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WIS. [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-07-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Safety
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- wayside inspection system
1, record 1, English, wayside%20inspection%20system
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- WIS 2, record 1, English, WIS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité (Transport par rail)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système de détection en voie
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20en%20voie
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- SDV 2, record 1, French, SDV
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système constitué d'appareils de détection placés le long de la voie, d'une guérite abritant l'automate vocal pour l'analyse et la transmission des données recueillies, et, au bureau du régulateur, d'un matériel de consignation et d'avertissement des défectuosités détectées. 3, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20en%20voie
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les détecteurs de boîtes traînantes et les détecteurs de méplats sont des exemples d'appareils de détection pouvant faire partie d'un système de détection en voie. 4, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20d%C3%A9tection%20en%20voie
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (outside Canada)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Wisconsin
1, record 2, English, Wisconsin
correct, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- Wis. 2, record 2, English, Wis%2E
correct, United States
- Wisc. 3, record 2, English, Wisc%2E
correct, United States
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Badger State 4, record 2, English, Badger%20State
see observation, United States
- WI 5, record 2, English, WI
correct, see observation, United States
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A northern state of U.S.A., bounded on north by Lakes Superior and Michigan, on east by Lake Michigan, on south by Illinois, and on west by Iowa and Minnesota. 4, record 2, English, - Wisconsin
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The State of Wisconsin became the 30th state of the United States of America in 1848. 6, record 2, English, - Wisconsin
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Nickname: Badger State. 4, record 2, English, - Wisconsin
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Capital: Madison. Chief city: Milwaukee. 3, record 2, English, - Wisconsin
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
WI: The ISO two-letter code to be used only as post symbol in addresses or for data in rows or columns where the number of characters is restricted. 6, record 2, English, - Wisconsin
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (hors Canada)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Wisconsin
1, record 2, French, Wisconsin
correct, masculine noun, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- Wis. 2, record 2, French, Wis%2E
correct, masculine noun, United States
- Wisc. 3, record 2, French, Wisc%2E
correct, masculine noun, United States
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- WI 4, record 2, French, WI
correct, see observation, masculine noun, United States
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
État du Centre-Nord des États-Unis, limité au nord par le lac Supérieur. 5, record 2, French, - Wisconsin
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Histoire : Explorée au XVIIe siècle par Jean Nicolet (1634), Jolliet et Marquette, la région fut mise sous l'autorité française en 1686. Cédé à l'Angleterre (1763), rattaché aux Territoires du Nord-Ouest (1787), le Wisconsin, américain depuis la guerre de 1812, devint État de l'Union en 1848. 5, record 2, French, - Wisconsin
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'État du Wisconsin est devenu le 30e État des États-Unis d'Amérique en 1848. 3, record 2, French, - Wisconsin
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Capitale : Madison. 5, record 2, French, - Wisconsin
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
WI : Code ISO à deux lettres à n'utiliser que comme indicatif de la poste pour l'adressage ou dans les tableaux où les données figurent en colonnes et dans un nombre limité de caractères. 3, record 2, French, - Wisconsin
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2007-11-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Employment Benefits
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
- Labour and Employment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Working Income Supplement
1, record 3, English, Working%20Income%20Supplement
correct, see observation
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- WIS 1, record 3, English, WIS
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The Family Supplement will be tied to the existing Child Tax Benefit (CTB) and the associated Working Income Supplement (WIS). 2, record 3, English, - Working%20Income%20Supplement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and abbreviation used at Human Resources Development Canada. 3, record 3, English, - Working%20Income%20Supplement
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Avantages sociaux
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
- Travail et emploi
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Supplément au revenu gagné
1, record 3, French, Suppl%C3%A9ment%20au%20revenu%20gagn%C3%A9
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- SARG 1, record 3, French, SARG
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le Supplément au revenu familial sera lié à l'actuelle Prestation fiscale pour enfants (PFE) et au Supplément au revenu gagné (SARG). 2, record 3, French, - Suppl%C3%A9ment%20au%20revenu%20gagn%C3%A9
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et abréviation en usage à Développement des ressources humaines Canada. 3, record 3, French, - Suppl%C3%A9ment%20au%20revenu%20gagn%C3%A9
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Communication and Information Management
- Sociology of the Family
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Women’s Information System 1, record 4, English, Women%26rsquo%3Bs%20Information%20System
