scrum
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Denominaciones varias
- Investigación y gestión operacionales
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Scrum a gran escala
1, record 3, Spanish, Scrum%20a%20gran%20escala
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-09-14
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Meetings and Assemblies (Administration)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- scrum of scrums
1, record 4, English, scrum%20of%20scrums
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In the Scrum framework, a meeting during which the representatives of the project teams discuss the progress that was made, describe the barriers to overcome and coordinate the work to be accomplished. 2, record 4, English, - scrum%20of%20scrums
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Réunions et assemblées (Administration)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- mêlée de représentants de mêlée
1, record 4, French, m%C3%AAl%C3%A9e%20de%20repr%C3%A9sentants%20de%20m%C3%AAl%C3%A9e
proposal, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le cadre de travail Scrum, réunion durant laquelle les représentants des équipes de projet traitent des progrès réalisés, décrivent les obstacles à surmonter et coordonnent le travail à accomplir. 1, record 4, French, - m%C3%AAl%C3%A9e%20de%20repr%C3%A9sentants%20de%20m%C3%AAl%C3%A9e
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reuniones y asambleas (Administración)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Scrum de Scrums
1, record 4, Spanish, Scrum%20de%20Scrums
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cada uno de los equipos mantiene su reunión diaria (Scrums diario), preferiblemente al mismo tiempo que los demás. Finalizadas las reuniones a nivel de equipo, un representante de cada equipo acude a la reunión de alto nivel denominado Scrum de Scrums para coordinar los equipos. 1, record 4, Spanish, - Scrum%20de%20Scrums
Record 5 - internal organization data 2018-09-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Meetings and Assemblies (Administration)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- scrum meeting
1, record 5, English, scrum%20meeting
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- scrum 2, record 5, English, scrum
correct, see observation, noun
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In the Scrum framework, a short meeting that is held for participants to discuss the progression of the current project during the time frame taken into account, as well as the barriers to overcome and the work to be done regarding this same project during the next time frame. 3, record 5, English, - scrum%20meeting
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
scrum: Not to be confused with the proper name "Scrum" (initial letter capitalized), which refers to the product development framework within which scrums (no capital letter) are held. 3, record 5, English, - scrum%20meeting
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
scrum meeting; scrum: Not to be confused with the terms "stand-up meeting," "standup meeting," "stand-up" and "standup," which refer to any meeting during which the participants remain upright. 3, record 5, English, - scrum%20meeting
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
daily scrum meeting, monthly scrum meeting, weekly scrum meeting 3, record 5, English, - scrum%20meeting
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Réunions et assemblées (Administration)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- mêlée
1, record 5, French, m%C3%AAl%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le cadre de travail Scrum, courte réunion qui donne aux participants l'occasion de traiter de la manière dont le projet en cours a progressé durant la période prise en considération, de même que des obstacles à surmonter et du travail à accomplir quant à ce même projet durant la période à venir. 2, record 5, French, - m%C3%AAl%C3%A9e
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
mêlée : Ne pas confondre avec le terme «réunion debout», qui désigne toute réunion où les participants se tiennent debout. 2, record 5, French, - m%C3%AAl%C3%A9e
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 PHR
mêlée hebdomadaire, mêlée mensuelle, mêlée quotidienne 2, record 5, French, - m%C3%AAl%C3%A9e
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Reuniones y asambleas (Administración)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- reunión Scrum
1, record 5, Spanish, reuni%C3%B3n%20Scrum
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2016-06-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Rugby
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- scrum half
1, record 6, English, scrum%20half
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A player who] serves as the link between the forwards and the back lines. 2, record 6, English, - scrum%20half
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
During scrums, it is to him [the srcum half] to recover the ball and put his three-quarters into an attacking position. 2, record 6, English, - scrum%20half
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Rugby
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- demi de mêlée
1, record 6, French, demi%20de%20m%C3%AAl%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Joueur qui] effectue la liaison entre les avants et les lignes arrière. 2, record 6, French, - demi%20de%20m%C3%AAl%C3%A9e
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans une mêlée ou un regroupement, c'est à lui [le demi de mêlée] de récupérer le ballon et de mettre ses trois-quarts en position d'attaque. 2, record 6, French, - demi%20de%20m%C3%AAl%C3%A9e
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2015-12-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Rugby
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- scrummage
1, record 7, English, scrummage
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- scrum 2, record 7, English, scrum
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A play in which the forwards on each team lock arms and crouch over, the two sides meeting head-to-head and the ball being put into play in the tunnel between the front rows. 3, record 7, English, - scrummage
