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Record 1 - internal organization data 2011-09-12
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Economics
- Trade
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- business practices
1, record 1, English, business%20practices
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Studies of Japanese business practices and government policies look at government regulations, bureaucratic customs procedures, oligopolistic practices, and industrial policies that give strategic advantages to domestic firms 1, record 1, English, - business%20practices
Record 1, Key term(s)
- business practice
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Économie de l'entreprise
- Commerce
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pratiques entrepreneuriales
1, record 1, French, pratiques%20entrepreneuriales
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- pratiques des entreprises 2, record 1, French, pratiques%20des%20entreprises
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les pratiques des entreprises et la politique des autorités japonaises ont été analysées. Les règlements en vigueur, les procédures douanières, les pratiques oligopolistiques et la politique industrielle, qui donne un avantage stratégique aux entreprises japonaises, ont été passés en revue 3, record 1, French, - pratiques%20entrepreneuriales
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les pratiques entrepreneuriales et intrapreneuriales : des compétences à la fine pointe de la gestion des entreprises (Calendrier des programmes, Automne 2001, Centre de formation, HEC, p. 10). 1, record 1, French, - pratiques%20entrepreneuriales
Record 1, Key term(s)
- pratique de l'entreprise
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-02-23
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Curling
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- hammer
1, record 2, English, hammer
correct, noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- last rock 2, record 2, English, last%20rock
correct, Canada
- last stone 3, record 2, English, last%20stone
correct
- last delivery 4, record 2, English, last%20delivery
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The advantage enjoyed by a player who delivers the last rock in an end or a game ... 5, record 2, English, - hammer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
By custom, the game starts with the toss of a coin to determine who has first rock. The winner of the toss has the right of choice. Generally, because throwing last is a strategic advantage, the winner chooses last rock. 6, record 2, English, - hammer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The last delivery in the last end of a game is called the "final delivery" (or the "last hammer"). 4, record 2, English, - hammer
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Sometimes, "last draw" is used as a synonym of "last delivery." In curling, a "draw" is a rock delivered with sufficient force to reach the tee line. But often, the term is used as a synonym of "delivery," which is rather incorrect, all delivered rocks not necessarily reaching the tee line in the house. 4, record 2, English, - hammer
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Curling
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- marteau
1, record 2, French, marteau
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- dernière pierre 2, record 2, French, derni%C3%A8re%20pierre
correct, feminine noun
- dernier lancer 3, record 2, French, dernier%20lancer
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Avantage qu’a un joueur ou une joueuse de lancer la dernière pierre dans une manche, une partie ou une rencontre [...] 4, record 2, French, - marteau
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La coutume veut qu'on tire à pile ou face pour déterminer qui lancera la première pierre. L'équipe qui gagne a le choix de commencer ou non. En général, puisque lancer la dernière pierre constitue un avantage stratégique, le gagnant choisit de le faire. 5, record 2, French, - marteau
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On appelle «lancer final» (ou «dernier marteau») le dernier lancer de la dernière manche d’un match. 6, record 2, French, - marteau
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-01-18
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Curling
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- last rock advantage
1, record 3, English, last%20rock%20advantage
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- last-rock advantage 2, record 3, English, last%2Drock%20advantage
correct
- last-stone advantage 2, record 3, English, last%2Dstone%20advantage
correct
- hammer advantage 3, record 3, English, hammer%20advantage
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The favourable situation in which is the team who won the coin toss before the game and chose to curl second. 3, record 3, English, - last%20rock%20advantage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
By custom, the game starts with the toss of a coin to determine who has first rock. The winner of the toss has the right of choice. Generally, because throwing last is a strategic advantage, the winner chooses last rock. 4, record 3, English, - last%20rock%20advantage
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
A point-scoring draw, or the take-out of an opponent's rock with the hammer coming to rest close to the centre of the house could mean scoring the needed point to win the game. 3, record 3, English, - last%20rock%20advantage
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Curling
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- avantage de la dernière pierre
1, record 3, French, avantage%20de%20la%20derni%C3%A8re%20pierre
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- avantage du marteau 2, record 3, French, avantage%20du%20marteau
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Situation favorable dont bénéficie l’équipe qui a eu la chance de remporter le tirage au sort par pile ou face avant la partie et a choisi de lancer en second. 3, record 3, French, - avantage%20de%20la%20derni%C3%A8re%20pierre
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La coutume veut qu'on tire à pile ou face pour déterminer qui lancera la première pierre. L'équipe qui gagne a le choix de commencer ou non. En général, puisque lancer la dernière pierre constitue un avantage stratégique, le gagnant choisit de le faire. 4, record 3, French, - avantage%20de%20la%20derni%C3%A8re%20pierre
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Un placement valant un point, ou la sortie d’une pierre adverse avec placement du marteau près du centre de la maison peut signifier le point gagnant. 3, record 3, French, - avantage%20de%20la%20derni%C3%A8re%20pierre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-09-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Curling
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- first delivery
1, record 4, English, first%20delivery
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- first rock 2, record 4, English, first%20rock
correct
- first throw 1, record 4, English, first%20throw
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The first rock delivered by the lead of a team in an end or in a game, as opposed to the "last rock," also called "the hammer.". 3, record 4, English, - first%20delivery
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
