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DACTYLOGRAPHIER [11 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- typing paper
1, record 1, English, typing%20paper
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
typing paper: an item in the "Written Communication Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Communication" category. 2, record 1, English, - typing%20paper
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- papier à dactylographier
1, record 1, French, papier%20%C3%A0%20dactylographier
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
papier à dactylographier : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement de communication écrite» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour la communication». 2, record 1, French, - papier%20%C3%A0%20dactylographier
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-05-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Types of Paper
- Office Equipment and Supplies
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- onionskin
1, record 2, English, onionskin
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- onion skin 2, record 2, English, onion%20skin
correct
- pelure paper 3, record 2, English, pelure%20paper
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A thin, lightweight, usually transparent paper used for making duplicate copies of typewritten material. 4, record 2, English, - onionskin
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sortes de papier
- Équipement et fournitures de bureau
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- papier pelure
1, record 2, French, papier%20pelure
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- papier pelure d’oignon 2, record 2, French, papier%20pelure%20d%26rsquo%3Boignon
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Papier fin et translucide servant, notamment, à faire des doubles au carbone. 1, record 2, French, - papier%20pelure
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il faut dactylographier les doubles sur pelure. 1, record 2, French, - papier%20pelure
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans l’usage des bureaux, on désigne couramment ce papier simplement par pelure. 1, record 2, French, - papier%20pelure
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-10-19
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Forms
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Typing Blank PSC Poster
1, record 3, English, Typing%20Blank%20PSC%20Poster
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
PSC 1363: Code of a form used by the Public Service Commission. 2, record 3, English, - Typing%20Blank%20PSC%20Poster
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Typing Blank Poster
- Typing Blank Public Service Commission Poster
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de formulaires administratifs
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Avis de concours CFP en blanc, à dactylographier
1, record 3, French, Avis%20de%20concours%20CFP%20en%20blanc%2C%20%C3%A0%20dactylographier
correct, Canada
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
PSC 1363 : Code d’un formulaire employé par la Commission de la fonction publique. 2, record 3, French, - Avis%20de%20concours%20CFP%20en%20blanc%2C%20%C3%A0%20dactylographier
Record 3, Key term(s)
- Avis de concours en blanc
- Avis de concours en blanc, à dactylographier
- Avis de concours en blanc de la Commission de la Fonction publique, à dactylographier
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-01-01
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Service Industries
- Office Equipment and Supplies
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- electronic typewriters repairer
1, record 4, English, electronic%20typewriters%20repairer
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In the National Occupational Classification (NOC), an official occupational title in Group 2242 - Electronic Service Technicians (Household and Business Equipment). 2, record 4, English, - electronic%20typewriters%20repairer
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Entreprises de services
- Équipement et fournitures de bureau
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- réparateur de machines à dactylographier électroniques
1, record 4, French, r%C3%A9parateur%20de%20machines%20%C3%A0%20dactylographier%20%C3%A9lectroniques
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- réparatrice de machines à dactylographier électroniques 1, record 4, French, r%C3%A9paratrice%20de%20machines%20%C3%A0%20dactylographier%20%C3%A9lectroniques
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans la Classification nationale des professions (CNP), titre de profession officiel dans le Groupe 2242 - Électroniciens/électroniciennes d’entretien et de réparation (matériel pour usage domestique et commercial). 2, record 4, French, - r%C3%A9parateur%20de%20machines%20%C3%A0%20dactylographier%20%C3%A9lectroniques
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1994-05-31
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Examinations and Competitions (Education)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Dictatyping Test
1, record 5, English, Dictatyping%20Test
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This test is used to assess skill in typing from a dictated recording. It has been delegated to departments for administration, scoring and storage. 1, record 5, English, - Dictatyping%20Test
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
of the Personnel Psychology Centre of the PSC 1, record 5, English, - Dictatyping%20Test
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Docimologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Examen de transcription dactylographique de textes dictés
1, record 5, French, Examen%20de%20transcription%20dactylographique%20de%20textes%20dict%C3%A9s
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cet examen évalue la capacité de dactylographier à partir d’un enregistrement. Les ministères assurent par délégation l'administration, la correction et l'entreposage du matériel d’examen. 1, record 5, French, - Examen%20de%20transcription%20dactylographique%20de%20textes%20dict%C3%A9s
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1994-05-31