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The scrum: when the whistle blows and the referee calls for a scrummage, the eight forwards on each team bind together in a formidable pack and come together headfirst against the opposition, aligned in the same manner. 4, record 7, English, - scrummage
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... scrum. This is the shortened form of "scrummage," derived from scrimmage, meaning organised scrap. Sixteen men, eight on each side (all the forwards, basically), bend down in an interlocking formation and fight over the ball, which is placed between their legs in the centre of the scrum by the scrum-half ... 5, record 7, English, - scrummage
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Rugby
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- mêlée ordonnée
1, record 7, French, m%C3%AAl%C3%A9e%20ordonn%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- mêlée 1, record 7, French, m%C3%AAl%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Phase du jeu où, à la suite d'une faute, les avants des deux équipes se groupent épaule contre épaule et tentent de s'approprier le ballon. 2, record 7, French, - m%C3%AAl%C3%A9e%20ordonn%C3%A9e
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mêlée ordonnée [...] Une mêlée est formée dans le champ de jeu quand huit joueurs de chaque équipe liés entre eux sur trois lignes entrent en contact avec l'adversaire de façon que les têtes des premières lignes soient imbriquées. Cela crée un tunnel dans lequel un demi de mêlée introduit le ballon afin que les joueurs de première ligne puissent lutter pour la possession du ballon en le talonnant avec l'un de leurs pieds. 3, record 7, French, - m%C3%AAl%C3%A9e%20ordonn%C3%A9e
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Remise en jeu [...] où les deux paquets d'avants se lient face-à-face, après un en-avant, un regroupement d'où le ballon n'est pas sorti, lancer en touche pas droit et divers mauvais renvois. 4, record 7, French, - m%C3%AAl%C3%A9e%20ordonn%C3%A9e
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Rugby
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- melé
1, record 7, Spanish, mel%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- scrum 2, record 7, Spanish, scrum
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] jugada en la que varios integrantes de cada equipo, agachados y agarrados, se empujan para hacerse con el balón, que ha sido introducido en medio de ellos, y pasárselo a otro jugador que está detrás. 3, record 7, Spanish, - mel%C3%A9
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Scrum toma el nombre de la melé, una jugada estática en la que un número fijo de jugadores con una estructura determinada, disputan el balón coordinados por el árbitro. 4, record 7, Spanish, - mel%C3%A9
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
melé; scrum: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, explica que la formación "scrum", central en el juego de rugby, es una palabra utilizada en Inglaterra o Argentina, siendo equivalente "melée" en Francia y "melé" en España. 5, record 7, Spanish, - mel%C3%A9
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-07-29
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- News and Journalism (General)
- Communication (Public Relations)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- scrum
1, record 8, English, scrum
correct, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- media scrum 2, record 8, English, media%20scrum
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A situation where journalists gather around a person to ask them questions in an impromptu, informal manner. 1, record 8, English, - scrum
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
scrum: term and definition standardized by the Translation Bureau and the Office of Critical Infrastructure Protection and Emergency Preparedness (OCIPEP). 3, record 8, English, - scrum
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Information et journalisme (Généralités)
- Communications (Relations publiques)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- mêlée de presse
1, record 8, French, m%C3%AAl%C3%A9e%20de%20presse
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Situation où des journalistes se réunissent autour d'une personne pour lui poser des questions à l'improviste, sans formalités. 1, record 8, French, - m%C3%AAl%C3%A9e%20de%20presse
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
«scrum» : terme utilisé au rugby et qui se rend habituellement par mêlée ouverte. Cependant, en journalisme, le même terme est employé dans le langage courant pour décrire un certain moyen de diffusion de l'information beaucoup plus vivant. 2, record 8, French, - m%C3%AAl%C3%A9e%20de%20presse
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mêlée de presse : terme et définition normalisés par le Bureau de la traduction et le Bureau de la protection des infrastructures essentielles et de la protection civile (BPIEPC). 3, record 8, French, - m%C3%AAl%C3%A9e%20de%20presse
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1996-06-02
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- International Relations
- News and Journalism (General)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- scrum line 1, record 9, English, scrum%20line
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Key term(s)
- scrum lines
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Relations internationales
- Information et journalisme (Généralités)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- réponse impromptue
1, record 9, French, r%C3%A9ponse%20impromptue
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Key term(s)
- réponses impromptues
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-07-08
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- The Press (News and Journalism)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- informal scrum
1, record 10, English, informal%20scrum
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not formal in style. 2, record 10, English, - informal%20scrum
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Presse écrite
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- point de presse informel
1, record 10, French, point%20de%20presse%20informel
proposal
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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