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ECC [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-07-02
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Communication (Public Relations)
- Cinematography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- combat camera team
1, record 1, English, combat%20camera%20team
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CCT 2, record 1, English, CCT
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A self-sustained group of two or three persons, capable of deploying at short notice anywhere in the world and for several weeks, to provide strategic imagery support for [the Deputy Chief of the Defence Staff] joint international and domestic operations and exercises. 1, record 1, English, - combat%20camera%20team
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
combat camera team; CCT: designations to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 1, English, - combat%20camera%20team
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Communications (Relations publiques)
- Cinématographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- équipe de cadreurs de combat
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9quipe%20de%20cadreurs%20de%20combat
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ECC 2, record 1, French, ECC
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Groupe autonome de deux ou trois personnes qui peut être déployé à court préavis n’importe où dans le monde et durant plusieurs semaines pour fournir un soutien de vidéographie stratégique aux opérations et aux exercices internationaux et nationaux interarmées du [Sous-chef d’état-major de la Défense]. 1, record 1, French, - %C3%A9quipe%20de%20cadreurs%20de%20combat
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
équipe de cadreurs de combat; ECC : désignations d’usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%A9quipe%20de%20cadreurs%20de%20combat
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2021-10-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- evolutionary capability criterion
1, record 2, English, evolutionary%20capability%20criterion
correct, see observation, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ECC 2, record 2, English, ECC
correct, see observation, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
evolutionary capability criterion: The plural form is evolutionary capability criteria. 3, record 2, English, - evolutionary%20capability%20criterion
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
evolutionary capability criterion; ECC: The plural form of this designation (evolutionary capability criteria) and the abbreviation are standardized by NATO. 3, record 2, English, - evolutionary%20capability%20criterion
Record 2, Key term(s)
- evolutionary capability criteria
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- critère évolutif de capacité
1, record 2, French, crit%C3%A8re%20%C3%A9volutif%20de%20capacit%C3%A9
correct, see observation, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ECC 2, record 2, French, ECC
correct, see observation, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
critère évolutif de capacité; ECC : La désignation au pluriel(critères évolutifs de capacités) et l'abréviation sont normalisées par l'OTAN. 3, record 2, French, - crit%C3%A8re%20%C3%A9volutif%20de%20capacit%C3%A9
Record 2, Key term(s)
- critères évolutifs de capacités
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-06-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Statistical Surveys
- Drugs and Drug Addiction
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Cannabis Survey
1, record 3, English, Canadian%20Cannabis%20Survey
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CCS 2, record 3, English, CCS
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The CCS [Canadian Cannabis Survey] started in 2017 and is conducted annually. It examines patterns of use, such as the quantities of cannabis consumed and the use of cannabis for medical purposes; the cannabis market, such as sources of cannabis and pricing; and issues of public safety, such as impaired driving. 3, record 3, English, - Canadian%20Cannabis%20Survey
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Health Canada. 4, record 3, English, - Canadian%20Cannabis%20Survey
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Canada Cannabis Survey
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
- Drogues et toxicomanie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Enquête canadienne sur le cannabis
1, record 3, French, Enqu%C3%AAte%20canadienne%20sur%20le%20cannabis
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- ECC 2, record 3, French, ECC
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'ECC [Enquête canadienne sur le cannabis] a débuté en 2017 et est menée à chaque année. Elle examine les habitudes de consommation, telles que les quantités de cannabis consommées et l'usage du cannabis à des fins médicales, le marché du cannabis tel que les sources et la tarification du cannabis, ainsi que les questions de sécurité publique, comme la conduite avec facultés affaiblies. 3, record 3, French, - Enqu%C3%AAte%20canadienne%20sur%20le%20cannabis
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Santé Canada. 4, record 3, French, - Enqu%C3%AAte%20canadienne%20sur%20le%20cannabis
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2018-01-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Dental Services (Military)
- Military Organization
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- field surgical team
1, record 4, English, field%20surgical%20team
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- FST 2, record 4, English, FST
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
field surgical team; FST: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 4, English, - field%20surgical%20team
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Service de santé et service dentaire (Militaire)
- Organisation militaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- équipe chirurgicale de campagne
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9quipe%20chirurgicale%20de%20campagne
