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IMPREVISTO [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Finance
- Foreign Trade
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- windfall profit
1, record 1, English, windfall%20profit
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- windfall gain 2, record 1, English, windfall%20gain
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A sudden and unexpected increase in profits or in the value of land, natural resources, and other assets. The gain is not due to anything the owner of the business or asset has done; it is caused by the actions of other people. 3, record 1, English, - windfall%20profit
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Finances
- Commerce extérieur
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bénéfice exceptionnel
1, record 1, French, b%C3%A9n%C3%A9fice%20exceptionnel
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- bénéfice inattendu 2, record 1, French, b%C3%A9n%C3%A9fice%20inattendu
correct, masculine noun
- profit fortuit 3, record 1, French, profit%20fortuit
correct, masculine noun
- profit imprévu 4, record 1, French, profit%20impr%C3%A9vu
correct, masculine noun
- profit inattendu 5, record 1, French, profit%20inattendu
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Profit non prévu résultant d'une affaire, d'un marché et attribuable à des causes sur lesquelles le bénéficiaire ne peut exercer aucun contrôle. 4, record 1, French, - b%C3%A9n%C3%A9fice%20exceptionnel
Record 1, Key term(s)
- super-bénéfice
- gain inattendu
- gain fortuit inattendu
- gain de conjoncture
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Finanzas
- Comercio exterior
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ganancia inesperada
1, record 1, Spanish, ganancia%20inesperada
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- utilidad imprevista 2, record 1, Spanish, utilidad%20imprevista
correct, feminine noun
- beneficio inesperado 3, record 1, Spanish, beneficio%20inesperado
masculine noun
- beneficio imprevisto 3, record 1, Spanish, beneficio%20imprevisto
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-09-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Target Acquisition
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- opportunity target
1, record 2, English, opportunity%20target
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- target of opportunity 2, record 2, English, target%20of%20opportunity
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
- TOO 3, record 2, English, TOO
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
- TOO 3, record 2, English, TOO
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A target that becomes available but was not included in the original mission. 4, record 2, English, - opportunity%20target
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
target of opportunity; TOO; opportunity target: designations and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel and the Defence Terminology Standardization Board; designations standardized by NATO. 5, record 2, English, - opportunity%20target
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
target of opportunity: designation extracted from the "Disarmament and Peace Keeping" glossary with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva. 6, record 2, English, - opportunity%20target
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Acquisition d'objectif
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- objectif inopiné
1, record 2, French, objectif%20inopin%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- TOO 2, record 2, French, TOO
masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- cible inopinée 3, record 2, French, cible%20inopin%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
- CI 3, record 2, French, CI
correct, feminine noun, Canada, officially approved
- TOO 4, record 2, French, TOO
correct, feminine noun
- CI 3, record 2, French, CI
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cible qui se révèle mais qui n'a pas été incluse dans la mission originale. 4, record 2, French, - objectif%20inopin%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cible inopinée; CI : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie interarmées et le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la défense. 5, record 2, French, - objectif%20inopin%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
objectif inopiné; TOO : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 6, record 2, French, - objectif%20inopin%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
objectif inopiné : désignation uniformisée par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 6, record 2, French, - objectif%20inopin%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 4 OBS
objectif inopiné : désignation tirée du lexique «Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève. 6, record 2, French, - objectif%20inopin%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Adquisición del objetivo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- objetivo imprevisto
1, record 2, Spanish, objetivo%20imprevisto
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- objetivo de oportunidad 1, record 2, Spanish, objetivo%20de%20oportunidad
correct
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Objetivo que aparece durante el combate y que puede ser alcanzado por el fuego terrestre, naval o aéreo y sobre el que no se ha previsto el fuego. 1, record 2, Spanish, - objetivo%20imprevisto
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- nuclear incident
1, record 3, English, nuclear%20incident
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An unexpected event involving a nuclear weapon, facility, or component, but not constituting a nuclear weapon(s) accident. 2, record 3, English, - nuclear%20incident
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nuclear incident: term and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 3, English, - nuclear%20incident
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Armes CBRNE
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- incident nucléaire
1, record 3, French, incident%20nucl%C3%A9aire
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Événement imprévu impliquant une arme nucléaire ou un dispositif nucléaire ou un de leurs éléments, mais qui ne constitue pas pour autant un accident d'armes(s) nucléaire(s). 2, record 3, French, - incident%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
incident nucléaire : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 3, record 3, French, - incident%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Armas QBRNE
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- incidente nuclear
1, record 3, Spanish, incidente%20nuclear
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Suceso imprevisto, que afecta a un arma, dispositivo o componente nuclear, pero que no constituye un accidente de arma(s) nuclear(es). 1, record 3, Spanish, - incidente%20nuclear
Record 4 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Weapons
