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ASCENSO [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-04-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Constitutional Law
- Parliamentary Language
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- accession
1, record 1, English, accession
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- accession to the throne 2, record 1, English, accession%20to%20the%20throne
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When the king or queen dies, their heir instantly becomes the new monarch. This is a process called accession ... It describes how the successor comes to the throne following a monarch's death. At that very moment, the successor has all the status and authority that they need to be monarch. 3, record 1, English, - accession
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Droit constitutionnel
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- accession
1, record 1, French, accession
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- accession au trône 2, record 1, French, accession%20au%20tr%C3%B4ne
correct, feminine noun
- avènement 3, record 1, French, av%C3%A8nement
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'accession survient lorsqu'un nouveau souverain hérite du trône au moment du décès du roi ou de la reine qui l'a précédé. Le Roi est devenu automatiquement souverain du Canada après le décès de la reine Elizabeth II. Les membres du Conseil privé de la Reine pour le Canada se sont rassemblés pour proclamer l'accession au trône du nouveau souverain. 2, record 1, French, - accession
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho constitucional
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- ascensión
1, record 1, Spanish, ascensi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- ascenso 1, record 1, Spanish, ascenso
correct, masculine noun
- ascensión al trono 2, record 1, Spanish, ascensi%C3%B3n%20al%20trono
correct, feminine noun
- ascenso al trono 2, record 1, Spanish, ascenso%20al%20trono
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-02-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Recruiting of Personnel
- Transfer of Personnel
- Public Service
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- promotion
1, record 2, English, promotion
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- advancement 2, record 2, English, advancement
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The appointment in the same group (and subgroup) at a level higher than that of the former appointment or to a position in any other occupational group (or subgroup) for which the maximum rate of pay is greater than the maximum rate of pay for the former position. 3, record 2, English, - promotion
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Recrutement du personnel
- Mobilité du personnel
- Fonction publique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- promotion
1, record 2, French, promotion
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nomination d'un employé à un poste de niveau supérieur, au sein du même groupe (et sous-groupe) professionnel ou de tout autre groupe (ou sous-groupe), dont le taux maximum de traitement est supérieur à celui du poste qu'il occupait. 2, record 2, French, - promotion
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contratación de personal
- Traslado del personal
- Función pública
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- ascenso
1, record 2, Spanish, ascenso
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- promoción 2, record 2, Spanish, promoci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Por ejemplo, en recientes encuestas [...] se identificaron las siguientes variables como aquellas cuyos efectos resultan [...] más positivos en la lucha contra la corrupción en los organismos públicos: la meritocracia como criterio de contratación, ascenso y despido [...]. 3, record 2, Spanish, - ascenso
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-11-17
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- climb
1, record 3, English, climb
correct, noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- ascent 2, record 3, English, ascent
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The act of climbing. 3, record 3, English, - climb
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
We are still out of breath from the climb. 4, record 3, English, - climb
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- montée
1, record 3, French, mont%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- ascension 2, record 3, French, ascension
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action de monter. 3, record 3, French, - mont%C3%A9e
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciclismo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- subida
1, record 3, Spanish, subida
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- ascenso 2, record 3, Spanish, ascenso
correct, masculine noun
- escalada 2, record 3, Spanish, escalada
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Acción de subir. 3, record 3, Spanish, - subida
Record 4 - internal organization data 2010-02-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- climb
1, record 4, English, climb
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- ascent 2, record 4, English, ascent
- climb-away 3, record 4, English, climb%2Daway
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It is recognized that ... aircraft on ... take-off and climb may require to receive without delay essential information other than that pertaining to the provision of air traffic control service. 4, record 4, English, - climb
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
climb: term officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 5, record 4, English, - climb
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- montée
1, record 4, French, mont%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il est reconnu que [...] les aéronefs peuvent avoir besoin pendant [...] le décollage et la montée de recevoir sans tarder des renseignements essentiels autres que ceux qui relèvent du service du contrôle de la circulation aérienne. 2, record 4, French, - mont%C3%A9e
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
montée : terme uniformisé par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI) et par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 3, record 4, French, - mont%C3%A9e
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- ascenso
1, record 4, Spanish, ascenso
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ascenso: término aceptado oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 4, Spanish, - ascenso
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-02-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Recruiting of Personnel
- Transfer of Personnel
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- promotion
1, record 5, English, promotion
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- advancement 2, record 5, English, advancement
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... advancement, moving ahead, securing greater recognition and status. [A] change of position that involves the assumption of greater responsibilities, a movement up the ladder of authority. 3, record 5, English, - promotion
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In popular usage, this definition of promotion is clouded by the frequent description of each wage or salary increase as a promotion. Although salary and wage adjustments generally accompany promotions, ... adjustment of compensation is not essential to promotion. 3, record 5, English, - promotion
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Recrutement du personnel
- Mobilité du personnel
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- avancement
1, record 5, French, avancement
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Progression d'un salarié dans la hiérarchie d'une organisation. 2, record 5, French, - avancement
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette progression peut être basée sur l'ancienneté, la compétence ou tout autre critère. 2, record 5, French, - avancement
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contratación de personal
- Traslado del personal
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- ascenso
1, record 5, Spanish, ascenso
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Subida en la jerarquía de la empresa que implica, junto a un aumento de salario, un incremento de responsabilidades. 2, record 5, Spanish, - ascenso
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ascenso: términos y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 3, record 5, Spanish, - ascenso
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