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DESTINATARIO [7 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-08-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- recipient
1, record 1, English, recipient
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- receiver 2, record 1, English, receiver
correct
- beneficiary 2, record 1, English, beneficiary
correct
- donee 2, record 1, English, donee
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The recipient of something is the person who receives it. 2, record 1, English, - recipient
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- bénéficiaire
1, record 1, French, b%C3%A9n%C3%A9ficiaire
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- destinataire 2, record 1, French, destinataire
correct, masculine and feminine noun
- donataire 2, record 1, French, donataire
correct, masculine and feminine noun
- prestataire 2, record 1, French, prestataire
correct, masculine and feminine noun
- titulaire 3, record 1, French, titulaire
correct, masculine and feminine noun
- récipiendaire 3, record 1, French, r%C3%A9cipiendaire
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Personne qui reçoit quelque chose, par exemple le bénéficiaire d'un chèque, le destinataire d'une lettre, un donataire (celui qui reçoit un don) et un prestataire (celui qui bénéficie d'une prestation). 2, record 1, French, - b%C3%A9n%C3%A9ficiaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario general
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- beneficiario
1, record 1, Spanish, beneficiario
masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- destinatario 1, record 1, Spanish, destinatario
masculine noun
- beneficiaria 2, record 1, Spanish, beneficiaria
feminine noun
- destinataria 2, record 1, Spanish, destinataria
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Beneficiario de ayuda; destinatario de una carta. 1, record 1, Spanish, - beneficiario
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-02-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Shipping and Delivery
- Postal Service
- Communication and Information Management
- Military Logistics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- addressee
1, record 2, English, addressee
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- adds 2, record 2, English, adds
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- consignee 3, record 2, English, consignee
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The person, business or institution to which a mail item or shipment is addressed. 3, record 2, English, - addressee
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
addressee; adds: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 2, English, - addressee
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
addressee; consignee: terms used at Canada Post. 4, record 2, English, - addressee
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Expédition et livraison
- Postes
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Logistique militaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- destinataire
1, record 2, French, destinataire
correct, masculine and feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- dest 2, record 2, French, dest
correct, masculine and feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne, entreprise ou institution à qui est [adressé un article de] courrier [ou un envoi]. 3, record 2, French, - destinataire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
destinataire; dest : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 2, French, - destinataire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
destinataire : terme en usage à Postes Canada. 4, record 2, French, - destinataire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Expedición y entrega
- Servicio de correos
- Gestión de las comunicaciones y la información
- Logística militar
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- destinatario
1, record 2, Spanish, destinatario
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Persona física o jurídica a quien va dirigido el envío postal de acuerdo con las instrucciones del remitente. 2, record 2, Spanish, - destinatario
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-02-10
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Air Freight
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- consignee
1, record 3, English, consignee
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person or an entity named as the receiver of a shipment (one to whom the shipment is consigned). 1, record 3, English, - consignee
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
consignee: term and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 3, English, - consignee
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Fret aérien
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- destinataire
1, record 3, French, destinataire
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- consignataire 1, record 3, French, consignataire
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne ou entité à laquelle une expédition est destinée. 1, record 3, French, - destinataire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
destinataire; consignataire : termes et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 3, French, - destinataire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Carga aérea
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- consignatario
1, record 3, Spanish, consignatario
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- destinatario 2, record 3, Spanish, destinatario
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Persona o entidad nombrada como destinataria de un envío (a la que se consigna el envío). [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 2, record 3, Spanish, - consignatario
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
destinatario: Convenio de Varsovia. 2, record 3, Spanish, - consignatario
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
consignatario; destinatario: términos aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 3, Spanish, - consignatario
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-03-26
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications Facilities
- Internet and Telematics
- Telephones
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- destination user
1, record 4, English, destination%20user
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An entity to which calls to the general packet radio service (GPRS) are directed. 2, record 4, English, - destination%20user
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Installations de télécommunications
- Internet et télématique
- Téléphones
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- utilisateur de destination
1, record 4, French, utilisateur%20de%20destination
proposal, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Instalaciones de telecomunicaciones
- Internet y telemática
- Teléfonos
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- usuario de destino
1, record 4, Spanish, usuario%20de%20destino
correct, common gender
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- destinatario 2, record 4, Spanish, destinatario
correct, common gender
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Usuario receptor de una comunicación. 2, record 4, Spanish, - usuario%20de%20destino
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-04-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Transport of Goods
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- consignee
1, record 5, English, consignee
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The party named in or identifiable as such from the contract of carriage or any person substituted in this capacity. 2, record 5, English, - consignee
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Transport de marchandises
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- destinataire
1, record 5, French, destinataire
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie dénommée ou pouvant être identifiée comme telle dans le contrat de transport, ou toute personne qui lui est substituée en cette qualité. 2, record 5, French, - destinataire
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte de mercancías
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- destinatario
1, record 5, Spanish, destinatario
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
La parte nombrada, o que puede ser identificada como tal, en el contrato de transporte, o cualquier persona que la substituya en esa capacidad. 2, record 5, Spanish, - destinatario
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-08-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Inventory and Material Management
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- ship to
1, record 6, English, ship%20to
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Name and address of consignee (including department or agency) to which goods or services are to be directed. 1, record 6, English, - ship%20to
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Materiel Asset Lexicon, 1992, Supply and Services Canada. 1, record 6, English, - ship%20to
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des stocks et du matériel
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- destinataire
1, record 6, French, destinataire
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nom et adresse de la personne ou de l'unité (y compris de ministère et l'organisme) à laquelle les biens ou les services doivent être livrés. 1, record 6, French, - destinataire
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Gestión de existencias y materiales
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- destinatario
1, record 6, Spanish, destinatario
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-08-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Shipping and Delivery
- Federal Administration
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- recipient
1, record 7, English, recipient
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
When a statute, such as the Publication of Statutes Act or the Statutory Instruments Act, directs that a publication be distributed to a pre-determined list of recipients, and where such publications are priced, then the Canada Communication Group-Publishing shall requisition and pay for the necessary copies for the distribution. 1, record 7, English, - recipient
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Expédition et livraison
- Administration fédérale
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- destinataire
1, record 7, French, destinataire
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsqu'une loi, telle que la Loi sur la publication des lois ou la Loi sur les textes réglementaires, ordonne qu'une publication soit distribuée à une liste préétablie de destinataires, et que cette publication est destinée à la vente, le Groupe Communication Canada-Edition 1, record 7, French, - destinataire
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme tiré du Manuel du Conseil du Trésor/Communications. 2, record 7, French, - destinataire
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Expedición y entrega
- Administración federal
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- destinatario
1, record 7, Spanish, destinatario
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- destinataria 1, record 7, Spanish, destinataria
feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Persona a quien va dirigida o destinada una cosa. 1, record 7, Spanish, - destinatario
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