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VRA [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-10-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Risks and Threats (Security)
- Protection of Life
- National and International Security
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- vehicle-ramming attack
1, record 1, English, vehicle%2Dramming%20attack
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- VRA 2, record 1, English, VRA
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- vehicle ramming attack 3, record 1, English, vehicle%20ramming%20attack
correct, noun
- vehicle-as-weapon attack 2, record 1, English, vehicle%2Das%2Dweapon%20attack
correct, noun
- vehicle as weapon attack 4, record 1, English, vehicle%20as%20weapon%20attack
correct, noun
- VAW attack 4, record 1, English, VAW%20attack
correct, noun
- ramming vehicle attack 3, record 1, English, ramming%20vehicle%20attack
correct, noun
- ramming attack 3, record 1, English, ramming%20attack
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An assault in which a perpetrator deliberately rams a vehicle into a building, people, or another vehicle. 4, record 1, English, - vehicle%2Dramming%20attack
Record 1, Key term(s)
- ramming-vehicle attack
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
- Sécurité des personnes
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- attaque au véhicule-bélier
1, record 1, French, attaque%20au%20v%C3%A9hicule%2Db%C3%A9lier
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Attaque consistant à utiliser un véhicule automobile pour foncer dans un bâtiment, dans une foule ou dans un autre véhicule dans le but de causer des blessures, des décès ou des dommages matériels. 2, record 1, French, - attaque%20au%20v%C3%A9hicule%2Db%C3%A9lier
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les attaques au véhicule-bélier signent le détournement d'un objet du quotidien en arme et se sont imposées au cours des dernières années comme une tactique de violence asymétrique aux effets dévastateurs. 3, record 1, French, - attaque%20au%20v%C3%A9hicule%2Db%C3%A9lier
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-02-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- Hearing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- visual reinforcement audiometry
1, record 2, English, visual%20reinforcement%20audiometry
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- VRA 1, record 2, English, VRA
correct, noun
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- pediatric visual reinforcement audiometry 2, record 2, English, pediatric%20visual%20reinforcement%20audiometry
correct, noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A test that allows an audiologist to assess hearing in infants and toddlers too young for normal tests. 3, record 2, English, - visual%20reinforcement%20audiometry
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
VRA relies on [behavioural] conditioning to train very young kids to respond to sounds. It is designed for children aged 6 months to around 2 to 3 years old. 3, record 2, English, - visual%20reinforcement%20audiometry
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Ouïe
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- audiométrie par renforcement visuel
1, record 2, French, audiom%C3%A9trie%20par%20renforcement%20visuel
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ARV 2, record 2, French, ARV
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'audiométrie par renforcement visuel [...] est un test de comportement auditif pour les bébés et enfants en bas âge ayant une perte auditive. 3, record 2, French, - audiom%C3%A9trie%20par%20renforcement%20visuel
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-04-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Paramedical Staff
- Rehabilitation (Medicine)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Vocational Rehabilitation Association of Canada
1, record 3, English, Vocational%20Rehabilitation%20Association%20of%20Canada
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- VRA Canada 1, record 3, English, VRA%20Canada
correct
- Canadian Association of Rehabilitation Professionals 2, record 3, English, Canadian%20Association%20of%20Rehabilitation%20Professionals
former designation, correct
- CARP 3, record 3, English, CARP
former designation, correct
- CARP 3, record 3, English, CARP
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Vocational Rehabilitation Association of Canada (VRA Canada) is the leading national organization representing and advocating for professionals who focus on removing barriers and returning individuals to work. We promote professional excellence and education, and work for the advancement of vocational rehabilitation and pre-vocational rehabilitation in Canada. 1, record 3, English, - Vocational%20Rehabilitation%20Association%20of%20Canada
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
In the past, you may have known us as the Canadian Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (CARP). The change in our name, as well as the change in our mission, vision and scope of practice better aligns the Association with the vision of our members and will help make us a stronger, more viable association. 1, record 3, English, - Vocational%20Rehabilitation%20Association%20of%20Canada
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Personnel para-médical
- Réadaptation (Médecine)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Vocational Rehabilitation Association of Canada
1, record 3, French, Vocational%20Rehabilitation%20Association%20of%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- VRA Canada 1, record 3, French, VRA%20Canada
correct, feminine noun
- L'Association Canadienne des Professionnels en Réadaptation 2, record 3, French, L%27Association%20Canadienne%20des%20Professionnels%20en%20R%C3%A9adaptation
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Aucune traduction officielle pour VRA Canada. Information confirmée auprès de l'organisme à Kingston, Ontario. 3, record 3, French, - Vocational%20Rehabilitation%20Association%20of%20Canada
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités nacionales canadienses
- Personal paramédico
- Rehabilitación (Medicina)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Asociación Canadiense de Profesionales en Rehabilitación
1, record 3, Spanish, Asociaci%C3%B3n%20Canadiense%20de%20Profesionales%20en%20Rehabilitaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2004-11-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- voluntary restraint agreement
1, record 4, English, voluntary%20restraint%20agreement
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- VRA 2, record 4, English, VRA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An informal arrangement through which an exporter voluntarily restrains certain exports, usually through export quotas, to avoid economic dislocation in an importing country, and to avert the possible imposition of mandatory import restrictions. 3, record 4, English, - voluntary%20restraint%20agreement
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- accord d'autolimitation
1, record 4, French, accord%20d%27autolimitation
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- accord de restriction volontaire 2, record 4, French, accord%20de%20restriction%20volontaire
correct, masculine noun
- accord de limitation volontaire 2, record 4, French, accord%20de%20limitation%20volontaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arrangement informel par lequel un exportateur limite volontairement certaines exportations, ou le fait habituellement par le biais de contingents d'exportation, pour éviter les perturbations économiques dans un pays importateur, et pour éviter l'imposition possible de restrictions obligatoires à l'importation. 2, record 4, French, - accord%20d%27autolimitation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comercio exterior
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- acuerdo de restricción voluntaria
1, record 4, Spanish, acuerdo%20de%20restricci%C3%B3n%20voluntaria
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- acuerdo voluntario de restricción 1, record 4, Spanish, acuerdo%20voluntario%20de%20restricci%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
- AVR 1, record 4, Spanish, AVR
correct, masculine noun
- AVR 1, record 4, Spanish, AVR
- acuerdo de limitación voluntaria 2, record 4, Spanish, acuerdo%20de%20limitaci%C3%B3n%20voluntaria
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1994-01-07
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Volta River Authority
1, record 5, English, Volta%20River%20Authority
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- VRA 2, record 5, English, VRA
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Volta River Authority
1, record 5, French, Volta%20River%20Authority
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- VRA 2, record 5, French, VRA
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
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