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AIDA [12 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2010-07-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Fabric Nomenclature
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Aida cloth
1, record 1, English, Aida%20cloth
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Aida fabric 2, record 1, English, Aida%20fabric
correct
- Aida material 3, record 1, English, Aida%20material
correct
- aida cloth 4, record 1, English, aida%20cloth
correct
- Aida 2, record 1, English, Aida
correct
- aida 2, record 1, English, aida
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A coarse, open-weave, even-weave fabric traditionally used for cross-stich embroidery. 5, record 1, English, - Aida%20cloth
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Aida cloth is manufactured with various size spaces or holes between the warp and weft to accommodate different thicknesses of yarn or thread. These are described in count - that is, 10-count aida cloth has 10 holes per linear inch. Typical sizes are 7-, 10-, 11-, 12- and 14 count. The fabric is relatively stiff for ease of use and is made from linen, cotton, or blends. Traditional colours are white, "natural" (off-white), or shades of tan and brown, although many bright and dark colors and now offered. 5, record 1, English, - Aida%20cloth
Record 1, Key term(s)
- aida fabric
- ada cloth
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Nomenclature des tissus
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Aïda
1, record 1, French, A%C3%AFda
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- toile Aïda 2, record 1, French, toile%20A%C3%AFda
correct, feminine noun
- aïda 2, record 1, French, a%C3%AFda
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Tissu présentant un aspect spécial obtenu par l’armure natté 4/4. 3, record 1, French, - A%C3%AFda
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La toile Aïda [...] est la plus utilisée pour exécuter la broderie au point de croix; ce type de toile permet de réaliser des carrés précis et égaux car les fils de chaîne et de trame sont tissés de manière régulière et les trous bien visibles [...] Il existe diverses tailles de toile aïda, qui sont déterminées par le nombre de points au centimètre. Les plus communément utilisées sont la toile Aïda à 5, 5 points au centimètre et à 7 points au centimètre, mais elle existe aussi en 3 points, 4 points [...] Plus le nombre de points au centimètre [est] élevé, plus [l']ouvrage sera petit, et inversement, plus le nombre de points au centimètre est petit, plus l'ouvrage sera grand. 4, record 1, French, - A%C3%AFda
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette étoffe est beaucoup employée pour broder (nappe de table, etc.). 3, record 1, French, - A%C3%AFda
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2005-02-15
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Penal Law
- Law of Evidence
- Mental Disorders
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- forensic psychiatrist
1, record 2, English, forensic%20psychiatrist
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The term "forensic psychiatrist" has been applied to the psychiatrist performing the function of an expert in the legal system as opposed to performing the function of a clinician. 2, record 2, English, - forensic%20psychiatrist
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The forensic psychiatrist must be trained in various subjects relating to law and should have relevant clinical experience in order to properly understand the interconnection between the legal system and the practice of psychiatry. 2, record 2, English, - forensic%20psychiatrist
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Droit pénal
- Droit de la preuve
- Troubles mentaux
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- psychiatre judiciaire
1, record 2, French, psychiatre%20judiciaire
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- psychiatre légiste 2, record 2, French, psychiatre%20l%C3%A9giste
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Whatmore, psychiatre judiciaire qui aida à mettre sur pied et à diriger l'unité spéciale de Barlinnie, maintient que les visites peuvent à la fois aider les détenus à maitriser leur comportement violent et les inciter à changer et à mûrir. 3, record 2, French, - psychiatre%20judiciaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2002-05-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- International Law
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- International African Law Association
1, record 3, English, International%20African%20Law%20Association
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- IALA 1, record 3, English, IALA
correct, Africa
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Title reproduced from the document "United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions", with the authorization of UNESCO. 2, record 3, English, - International%20African%20Law%20Association
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Droit international
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Association internationale de droit africain
1, record 3, French, Association%20internationale%20de%20droit%20africain
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- AIDA 1, record 3, French, AIDA
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Appellation extraite du document intitulé : «United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions», avec l’autorisation de l’UNESCO. 2, record 3, French, - Association%20internationale%20de%20droit%20africain
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Derecho internacional
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Asociación Internacional de Derecho Africano
1, record 3, Spanish, Asociaci%C3%B3n%20Internacional%20de%20Derecho%20Africano
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
- AIDA 1, record 3, Spanish, AIDA
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-12-19
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Textile Weaving (Textile Industries)
- Cotton Industry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- cotton warp
1, record 4, English, cotton%20warp
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fabric ... Woven with a natural cotton warp and a wool and natural cotton weft ... 2, record 4, English, - cotton%20warp