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- ECC 1, record 4, French, ECC
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
équipe chirurgicale de campagne; ECC : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes et par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 2, record 4, French, - %C3%A9quipe%20chirurgicale%20de%20campagne
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-09-22
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Occupational Bodies and Committees
- Estimating (Construction)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors
1, record 5, English, Canadian%20Institute%20of%20Quantity%20Surveyors
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- CIQS 2, record 5, English, CIQS
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Founded in 1959, the Canadian Institute of Quantity Surveyors (CIQS) is a self-regulatory, professional body that sets the highest standard for construction economics in Canada. Designated Professional Quantity Surveyors (PQS) and Construction Estimator Certified (CEC) professionals counsel building owners, developers, government bodies, designers and contractors at every stage of the design, procurement and construction process to help ensure a return on investment is delivered. 3, record 5, English, - Canadian%20Institute%20of%20Quantity%20Surveyors
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The mission of CIQS is to: promote and advance professional quantity surveying and construction estimating; establish and maintain national standards; [and] recruit, educate and support [its] members. 3, record 5, English, - Canadian%20Institute%20of%20Quantity%20Surveyors
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités professionnels
- Évaluation et estimation (Construction)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Institut canadien des économistes en construction
1, record 5, French, Institut%20canadien%20des%20%C3%A9conomistes%20en%20construction
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- ICÉC 2, record 5, French, IC%C3%89C
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Fondé en 1959, l'Institut canadien des économistes en construction(ICÉC) est une association professionnelle d’autoréglementation qui établit les normes les plus strictes en matière d’économie de la construction au Canada. Les économistes en construction agréés(ÉCA) et les estimateurs en construction certifiés(ECC) conseillent les maîtres d’ouvrage, les promoteurs, les organismes gouvernementaux, les planificateurs et les entrepreneurs à toute étape de la conception, de l'approvisionnement ou du processus de construction pour aider à obtenir le meilleur rendement du capital investi. 3, record 5, French, - Institut%20canadien%20des%20%C3%A9conomistes%20en%20construction
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L’ICÉC a pour mission de : promouvoir et faire progresser l’économie en construction ainsi que l’estimation en construction; établir et maintenir des normes nationales; [et] recruter, former et appuyer ses membres. 3, record 5, French, - Institut%20canadien%20des%20%C3%A9conomistes%20en%20construction
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2017-04-19
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- core cooling
1, record 6, English, core%20cooling
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[ACR-1000 Technical Summary] New and improved passive designs for emergency core cooling (ECC), moderator cooling, reactor vault cooling and containment cooling. 1, record 6, English, - core%20cooling
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- refroidissement du cœur
1, record 6, French, refroidissement%20du%20c%26oelig%3Bur
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Des conceptions passives nouvelles et améliorées pour le refroidissement d’urgence du cœur(ECC), le refroidissement du modérateur, le refroidissement du caisson et le refroidissement de l'enceinte de confinement ont été installées. 1, record 6, French, - refroidissement%20du%20c%26oelig%3Bur
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2014-01-16
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- controlled clinical trial
1, record 7, English, controlled%20clinical%20trial
correct, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- CCT 2, record 7, English, CCT
correct, standardized
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- controlled trial 3, record 7, English, controlled%20trial
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An experimental study in which the investigators compare the outcomes obtained in a group of subjects who have undergone an intervention with the outcomes in subjects who have similar characteristics, but have not undergone the intervention. 4, record 7, English, - controlled%20clinical%20trial
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not all clinical trials are randomized, but all randomized trials are clinical trials. 4, record 7, English, - controlled%20clinical%20trial
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
controlled clinical trial; CCT: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Glossary English Editorial Board and the Translation Bureau. 5, record 7, English, - controlled%20clinical%20trial
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Recherche scientifique
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- essai clinique comparatif
1, record 7, French, essai%20clinique%20comparatif
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- ECC 2, record 7, French, ECC
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- essai clinique contrôlé 3, record 7, French, essai%20clinique%20contr%C3%B4l%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Étude expérimentale dans laquelle les chercheurs comparent les résultats obtenus chez un groupe de sujets qui ont été soumis à une intervention à ceux de sujets présentant des caractéristiques similaires, mais qui n’y ont pas été soumis. 4, record 7, French, - essai%20clinique%20comparatif
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les essais cliniques ne sont pas tous randomisés; par contre, tous les essais randomisés sont des essais cliniques. 4, record 7, French, - essai%20clinique%20comparatif