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Examinations and Competitions (Education)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Typing Proficiency Test
1, record 6, English, Typing%20Proficiency%20Test
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Typing Proficiency Test can supplement the Typing Skills Tests. It is a work sample test designed to assess proficiency in transcribing handwritten correspondence. Transcription involves spelling and punctuation knowledge. 2, record 6, English, - Typing%20Proficiency%20Test
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The test assesses proficiency in typing from handwritten copy, identifying errors, following format requirements and setting up tables. This test has been delegated to departments for administration, scoring and storage. 3, record 6, English, - Typing%20Proficiency%20Test
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
of the Personnel Psychology Centre of the PSC. 3, record 6, English, - Typing%20Proficiency%20Test
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Docimologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Examen d’habileté en dactylographie
1, record 6, French, Examen%20d%26rsquo%3Bhabilet%C3%A9%20en%20dactylographie
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
plus poussé que l’Examen de dactylographie - «Typing Skill Test». 2, record 6, French, - Examen%20d%26rsquo%3Bhabilet%C3%A9%20en%20dactylographie
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
série de 6 tests, pouvant être administrés ensemble ou séparément. 3, record 6, French, - Examen%20d%26rsquo%3Bhabilet%C3%A9%20en%20dactylographie
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Cet examen évalue la capacité du candidat de dactylographier à partir d’un texte manuscrit, de déceler les erreurs, de respecter une présentation spécifiée et d’arranger en tableaux. Les ministères assurent par délégation l'administration, la correction et l'entreposage du matériel d’examen. 4, record 6, French, - Examen%20d%26rsquo%3Bhabilet%C3%A9%20en%20dactylographie
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1986-12-08
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Construction
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- manufacturer's literature 1, record 7, English, manufacturer%27s%20literature
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Neatly type lists and notes. Use clear drawings, diagrams on Manufacturer's literature. 1, record 7, English, - manufacturer%27s%20literature
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Construction
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- documentation des fabricants
1, record 7, French, documentation%20des%20fabricants
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dactylographier proprement les listes et les notes et joindre des dessins et schémas clairs ou la documentation des fabricants. 1, record 7, French, - documentation%20des%20fabricants
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1985-10-21
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
- Education
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Secretarial Studies
1, record 8, English, Secretarial%20Studies
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- Secretarial and Clerical Sciences 2, record 8, English, Secretarial%20and%20Clerical%20Sciences
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Secretarial studies: This program provides an up-to-date secretarial background in a minimum of time. All contemporary office skills are included in the program. 3, record 8, English, - Secretarial%20Studies
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Community college program. 2, record 8, English, - Secretarial%20Studies
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
- Pédagogie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Secrétariat
1, record 8, French, Secr%C3%A9tariat
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Secrétariat : Cours offert aux adultes par le Collège communautaire Algonquin. 2, record 8, French, - Secr%C3%A9tariat
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les principaux objectifs de ce programme sont de rendre l'étudiant capable d’assumer les responsabilités inhérentes à un travail de secrétariat :dactylographier des lettres, des rapports et autres documents à partir d’un texte ou d’une machine à dicter, assortir, classer et repérer des documents selon la méthode de classement de l'entreprise(...) 3, record 8, French, - Secr%C3%A9tariat
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1984-11-02
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Program for the Assistance by the Disabled 1, record 9, English, Program%20for%20the%20Assistance%20by%20the%20Disabled
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Programme for the Assistance by the Disabled
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Programme de travail à domicile pour les personnes handicapées 1, record 9, French, Programme%20de%20travail%20%C3%A0%20domicile%20pour%20les%20personnes%20handicap%C3%A9es
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Programme de la Direction des programmes scientifiques dans le cadre duquel on fait appel à des personnes handicapées pour exécuter certains travaux longs et répétitifs, par exemple effectuer l'encodage des contrats ou dactylographier des noms sur des étiquettes. Ces personnes travaillent à domicile et elles sont rémunérées à la pièce. 1, record 9, French, - Programme%20de%20travail%20%C3%A0%20domicile%20pour%20les%20personnes%20handicap%C3%A9es
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- typewrite 1, record 10, English, typewrite
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- dactylographier 1, record 10, French, dactylographier
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Workplace Organization
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- type with reasonable accuracy
1, record 11, English, type%20with%20reasonable%20accuracy
verb
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organisation du travail et équipements
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- dactylographier avec une précision raisonnable 1, record 11, French, dactylographier%20avec%20une%20pr%C3%A9cision%20raisonnable
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
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