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- nuclear weapon accident
1, record 4, English, nuclear%20weapon%20accident
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- nuclear weapons accident 1, record 4, English, nuclear%20weapons%20accident
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any unplanned occurrence involving loss or destruction of, or serious damage to, nuclear weapons or their components which results in an actual or potential hazard to life or property. 2, record 4, English, - nuclear%20weapon%20accident
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
nuclear weapon(s) accident: terms and definition standardized by NATO. 3, record 4, English, - nuclear%20weapon%20accident
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Armes CBRNE
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- accident d'arme nucléaire
1, record 4, French, accident%20d%27arme%20nucl%C3%A9aire
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- accident d'armes nucléaires 2, record 4, French, accident%20d%27armes%20nucl%C3%A9aires
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tout événement imprévu impliquant la perte, la destruction ou des dommages graves subis par des armes nucléaires ou leurs éléments, entraînant un risque réel ou potentiel pour les vies ou les biens. 2, record 4, French, - accident%20d%27arme%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
accident d'arme(s) nucléaire(s) : termes et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 3, record 4, French, - accident%20d%27arme%20nucl%C3%A9aire
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Armas QBRNE
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- accidente de arma nuclear
1, record 4, Spanish, accidente%20de%20arma%20nuclear
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- accidente de armas nucleares 1, record 4, Spanish, accidente%20de%20armas%20nucleares
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cualquier suceso imprevisto que origina pérdida, destrucción, o grave daño de un arma nuclear o de sus componentes, y que constituye un peligro real o potencial para las personas y los bienes. 1, record 4, Spanish, - accidente%20de%20arma%20nuclear
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-12-06
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Satellite Telecommunications
- Mass Transit
- Trucking (Road Transport)
- Emergency Management
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- automatic vehicle location system
1, record 5, English, automatic%20vehicle%20location%20system
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- AVLS 2, record 5, English, AVLS
correct, standardized
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- AVL system 3, record 5, English, AVL%20system
correct, standardized
- automatic vehicle locator 4, record 5, English, automatic%20vehicle%20locator
correct, standardized
- AVL 4, record 5, English, AVL
correct, standardized
- AVL 4, record 5, English, AVL
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system that determines the location of vehicles carrying special electronic equipment that communicates a signal back to a central control facility. 5, record 5, English, - automatic%20vehicle%20location%20system
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... provides up-to-date location information for emergency vehicles, delivery trucks, freight trucks, service vehicles, etc. The AVL system consists of a GPS [global positioning system] receiver on the truck or vehicle, a communications link between the vehicle and the dispatcher, and a PC-based tracking software for dispatch. The communication system is usually a cellular network similar to the one used by your cellular phone. 6, record 5, English, - automatic%20vehicle%20location%20system
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[During an emergency, the automatic vehicle location system] uses global positioning system satellites to monitor the exact location of emergency and other types of vehicles in the field to help the communications centres determine the unit to send. 4, record 5, English, - automatic%20vehicle%20location%20system
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
automatic vehicle location system; AVLS; AVL system; automatic vehicle locator; AVL: terms and abbreviations standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 7, record 5, English, - automatic%20vehicle%20location%20system
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications par satellite
- Transports en commun
- Camionnage
- Gestion des urgences
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- système de localisation automatique de véhicules
1, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20localisation%20automatique%20de%20v%C3%A9hicules
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- SLAV 2, record 5, French, SLAV
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- AVLS 3, record 5, French, AVLS
masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- localisation automatique de véhicules 4, record 5, French, localisation%20automatique%20de%20v%C3%A9hicules
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- LAV 4, record 5, French, LAV
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- LAV 4, record 5, French, LAV
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système qui détermine l'emplacement de véhicules munis d'équipement électronique servant à communiquer un signal à un poste central de contrôle. 5, record 5, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20localisation%20automatique%20de%20v%C3%A9hicules
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Lors d'une urgence, le système de localisation automatique de véhicules] utilise des satellites du système mondial de localisation pour déterminer l'emplacement exact des véhicules d'urgence et d'autres types de véhicules sur le terrain afin d'aider les centres de communications à déterminer laquelle des unités à dépêcher. 4, record 5, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20localisation%20automatique%20de%20v%C3%A9hicules
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
système de localisation automatique de véhicules; SLAV; localisation automatique de véhicules; LAV : termes et abréviations normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 5, record 5, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20localisation%20automatique%20de%20v%C3%A9hicules
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Telecomunicaciones por satélite
- Transporte público
- Transporte por camión
- Gestión de emergencias
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de localización automática de vehículos
1, record 5, Spanish, sistema%20de%20localizaci%C3%B3n%20autom%C3%A1tica%20de%20veh%C3%ADculos
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- sistema AVL 1, record 5, Spanish, sistema%20AVL
