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Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-05-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Soccer (Europe: Football)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- FIFA Women's World Cup
1, record 1, English, FIFA%20Women%27s%20World%20Cup
correct, trademark, see observation
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Women's World Cup 2, record 1, English, Women%27s%20World%20Cup
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Taking place quadrennially, the FIFA Women's World Cup™ sees 32 nations compete on the international stage. 3, record 1, English, - FIFA%20Women%27s%20World%20Cup
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
FIFA Women's World Cup: trademark of Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). The name is followed by the "TM" symbol in superscript. 4, record 1, English, - FIFA%20Women%27s%20World%20Cup
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Fédération Internationale de Football Association Women's World Cup
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Soccer (Europe : football)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Coupe du Monde Féminine de la FIFA
1, record 1, French, Coupe%20du%20Monde%20F%C3%A9minine%20de%20la%20FIFA
correct, trademark, see observation, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Coupe du Monde Féminine 2, record 1, French, Coupe%20du%20Monde%20F%C3%A9minine
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'élite du football féminin est incarnée par la Coupe du Monde Féminine de la FIFA™. 1, record 1, French, - Coupe%20du%20Monde%20F%C3%A9minine%20de%20la%20FIFA
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Coupe du Monde Féminine de la FIFA : marque de commerce de la Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA). Le nom est suivi du symbole «TM» placé en exposant. 3, record 1, French, - Coupe%20du%20Monde%20F%C3%A9minine%20de%20la%20FIFA
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Coupe du Monde Féminine de la Fédération Internationale de Football Association
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombres de acontecimientos
- Fútbol
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- Copa Mundial Femenina
1, record 1, Spanish, Copa%20Mundial%20Femenina
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En 1999 se celebró en EE.UU. 2, record 1, Spanish, - Copa%20Mundial%20Femenina
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Copa Mundial Femenina de la FIFA
- Copa Mundial de Fútbol Femenino
Record 2 - internal organization data 2013-12-31
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Infantry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sniper
1, record 2, English, sniper
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Highly trained marksman and observer who can locate an enemy, however well hidden. 2, record 2, English, - sniper
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
He can stalk the enemy or lie and wait, often for extended periods of time, unseen, and kill with one round using special weapons and equipment. 2, record 2, English, - sniper
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Infanterie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tireur d'élite
1, record 2, French, tireur%20d%27%C3%A9lite
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- tireuse d'élite 2, record 2, French, tireuse%20d%27%C3%A9lite
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- tireur embusqué 3, record 2, French, tireur%20embusqu%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- tireur isolé 4, record 2, French, tireur%20isol%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tireur de précision et observateur ayant suivi une instruction poussée, pouvant repérer un ennemi, si bien dissimulé qu’il soit. 5, record 2, French, - tireur%20d%27%C3%A9lite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le tireur d’élite] peut traquer ou attendre l’ennemi, bien terré, souvent pour des périodes prolongées. Il peut l’abattre du premier coup avec de l’armement et de l’équipement spécialisés. 5, record 2, French, - tireur%20d%27%C3%A9lite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
tireur d’élite : terme et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l’Armée de terre. 6, record 2, French, - tireur%20d%27%C3%A9lite
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
tireuse d’élite : la forme féminine est employée pour répondre aux besoins de la Classification nationale des professions, mais il est d’usage de garder la forme masculine pour les grades des militaires dans les textes du ministère de la Défense nationale et des Forces canadiennes. 7, record 2, French, - tireur%20d%27%C3%A9lite
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Infantería
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- francotirador
1, record 2, Spanish, francotirador
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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