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AMS [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- mean deceleration over distance
1, record 1, English, mean%20deceleration%20over%20distance
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It is the deceleration between any two distance points that is calculated according to equations defined in the referenced ISO 611 standard. 2, record 1, English, - mean%20deceleration%20over%20distance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ams: In the symbol, the small letter "a" is italicized, and the small letters "ms" are subscripted (ams). 3, record 1, English, - mean%20deceleration%20over%20distance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
mean deceleration over distance: term standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). 3, record 1, English, - mean%20deceleration%20over%20distance
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- décélération moyenne sur une distance
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9c%C3%A9l%C3%A9ration%20moyenne%20sur%20une%20distance
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s'agit de la décélération entre deux points quelconques calculée selon des équations définies dans la norme ISO 611 citée en référence. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9c%C3%A9l%C3%A9ration%20moyenne%20sur%20une%20distance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ams : Dans le symbole, la minuscule «a» est en italique, et les lettres «ms» sont en indice (ams). 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9c%C3%A9l%C3%A9ration%20moyenne%20sur%20une%20distance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
décélération moyenne sur une distance : terme normalisé par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation (ISO). 3, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9c%C3%A9l%C3%A9ration%20moyenne%20sur%20une%20distance
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-09-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Government Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Marketing
- Agricultural Economics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Agricultural Marketing Service
1, record 2, English, Agricultural%20Marketing%20Service
correct, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- AMS 2, record 2, English, AMS
correct, United States
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) administers programs that create domestic and international marketing opportunities for U.S. [United States] producers of food, fiber, and specialty crops. AMS also provides the agriculture industry with valuable services to ensure the quality and availability of wholesome food for consumers across the country. 3, record 2, English, - Agricultural%20Marketing%20Service
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) is an agency within the United States Department of Agriculture, and has Programs in five commodity areas: cotton and tobacco; dairy; fruit and vegetable; livestock and seed; and poultry. 4, record 2, English, - Agricultural%20Marketing%20Service
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités gouvernementaux non canadiens
- Commercialisation
- Économie agricole
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Agricultural Marketing Service
1, record 2, French, Agricultural%20Marketing%20Service
correct, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- AMS 2, record 2, French, AMS
correct, United States
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Service de commercialisation agricole 3, record 2, French, Service%20de%20commercialisation%20agricole
unofficial, see observation, masculine noun, United States
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Service de commercialisation agricole : appellation non officielle fournie à titre d'information seulement. 4, record 2, French, - Agricultural%20Marketing%20Service
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités gubernamentales no canadienses
- Comercialización
- Economía agrícola
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Servicio Comercial Agrícola
1, record 2, Spanish, Servicio%20Comercial%20Agr%C3%ADcola
masculine noun, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
- AMS 2, record 2, Spanish, AMS
masculine noun, United States
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-07-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Meteorology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- American Meteorological Society
1, record 3, English, American%20Meteorological%20Society
correct, United States
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- AMS 1, record 3, English, AMS
correct, United States
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The American Meteorological Society promotes the development and dissemination of information and education on the atmospheric and related oceanic and hydrologic sciences. Founded in 1919, AMS has a membership of more than 11 000 professionals, professors, students, and weather enthusiasts. 2, record 3, English, - American%20Meteorological%20Society
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Météorologie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- American Meteorological Society
1, record 3, French, American%20Meteorological%20Society
correct, feminine noun, United States
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- AMS 1, record 3, French, AMS
correct, feminine noun, United States
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Meteorología
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Sociedad Meteorológica Estadounidense
1, record 3, Spanish, Sociedad%20Meteorol%C3%B3gica%20Estadounidense
correct, feminine noun, United States
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- AMS 1, record 3, Spanish, AMS
correct, feminine noun, United States
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-09-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Management Control
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Activity Monitoring System 1, record 4, English, Activity%20Monitoring%20System
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Contrôle de gestion
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Système de suivi des activités
1, record 4, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20suivi%20des%20activit%C3%A9s
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
- Control de gestión
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Sistema de Seguimiento de las Actividades
1, record 4, Spanish, Sistema%20de%20Seguimiento%20de%20las%20Actividades
masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
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