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TERMINOLOGIST [11 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2023-01-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- terminologist
1, record 1, English, terminologist
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- terminologue
1, record 1, French, terminologue
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2023-01-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- certified terminologist(C. Term.)
1, record 2, English, certified%20terminologist%28C%2E%20Term%2E%29
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- terminologue agréé (term. a.)
1, record 2, French, terminologue%20agr%C3%A9%C3%A9%20%28term%2E%20a%2E%29
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- terminologue agréée (term. a.) 1, record 2, French, terminologue%20agr%C3%A9%C3%A9e%20%28term%2E%20a%2E%29
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - external organization data 2023-01-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- legal terminologist
1, record 3, English, legal%20terminologist
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- terminologue juridique
1, record 3, French, terminologue%20juridique
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2023-01-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - National Occupational Classification (NOC)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- medical terminologist
1, record 4, English, medical%20terminologist
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Classification nationale des professions (CNP)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- terminologue médical
1, record 4, French, terminologue%20m%C3%A9dical
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- terminologue médicale 1, record 4, French, terminologue%20m%C3%A9dicale
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2023-01-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Lexicology, Lexicography, Terminology
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- terminologist in training
1, record 5, English, terminologist%20in%20training
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terminologist in training: the job title at the Translation Bureau (Public Services and Procurement Canada) that corresponds to the TR-01 level in the Terminology Standardization Division. 1, record 5, English, - terminologist%20in%20training
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Lexicologie, lexicographie et terminologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- terminologue en apprentissage
1, record 5, French, terminologue%20en%20apprentissage
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terminologue en apprentissage : désignation d'emploi au Bureau de la traduction (Services publics et Approvisionnement Canada) qui correspond au niveau TR-01 à la division Normalisation terminologique. 1, record 5, French, - terminologue%20en%20apprentissage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2023-01-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Lexicology, Lexicography, Terminology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- student terminologist
1, record 6, English, student%20terminologist
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
student terminologist: the job title at the Translation Bureau (Public Services and Procurement Canada) for students doing a terminology internship in the Terminology Standardization Division. 1, record 6, English, - student%20terminologist
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Lexicologie, lexicographie et terminologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- terminologue-étudiant
1, record 6, French, terminologue%2D%C3%A9tudiant
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- terminologue-étudiante 1, record 6, French, terminologue%2D%C3%A9tudiante
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terminologue-étudiant, terminologue-étudiante : désignations d'emploi au Bureau de la traduction (Services publics et Approvisionnement Canada) pour les étudiants et étudiantes en stage de terminologie à la division Normalisation terminologique. 1, record 6, French, - terminologue%2D%C3%A9tudiant
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2022-11-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Lexicology, Lexicography, Terminology
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- medical terminologist
1, record 7, English, medical%20terminologist
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The position of a medical terminologist combines customer service and secretarial skills with knowledge of medical terminology and procedures. Most medical terminologists will find work in a medical office or hospital, but some positions are being moved to the home office as well. 1, record 7, English, - medical%20terminologist
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Lexicologie, lexicographie et terminologie
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- terminologue médical
1, record 7, French, terminologue%20m%C3%A9dical
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- terminologue médicale 2, record 7, French, terminologue%20m%C3%A9dicale
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le poste de terminologue médical combine des compétences en service à la clientèle et en secrétariat avec une connaissance de la terminologie et des procédures médicales. La plupart des terminologues médicaux trouveront du travail dans un cabinet médical ou un hôpital, mais certains postes sont également transférés au bureau à domicile. 1, record 7, French, - terminologue%20m%C3%A9dical
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2022-11-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Lexicology, Lexicography, Terminology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- terminologist
1, record 8, English, terminologist