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Very steep twill lines in a dual twill weave. Made with 40/1 combed cotton warp and filling. 3, record 4, English, - cotton%20warp
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tissage (Industries du textile)
- Industrie cotonnière
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- chaîne coton
1, record 4, French, cha%C3%AEne%20coton
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
aïda : Tissu à base de natté de 4 modifié, chaîne et trame coton. 1, record 4, French, - cha%C3%AEne%20coton
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
chaîne : Fils courant dans le sens de la longueur du tissu tel qu’il est produit. 2, record 4, French, - cha%C3%AEne%20coton
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-09-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Geological and Other Scientific Names
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Gataga formation
1, record 5, English, Gataga%20formation
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A same designation could refer to a geographic or a geologic entity, sometimes with a slight variant in spelling or writing. It is important to distinguish one from the other and write each correctly according to the given context. 2, record 5, English, - Gataga%20formation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The uppermost formations [in the northern Rocky Mountains], the Aida and Gataga, are mudstone and siltstone with a general flysch aspect. 3, record 5, English, - Gataga%20formation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Noms géologiques ou scientifiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- formation de Gataga
1, record 5, French, formation%20de%20Gataga
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La règle concernant la majuscule au générique d’un nom géologique demeure imprécise. Habituellement, les noms de divisions stratigraphiques portent la majuscule et les entités de moindre importance n’en portent pas. 2, record 5, French, - formation%20de%20Gataga
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Une même désignation peut se référer à une entité géographique et à une entité géologique, parfois avec une légère variante. Il importe de bien distinguer l’une de l’autre et d’utiliser la graphie correcte selon le contexte. 2, record 5, French, - formation%20de%20Gataga
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Les formations supérieures [dans les Rocheuses du Nord], d’Aida et de Gataga, sont constituées de mudstone et de siltstone à l'aspect général du flysch. 3, record 5, French, - formation%20de%20Gataga
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1999-08-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Geological and Other Scientific Names
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Aida formation
1, record 6, English, Aida%20formation
correct, see observation, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A same designation could refer to a geographic or a geologic entity, sometimes with a slight variant in spelling or writing. It is important to distinguish one from the other and write each correctly according to the given context. 2, record 6, English, - Aida%20formation
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[In Northern Rocky Mountains] the uppermost formations, the Aida and Gataga are mudstone and siltstone with a general flysch aspect. 3, record 6, English, - Aida%20formation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Noms géologiques ou scientifiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- formation d’Aida
1, record 6, French, formation%20d%26rsquo%3BAida
correct, see observation, feminine noun, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La règle concernant la majuscule au générique d’un nom géologique demeure imprécise. Habituellement, les noms de divisions stratigraphiques portent la majuscule et les entités de moindre importance n’en portent pas. 2, record 6, French, - formation%20d%26rsquo%3BAida
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Une même désignation peut se référer à une entité géographique et à une entité géologique, parfois avec une légère variante. Il importe de bien distinguer l’une de l’autre et d’utiliser la graphie correcte selon le contexte. 2, record 6, French, - formation%20d%26rsquo%3BAida
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Les formations supérieures [des Rocheuses du Nord], d’Aida et de Gataga, sont constituées de mudstone et de siltstone à l'aspect général du flysch. 3, record 6, French, - formation%20d%26rsquo%3BAida
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-02-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Marketing
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- AIDA model
1, record 7, English, AIDA%20model
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- AIDA 1, record 7, English, AIDA
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The sales presentation stage of the personal selling process. Consists of steps to attract Attention, hold Interest, arouse Desire, and generate buyer Action by meeting the buyer's objections and closing the sale. 1, record 7, English, - AIDA%20model
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Commercialisation
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- modèle AIDA
1, record 7, French, mod%C3%A8le%20AIDA
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Modèle de hiérarchie des effets concernant quatre étapes du processus de décision du consommateur : l’attention, l’intérêt, le désir, l’action. 2, record 7, French, - mod%C3%A8le%20AIDA
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le message idéal parvient à attirer l'attention de l'audience, à maintenir son intérêt, à stimuler son désir et à provoquer une action(il s’agit du modèle AIDA). 1, record 7, French, - mod%C3%A8le%20AIDA
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comercialización
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- AIDA
1, record 7, Spanish, AIDA
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Modelo para desarrollar mensajes eficaces dirigidos al consumidor con el fin de llamar la Atención, mantener el Interés, estimular el Deseo y conseguir una Acción determinada. 1, record 7, Spanish, - AIDA
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
AIDA: término y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 2, record 7, Spanish, - AIDA