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organizations primarily responsible: DPI [Department of Public Information], ESCAP [Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific], ECLAC [Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean], ESCWA [Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia], the International Research and Training Institute for the Advancement of Women, the ILO [International Labour Organization], FAO [Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations], UNESCO [United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization] and ITC; a computerized bibliographical database and information software. 1, record 4, English, - Women%26rsquo%3Bs%20Information%20System
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Sociologie de la famille
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Système d'information sur les femmes
1, record 4, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20d%27information%20sur%20les%20femmes
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de sistemas
- Gestión de las comunicaciones y la información
- Sociología de la familia
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Sistema de Información sobre la Mujer
1, record 4, Spanish, Sistema%20de%20Informaci%C3%B3n%20sobre%20la%20Mujer
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1996-05-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- System Names
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- World Information and Early Warning System on Plant Genetic Resources
1, record 5, English, World%20Information%20and%20Early%20Warning%20System%20on%20Plant%20Genetic%20Resources
correct, international
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- WIS/PGR 1, record 5, English, WIS%2FPGR
correct, international
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Système mondial d'information et d'alerte sur les ressources phytogénétiques
1, record 5, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20mondial%20d%27information%20et%20d%27alerte%20sur%20les%20ressources%20phytog%C3%A9n%C3%A9tiques
correct, international
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de sistemas
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Sistema mundial de información y alerta sobre recursos fitogenéticos
1, record 5, Spanish, Sistema%20mundial%20de%20informaci%C3%B3n%20y%20alerta%20sobre%20recursos%20fitogen%C3%A9ticos
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1996-04-26
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- System Names
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- WFP Management Information System 1, record 6, English, WFP%20Management%20Information%20System
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
WFP means World Food Programme. 1, record 6, English, - WFP%20Management%20Information%20System
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Système d'informatique de gestion du PAM 1, record 6, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20d%27informatique%20de%20gestion%20du%20PAM
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
PAM signifie : Programme alimentaire mondial. 1, record 6, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20d%27informatique%20de%20gestion%20du%20PAM
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de sistemas
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- Sistema de información de gestión del PMA
1, record 6, Spanish, Sistema%20de%20informaci%C3%B3n%20de%20gesti%C3%B3n%20del%20PMA
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Programa mundial de alimentos : PMA. 1, record 6, Spanish, - Sistema%20de%20informaci%C3%B3n%20de%20gesti%C3%B3n%20del%20PMA
Record 7 - internal organization data 1991-07-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Intelligence (Military)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Weekly Intelligence Summary 1, record 7, English, Weekly%20Intelligence%20Summary
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Renseignement (Militaire)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Sommaire hebdomadaire du renseignement 1, record 7, French, Sommaire%20hebdomadaire%20du%20renseignement
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1990-02-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Signalling (Rail Transport)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- WIS site 1, record 8, English, WIS%20site
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Signalisation (Transport par rail)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- installation en voie
1, record 8, French, installation%20en%20voie
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- installation en campagne 1, record 8, French, installation%20en%20campagne
feminine noun
- installation de détecteurs 1, record 8, French, installation%20de%20d%C3%A9tecteurs
feminine noun
- installation de détection 1, record 8, French, installation%20de%20d%C3%A9tection
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Elles sont constituées par : a) les capteurs de mesure b) l'armoire d'appareillage (...) Chaque installation en voie complète (voie unique, par exemple) comprendra deux détecteurs de boîtes chaudes, un détecteur de roues chaudes, un détecteur de pièces traînantes, un détecteur de méplats, quatre détecteurs magnétiques de roues ainsi qu'une armoire d'appareillage. 1, record 8, French, - installation%20en%20voie
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A ce jour, les installations en voie ne sont pas toutes dotées de détecteurs de roues chaudes et aucune n'est équipée de détecteurs de méplats, qui seront éventuellement installés. 1, record 8, French, - installation%20en%20voie
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1987-02-18
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Penal Administration
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Warden Information System
1, record 9, English, Warden%20Information%20System
correct, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- WIS 2, record 9, English, WIS
correct, Canada
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Correctional Service of Canada. 1, record 9, English, - Warden%20Information%20System
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Administration pénitentiaire
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Système d'information des directeurs d'établissement
1, record 9, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20d%27information%20des%20directeurs%20d%27%C3%A9tablissement
correct, Canada
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- SIDE 2, record 9, French, SIDE
correct, Canada
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Service correctionnel du Canada. 1, record 9, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20d%27information%20des%20directeurs%20d%27%C3%A9tablissement
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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