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A terminologist carries out the research required to index terms specific to a certain area of activity or organization. [He or she] analyses concepts, defines terms, finds their equivalents in another language and selects the most appropriate equivalents. ... The research is used to compile glossaries, feed terminology databases and standardize the terminology used in a certain field or organization. 2, record 8, English, - terminologist
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Lexicologie, lexicographie et terminologie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- terminologue
1, record 8, French, terminologue
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un terminologue fait les recherches nécessaires pour répertorier des termes spécifiques à un domaine d'activité ou à une organisation. Il analyse des concepts, définit des termes, trouve leurs équivalents en d'autres langues et choisit les plus appropriés. […] Les recherches sont utilisées pour dresser des glossaires, alimenter des bases de données terminologiques et normaliser la terminologie utilisée dans un domaine ou une organisation spécifique. 2, record 8, French, - terminologue
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Lexicología, lexicografía y terminología
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- terminólogo
1, record 8, Spanish, termin%C3%B3logo
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Profesional de la lengua especialista en terminología. 1, record 8, Spanish, - termin%C3%B3logo
Record 9 - internal organization data 2022-11-21
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Lexicology, Lexicography, Terminology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- certified terminologist
1, record 9, English, certified%20terminologist
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- C. Term. 1, record 9, English, C%2E%20Term%2E
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Only OTTIAQ [Ordre des traducteurs, terminologues et interprètes agréés du Québec] members in good standing can practise under the title of certified terminologist (C. Term.) in Quebec. Certified terminologists have skills recognized by the Order, which makes them professionals. 1, record 9, English, - certified%20terminologist
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Lexicologie, lexicographie et terminologie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- terminologue agréé
1, record 9, French, terminologue%20agr%C3%A9%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- terminologue agréée 1, record 9, French, terminologue%20agr%C3%A9%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- term. a. 1, record 9, French, term%2E%20a%2E
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Seuls les membres en règle de l'OTTIAQ [Ordre des traducteurs, terminologues et interprètes agréés du Québec] peuvent exercer sous le titre de terminologue agréé (term. a.) au Québec. Les terminologues agréés ont des compétences reconnues par l'Ordre, ce qui fait d'eux des professionnels. 1, record 9, French, - terminologue%20agr%C3%A9%C3%A9
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Lexicología, lexicografía y terminología
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- terminólogo certificado
1, record 9, Spanish, termin%C3%B3logo%20certificado
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
terminólogo certificado: Certificado es todo aquel profesional que ha demostrado ante una organización reconocida, por ejemplo, una asociación profesional nacional o provincial, que satisface los requisitos establecidos por dicha organización para ejercer su profesión con idoneidad. Esta denominación es característica de países de América del Norte. 1, record 9, Spanish, - termin%C3%B3logo%20certificado
Record 10 - internal organization data 2020-04-22
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Lexicology, Lexicography, Terminology
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- senior terminologist
1, record 10, English, senior%20terminologist
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
An occupational title at the Translation Bureau (Public Services and Procurement Canada). 2, record 10, English, - senior%20terminologist
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Lexicologie, lexicographie et terminologie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- terminologue-conseil
1, record 10, French, terminologue%2Dconseil
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Désignation d'emploi au Bureau de la traduction (Services publics et Approvisionnement Canada). 2, record 10, French, - terminologue%2Dconseil
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Lexicología, lexicografía y terminología
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- consejero en terminología
1, record 10, Spanish, consejero%20en%20terminolog%C3%ADa
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- consejera en terminología 1, record 10, Spanish, consejera%20en%20terminolog%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
- asesor en terminología 1, record 10, Spanish, asesor%20en%20terminolog%C3%ADa
correct, masculine noun
- asesora en terminología 1, record 10, Spanish, asesora%20en%20terminolog%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2018-05-24
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Lexicology, Lexicography, Terminology
- Legal System
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- legal terminologist
1, record 11, English, legal%20terminologist
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Lexicologie, lexicographie et terminologie
- Théorie du droit
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- terminologue juridique
1, record 11, French, terminologue%20juridique
correct, masculine and feminine 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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