Record 8 - internal organization data 1996-09-04
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Religious Sects - Various
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Damballah 1, record 8, English, Damballah
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- Danbhala Wèdo 2, record 8, English, Danbhala%20W%C3%A8do
- Danballah 2, record 8, English, Danballah
- Dambala 3, record 8, English, Dambala
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The "father" of the loas is Danbhala-Wèdo, or the Great Serpent (also called Danballah or Damballah), which brought fourth creation. 2, record 8, English, - Damballah
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Damballah is a snake spirit, yet snakes are not a feature of Haiti. 4, record 8, English, - Damballah
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Cultes divers
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Danbala 1, record 8, French, Danbala
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- Danballah 1, record 8, French, Danballah
- Danbalah 1, record 8, French, Danbalah
- Dambala 2, record 8, French, Dambala
- Dambala Wédo 2, record 8, French, Dambala%20W%C3%A9do
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Loa de la richesse, du bonheur, de la prospérité. Il est censé faire découvrir les trésors enfouis, (les jarres) au temps de la colonie avant le départ des colons. Il est le loa de l’argent. 1, record 8, French, - Danbala
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Symbole de l'art et de la musique, il est la révélation car il incarne l'esprit du premier homme et de la première femme par les deux couleuvres qui représentent l'élément mâle et l'élément femelle : Danbalah et Aïda Wèdo 3, record 8, French, - Danbala
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1996-02-01
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- International Association for the Distribution of Food Products and General Consumer Goods
1, record 9, English, International%20Association%20for%20the%20Distribution%20of%20Food%20Products%20and%20General%20Consumer%20Goods
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- International Association for the Study and Development of the Marketing and the Distribution of Food Products and Consumer Goods 2, record 9, English, International%20Association%20for%20the%20Study%20and%20Development%20of%20the%20Marketing%20and%20the%20Distribution%20of%20Food%20Products%20and%20Consumer%20Goods
former designation, correct
- International Association of Food Distribution 2, record 9, English, International%20Association%20of%20Food%20Distribution
former designation, correct
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Association internationale de la distribution des produits alimentaires et des produits de grande consommation
1, record 9, French, Association%20internationale%20de%20la%20distribution%20des%20produits%20alimentaires%20et%20des%20produits%20de%20grande%20consommation
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- AIDA 2, record 9, French, AIDA
correct, international
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- Association internationale de la distribution des produits alimentaires pour le progrès des techniques et des services 3, record 9, French, Association%20internationale%20de%20la%20distribution%20des%20produits%20alimentaires%20pour%20le%20progr%C3%A8s%20des%20techniques%20et%20des%20services
former designation, correct
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- Asociación Internacional de Distribución de Alimentos y Productos de Gran Consumo
1, record 9, Spanish, Asociaci%C3%B3n%20Internacional%20de%20Distribuci%C3%B3n%20de%20Alimentos%20y%20Productos%20de%20Gran%20Consumo
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1995-04-26
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Associated Independent Dairies of America
1, record 10, English, Associated%20Independent%20Dairies%20of%20America
correct, United States
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- AIDA 1, record 10, English, AIDA
correct, United States
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Associated Independent Dairies of America
1, record 10, French, Associated%20Independent%20Dairies%20of%20America
correct, United States
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- AIDA 1, record 10, French, AIDA
correct, United States
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1992-09-15
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- International Association for Insurance Law
1, record 11, English, International%20Association%20for%20Insurance%20Law
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Association internationale de droit des assurances
1, record 11, French, Association%20internationale%20de%20droit%20des%20assurances
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- AIDA 2, record 11, French, AIDA
correct, international
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1988-08-29
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Sales (Marketing)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- presentation
1, record 12, English, presentation
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In personal selling, the activities that involve approaching the customer, giving a sales talk, meeting objections, and closing the sale. This is the AIDA stage in personal selling. 1, record 12, English, - presentation
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Vente
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- présentation
1, record 12, French, pr%C3%A9sentation
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lorsque le vendeur a fait connaissance avec l'acheteur et qu'il l'a jaugé, il essaie de lui parler de l'entreprise lui expliquant comment le produit lui permettra de gagner ou d’économiser de l'argent. Le vendeur parle des caractéristiques du produit mais oriente davantage son exposé sur les avantages. Le but est de présenter les caractéristiques de l'entreprise et de ses produits qui peuvent satisfaire les désirs de l'acheteur. Le vendeur suivra la formule AIDA en présentant le produit, c'est-à-dire qu'il essayera de capter l'attention, maintenir l'intérêt, susciter le désir et obtenir l'action. 1, record 12, French, - pr%C3%A9sentation
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
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