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
essai clinique comparatif; essai clinique contrôlé; ECC : termes, abréviation et définition normalisés par l'Institut national d’excellence en santé et en services sociaux(INESSS) et le Bureau de la traduction. 5, record 7, French, - essai%20clinique%20comparatif
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Investigación científica
- Medicina, Higiene y Salud
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- estudio clínico controlado
1, record 7, Spanish, estudio%20cl%C3%ADnico%20controlado
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Evaluación en humanos de la eficacia y seguridad terapéuticas de un agente o método, mediante comparación en el mismo grupo, entre dos grupos o en las mismas personas, en condiciones controladas. 1, record 7, Spanish, - estudio%20cl%C3%ADnico%20controlado
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-07-30
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Air Terminals
- Air Safety
- Search and Rescue (Aircraft)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- emergency operations centre
1, record 8, English, emergency%20operations%20centre
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- EOC 2, record 8, English, EOC
correct, officially approved
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- emergency co-ordination centre 3, record 8, English, emergency%20co%2Dordination%20centre
correct, standardized
- ECC 3, record 8, English, ECC
correct, standardized
- ECC 3, record 8, English, ECC
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A facility established at selected airports to provide assistance to aircraft experiencing emergencies such as bomb threats or acts of unlawful interference. 3, record 8, English, - emergency%20operations%20centre
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
emergency operations centre; EOC: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 4, record 8, English, - emergency%20operations%20centre
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
emergency operations centre; emergency co-ordination centre; ECC: terms, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 5, record 8, English, - emergency%20operations%20centre
Record 8, Key term(s)
- emergency coordination center
- emergency co-ordination center
- emergency coordination centre
- emergency operations center
- emergency operation centre
- emergency operation center
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Aérogares
- Sécurité (Transport aérien)
- Recherches et sauvetages (Aviation)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- centre des opérations d'urgence
1, record 8, French, centre%20des%20op%C3%A9rations%20d%27urgence
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- centre directeur des opérations d'urgence 2, record 8, French, centre%20directeur%20des%20op%C3%A9rations%20d%27urgence
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
- centre de coordination des urgences 3, record 8, French, centre%20de%20coordination%20des%20urgences
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- ECC 3, record 8, French, ECC
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- ECC 3, record 8, French, ECC
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Installation établie à des aéroports choisis afin d’aider les aéronefs en état d’urgence, par exemple, à la suite d’une alerte à la bombe ou de toute intervention illicite. 3, record 8, French, - centre%20des%20op%C3%A9rations%20d%27urgence
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
centre des opérations d’urgence; centre directeur des opérations d’urgence : termes uniformisés par l’Organisation de l’aviation civile internationale (OACI). 4, record 8, French, - centre%20des%20op%C3%A9rations%20d%27urgence
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
centre directeur des opérations d’urgence; centre de coordination des urgences; ECC : termes, abréviation et définition normalisés par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 5, record 8, French, - centre%20des%20op%C3%A9rations%20d%27urgence
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Terminales aéreas
- Seguridad (Transporte aéreo)
- Búsqueda y salvamento (Aviación)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- centro de operaciones de emergencia
1, record 8, Spanish, centro%20de%20operaciones%20de%20emergencia
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
- COE 1, record 8, Spanish, COE
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
centro de operaciones de emergencia; COE: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 8, Spanish, - centro%20de%20operaciones%20de%20emergencia
Record 9 - internal organization data 1998-03-16
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Loads and Weights (Transport.)
- Transport of Goods
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- truckload
1, record 9, English, truckload
correct, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- TL 1, record 9, English, TL
correct, standardized
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The minimum amount of freight required to qualify for a truckload rate. 2, record 9, English, - truckload
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
truckload and TL : standardized by the CGSB. 3, record 9, English, - truckload
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Poids et charges (Transports)
- Transport de marchandises
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- envoi en camion complet
1, record 9, French, envoi%20en%20camion%20complet
masculine noun, standardized
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- ECC 1, record 9, French, ECC
standardized
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Minimum requis de marchandises pour appliquer un tarif par camion. 1, record 9, French, - envoi%20en%20camion%20complet
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
envoi en camion complet et ECC : normalisés par l'ONGC. 2, record 9, French, - envoi%20en%20camion%20complet
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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