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WIT [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-10-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Surgery
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- warm ischemia time
1, record 1, English, warm%20ischemia%20time
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- WIT 2, record 1, English, WIT
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- warm ischaemia time 3, record 1, English, warm%20ischaemia%20time
correct, noun
- WIT 3, record 1, English, WIT
correct, noun
- WIT 3, record 1, English, WIT
- warm ischemic time 4, record 1, English, warm%20ischemic%20time
correct, noun
- WIT 4, record 1, English, WIT
correct, noun
- WIT 4, record 1, English, WIT
- warm ischaemic time 5, record 1, English, warm%20ischaemic%20time
correct, noun
- WIT 5, record 1, English, WIT
correct, noun
- WIT 5, record 1, English, WIT
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Warm ischemic time (WIT) is the amount of time the organ [to be transplanted] is not adequately oxygenated and not preserved in a cold solution. 3, record 1, English, - warm%20ischemia%20time
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Chirurgie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- période d'ischémie chaude
1, record 1, French, p%C3%A9riode%20d%27isch%C3%A9mie%20chaude
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Période pendant laquelle un organe destiné à la transplantation n'est ni adéquatement oxygéné ni conservé dans une solution de refroidissement. 2, record 1, French, - p%C3%A9riode%20d%27isch%C3%A9mie%20chaude
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-07-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Intelligence (Military)
- Arms Control
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- weapons intelligence team
1, record 2, English, weapons%20intelligence%20team
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- WIT 2, record 2, English, WIT
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Members of the weapons intelligence team provide counter improvised explosive device intelligence through collection, analysis and tactical exploitation ... 3, record 2, English, - weapons%20intelligence%20team
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
weapons intelligence team; WIT: designations standardized by NATO and to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 2, English, - weapons%20intelligence%20team
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Renseignement (Militaire)
- Contrôle des armements
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- équipe de recherche technique et tactique
1, record 2, French, %C3%A9quipe%20de%20recherche%20technique%20et%20tactique
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ER2T 2, record 2, French, ER2T
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- équipe de renseignement sur les armes 3, record 2, French, %C3%A9quipe%20de%20renseignement%20sur%20les%20armes
correct, feminine noun
- WIT 4, record 2, French, WIT
correct, feminine noun
- WIT 4, record 2, French, WIT
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
équipe de recherche technique et tactique; ER2T : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 5, record 2, French, - %C3%A9quipe%20de%20recherche%20technique%20et%20tactique
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
équipe de recherche technique et tactique; ER2T; équipe de renseignement sur les armes; WIT : désignations d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 5, record 2, French, - %C3%A9quipe%20de%20recherche%20technique%20et%20tactique
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-03-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Rhetoric
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Attic salt
1, record 3, English, Attic%20salt
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- attic salt 2, record 3, English, attic%20salt
correct
- Attic wit 1, record 3, English, Attic%20wit
correct
- attic wit 2, record 3, English, attic%20wit
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
dry, delicate wit. 2, record 3, English, - Attic%20salt
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Attic: of, pertaining to, or characteristic of Greece or of Athens. 2, record 3, English, - Attic%20salt
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Art de dire (Rhétorique)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- sel attique
1, record 3, French, sel%20attique
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
plaisanterie fine. 1, record 3, French, - sel%20attique
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-07-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
- General Vocabulary
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- wit
1, record 4, English, wit
verb
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- à savoir 1, record 4, French, %C3%A0%20savoir
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- c'est-à-dire 2, record 4, French, c%27est%2D%C3%A0%2Ddire
- savoir 2, record 4, French, savoir
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
à savoir : terme provenant du «Guide de la politique des approvisionnements et services en usage au MAS (Ministère des approvisionnement et services). 2, record 4, French, - %C3%A0%20savoir
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Traducción (Generalidades)
- Vocabulario general
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- a saber 1, record 4, Spanish, a%20saber
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-03-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Grain Growing
- Milling and Cereal Industries
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Weyburn Inland Terminal Ltd.
1, record 5, English, Weyburn%20Inland%20Terminal%20Ltd%2E
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- WIT 2, record 5, English, WIT
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Weyburn Inland Terminal (WIT) is a farmer-owned and managed company operating an inland terminal and grain condominium complex on the CP Rail network near Weyburn Saskatchewan. 2, record 5, English, - Weyburn%20Inland%20Terminal%20Ltd%2E
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Culture des céréales
- Minoterie et céréales
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Weyburn Inland Terminal Ltd.
1, record 5, French, Weyburn%20Inland%20Terminal%20Ltd%2E
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1996-07-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Workplace Organization
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Workplace Impact Test 1, record 6, English, Workplace%20Impact%20Test
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Organisation du travail et équipements
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Évaluation de l'incidence possible sur le milieu de travail
1, record 6, French, %C3%89valuation%20de%20l%27incidence%20possible%20sur%20le%20milieu%20de%20travail
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- EIPMT 1, record 6, French, EIPMT
feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Incidence possible des règlements proposés sur le milieu de travail. 1, record 6, French, - %C3%89valuation%20de%20l%27incidence%20possible%20sur%20le%20milieu%20de%20travail
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1986-11-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Rail Transport
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Winnipeg International Terminal 1, record 7, English, Winnipeg%20International%20Terminal
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Transport par rail
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Terminal international de Winnipeg
1, record 7, French, Terminal%20international%20de%20Winnipeg
masculine noun
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 1985-12-16
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Group Dynamics
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- clowning wit
1, record 8, English, clowning%20wit
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... sarcastic wit may be perceived as powerful but unpopular in a group, while clowning wit may be seen as popular but powerless ... 1, record 8, English, - clowning%20wit
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Dynamique des groupes
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- loufoquerie
1, record 8, French, loufoquerie
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Caractère d'une personne loufoque, de ce qui est loufoque. 1, record 8, French, - loufoquerie
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
"La loufoquerie de la conversation tenait parfois du fantastique". 1, record 8, French, - loufoquerie
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1985-05-22
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Translation
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- cab wit 1, record 9, English, cab%20wit
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- esprit d'escalier 1, record 9, French, esprit%20d%27escalier
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(esprit qu'on a après coup) 1, record 9, French, - esprit%20d%27escalier
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Proverbs and Maxims
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- live upon one's wit 1, record 10, English, live%20upon%20one%27s%20wit
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Proverbes et dictons
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- vivre d'invention 1, record 10, French, vivre%20d%27invention
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Proverbs and Maxims
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- brevity is the soul of wit 1, record 11, English, brevity%20is%20the%20soul%20of%20wit
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Proverbes et dictons
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- esprit réside dans la concision 1, record 11, French, esprit%20r%C3%A9side%20dans%20la%20concision
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Proverbs and Maxims
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- brevity is the soul of wit 1, record 12, English, brevity%20is%20the%20soul%20of%20wit
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Proverbes et dictons
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- brièveté est l'âme de l' esprit 1, record 12, French, bri%C3%A8vet%C3%A9%20est%20l%27%C3%A2me%20de%20l%27%20esprit
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Proverbs and Maxims
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- wit is as common as water 1, record 13, English, wit%20is%20as%20common%20as%20water
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Proverbes et dictons
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- esprit court les rues 1, record 13, French, esprit%20court%20les%20rues
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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