By custom, the game starts with the toss of a coin to determine who has first rock. The winner of the toss has the right of choice. Generally, because throwing last is a strategic advantage, the winner chooses last rock. 2, record 4, English, - first%20delivery
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It can also be the first rock delivered by each of the four curlers of a team, in an end or in a game. 3, record 4, English, - first%20delivery
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Sometimes, "first draw" is used as a synonym of "first delivery." In curling, a "draw" is a rock delivered with sufficient force to reach the tee line. But often, the term is used as a synonym of "delivery," which is rather incorrect, all delivered rocks not necessarily reaching the tee line in the house. 3, record 4, English, - first%20delivery
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Curling
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- première pierre
1, record 4, French, premi%C3%A8re%20pierre
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- premier lancer 2, record 4, French, premier%20lancer
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
La première pierre que lance le premier ou la première d’une équipe dans une manche ou dans un match, par opposition au «dernier lancer» qu’on appelle «le marteau». 3, record 4, French, - premi%C3%A8re%20pierre
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La coutume veut qu'on tire à pile ou face pour déterminer qui lancera la première pierre. L'équipe qui gagne a le choix de commencer ou non. En général, puisque lancer la dernière pierre constitue un avantage stratégique, le gagnant choisit de le faire. 1, record 4, French, - premi%C3%A8re%20pierre
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il pourrait également s’agir du premier lancer de chacun des quatre joueurs d’une équipe, dans une manche ou dans un match. 3, record 4, French, - premi%C3%A8re%20pierre
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-04-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- advanced strategic air-launched missile
1, record 5, English, advanced%20strategic%20air%2Dlaunched%20missile
correct, NATO
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- ASALM 1, record 5, English, ASALM
correct, NATO
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- missile stratégique de conception avancée à lanceur aérien
1, record 5, French, missile%20strat%C3%A9gique%20de%20conception%20avanc%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20lanceur%20a%C3%A9rien
masculine noun, NATO
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
missile stratégique de conception avancée à lanceur aérien : le terme «lanceur» relève d’avantage de l'astronautique que de l'armement et ne nous paraît pas juste, bien qu'il soit utilisé comme équivalent par l'OTAN et les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 5, French, - missile%20strat%C3%A9gique%20de%20conception%20avanc%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20lanceur%20a%C3%A9rien
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-08-27
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Team Sports (General)
- Various Sports (General)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- strategic advantage
1, record 6, English, strategic%20advantage
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A situation which, for a team or an athlete, represents better chances of winning. 2, record 6, English, - strategic%20advantage
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Performing in front of a home crowd, not having to fight against the effects of a jet lag, having been among the firsts to ski when it starts snowing, having had more time to recuperate than opponents between two swimming events are all, on paper, strategic advantages. 2, record 6, English, - strategic%20advantage
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sports d'équipe (Généralités)
- Sports divers (Généralités)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- avantage stratégique
1, record 6, French, avantage%20strat%C3%A9gique
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Situation favorable qu’a une équipe ou un athlète par rapport à une autre ou un autre, ou dont elle ou il peut profiter pour vaincre l’adversaire. 2, record 6, French, - avantage%20strat%C3%A9gique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une équipe de hockey sur glace qui mène par trois points bénéficie d’un avantage stratégique s’il arrive que deux de ses joueurs se retrouvent au banc des punitions en même temps. Un skieur qui participe à une compétition sur les pistes qui l'a vu grandir et qui n’ a pas à composer avec le décalage horaire a un net avantage stratégique sur les autres concurrents. 2, record 6, French, - avantage%20strat%C3%A9gique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1995-01-31
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Pricing Theory
- Laws of the Market (Economy)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- oligopolistic practices
1, record 7, English, oligopolistic%20practices
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Studies of Japanese business practices and government policies look at government regulations, bureaucratic customs procedures, oligopolistic practices, and industrial policies that give strategic advantages to domestic firms. 1, record 7, English, - oligopolistic%20practices
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
oligopoly: The market condition that exists when there are few sellers, as a result of which they van greatly influence price and other market factors (oligopolistic adj.). 2, record 7, English, - oligopolistic%20practices
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Théorie des prix
- Lois du marché (Économie)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- pratiques oligopolistiques
1, record 7, French, pratiques%20oligopolistiques
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les règlements en vigueur, les procédures douanières, les pratiques oligopolistiques et la politique industrielle, qui donne un avantage stratégique aux entreprises japonaises, ont été passés en revue. 1, record 7, French, - pratiques%20oligopolistiques
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
oligopole : Marché dans lequel il n’y a qu’un petit nombre de vendeurs en face d’une multitude d’acheteurs. 2, record 7, French, - pratiques%20oligopolistiques
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
doligopolistique : Propre à un oligopole. 2, record 7, French, - pratiques%20oligopolistiques
Record 7, Key term(s)
- pratique oligopolistique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1992-11-02
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- The Enabling Effect
1, record 8, English, The%20Enabling%20Effect
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
an ITAC report on using information technology for strategic advantage. Toronto: ITAC, 1989. 1, record 8, English, - The%20Enabling%20Effect
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- L'Effet de valorisation
1, record 8, French, L%27Effet%20de%20valorisation
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
un rapport de l'ACTI sur l'utilisation des technologies de l'information comme avantage stratégique. Toronto, 1989. 1, record 8, French, - L%27Effet%20de%20valorisation
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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