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IMPREVISTO [7 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 2004-10-29
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- incidental 1, record 3, English, incidental
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Traducción (Generalidades)
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- imprevisto
1, record 3, Spanish, imprevisto
proposal
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2002-12-17
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Government Contracts
- Federal Administration
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- contingency
1, record 4, English, contingency
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, 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 4, English, - contingency
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Marchés publics
- Administration fédérale
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- dépense imprévue
1, record 4, French, d%C3%A9pense%20impr%C3%A9vue
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- imprévu 2, record 4, French, impr%C3%A9vu
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, 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 4, French, - d%C3%A9pense%20impr%C3%A9vue
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contratos gubernamentales
- Administración federal
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- gasto imprevisto
1, record 4, Spanish, gasto%20imprevisto
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-10-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
- Shooting (Sports)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- fire incident
1, record 5, English, fire%20incident
correct, NATO
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- FI 2, record 5, English, FI
correct, NATO
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- firing incident 1, record 5, English, firing%20incident
correct, NATO
- FI 1, record 5, English, FI
correct, NATO
- FI 1, record 5, English, FI
- malfunction 3, record 5, English, malfunction
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Failure of a firearm to function properly. 4, record 5, English, - fire%20incident
Record number: 5, 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 5, English, - fire%20incident
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
- Tir (Sports)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- incident de tir
1, record 5, French, incident%20de%20tir
correct, masculine noun, NATO, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- FI 2, record 5, French, FI
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arrêt dans le fonctionnement normal d'une arme à feu. 3, record 5, French, - incident%20de%20tir
Record number: 5, 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 5, French, - incident%20de%20tir
Record number: 5, 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 5, French, - incident%20de%20tir
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Armas ligeras
- Tiro (Deportes)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- imprevisto
1, record 5, Spanish, imprevisto
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-04-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Annuities (Insurance)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- contingent annuity
1, record 6, English, contingent%20annuity
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An annuity dependent on some happening such as the death of the holder of a life estate. 2, record 6, English, - contingent%20annuity
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Rentes (Assurances)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- rente éventuelle
1, record 6, French, rente%20%C3%A9ventuelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Anualidades (Seguros)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- anualidad con vencimiento imprevisto
1, record 6, Spanish, anualidad%20con%20vencimiento%20imprevisto
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-06-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Investment
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- financial contingency 1, record 7, English, financial%20contingency
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Investissements et placements
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- aléas financiers
1, record 7, French, al%C3%A9as%20financiers
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Key term(s)
- aléa financier
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Inversiones
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- imprevistos financieros
1, record 7, Spanish, imprevistos%20financieros
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7, Key term(s)
- imprevisto financiero
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