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En el caso de Munich, se ha implementado un sistema de localización automática devehículos vía GPS [sistema mundial de determinación de la posición], de modo que el operador de la flota puede controlar los tiempos y modificar la frecuencia cuando ocurre un imprevisto. El sistema implementado permite entregar información alpasajero actualizada sobre los tiempos de viajes y arribos a cada paradero [...] 1, record 5, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20localizaci%C3%B3n%20autom%C3%A1tica%20de%20veh%C3%ADculos
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
AVL: según su sigla en inglés (automatic vehicle location). 2, record 5, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20localizaci%C3%B3n%20autom%C3%A1tica%20de%20veh%C3%ADculos
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-10-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- incidental 1, record 6, English, incidental
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Traducción (Generalidades)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- imprevisto
1, record 6, Spanish, imprevisto
proposal
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-12-17
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Government Contracts
- Federal Administration
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- contingency
1, record 7, English, contingency
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Proponents are advised that the basis of payment for AFD [Alternate Forms of Delivery] contracted work may [include] contractor costs for work such as operation, maintenance, management and minor repairs of the assets in the building portfolio and a fee element to include such costs as contingency, overheads and profit. 2, record 7, English, - contingency
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Marchés publics
- Administration fédérale
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- dépense imprévue
1, record 7, French, d%C3%A9pense%20impr%C3%A9vue
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- imprévu 2, record 7, French, impr%C3%A9vu
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[la] base de paiement des travaux visée par les marchés des AFPS [autres formes de prestation de services] pourra comprendre [...] les honoraires correspondant à des coûts comme les imprévus, les frais généraux et le bénéfice. 3, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9pense%20impr%C3%A9vue
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contratos gubernamentales
- Administración federal
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- gasto imprevisto
1, record 7, Spanish, gasto%20imprevisto
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-10-24
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
- Shooting (Sports)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- fire incident
1, record 8, English, fire%20incident
correct, NATO
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- FI 2, record 8, English, FI
correct, NATO
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- firing incident 1, record 8, English, firing%20incident
correct, NATO
- FI 1, record 8, English, FI
correct, NATO
- FI 1, record 8, English, FI
- malfunction 3, record 8, English, malfunction
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Failure of a firearm to function properly. 4, record 8, English, - fire%20incident
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Three different kinds of malfunctions are recognized: 1. Jam or stoppage. Failure to feed, chamber, lock, fire, extract or eject a cartridge or cartridge case due either to faulty ammunition, a dirty or improperly maintained firearm, progressive fouling, insufficiency of gas, an empty magazine or a mechanical failure. 2. Mechanical failure. Failure or breakage of a part causing the firearm to cease firing or fire after releasing the trigger. 3. Complete failure. Due to poor design of the firearm or of parts, or to its inherent lack of accuracy. 4, record 8, English, - fire%20incident
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
- Tir (Sports)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- incident de tir
1, record 8, French, incident%20de%20tir
correct, masculine noun, NATO, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- FI 2, record 8, French, FI
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arrêt dans le fonctionnement normal d'une arme à feu. 3, record 8, French, - incident%20de%20tir
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On en reconnaît trois genres différents : 1. Enrayage. Défaut d'alimentation, d'introduction, de verrouillage, de mise de feu, d'extraction ou d'éjection d'une cartouche ou d'une douille à cause de munitions défectueuses, d'une arme mal entretenue, d'un encrassement progressif, d'une insuffisance de gaz, d'un chargeur vide ou d'une panne mécanique. Aussi appelé «arrêt de tir». 2. Panne mécanique. Usure excessive ou bris d'une pièce qui empêche l'arme de tirer ou qui la fait tirer après le relâchement de la détente. 3. Échec complet. À cause de la mauvaise conception de l'arme ou de certaines pièces, ou de son manque inhérent de précision. 3, record 8, French, - incident%20de%20tir
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
incident de tir : terme, définition et observation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 4, record 8, French, - incident%20de%20tir
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Armas ligeras
- Tiro (Deportes)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- imprevisto
1, record 8, Spanish, imprevisto
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-04-11
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Annuities (Insurance)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- contingent annuity
1, record 9, English, contingent%20annuity
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An annuity dependent on some happening such as the death of the holder of a life estate. 2, record 9, English, - contingent%20annuity
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Rentes (Assurances)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- rente éventuelle
1, record 9, French, rente%20%C3%A9ventuelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Anualidades (Seguros)
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- anualidad con vencimiento imprevisto
1, record 9, Spanish, anualidad%20con%20vencimiento%20imprevisto
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1998-06-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Investment
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- financial contingency 1, record 10, English, financial%20contingency
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Investissements et placements
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- aléas financiers
1, record 10, French, al%C3%A9as%20financiers
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Key term(s)
- aléa financier
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inversiones
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- imprevistos financieros
1, record 10, Spanish, imprevistos%20financieros
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10, Key term(s)
- imprevisto financiero
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