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DPM [10 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-03-31
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Artificial Intelligence
- Computer Graphics
- Photography
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- diffusion probabilistic model
1, record 1, English, diffusion%20probabilistic%20model
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- DPM 2, record 1, English, DPM
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- probabilistic diffusion model 3, record 1, English, probabilistic%20diffusion%20model
correct, noun
- PDM 4, record 1, English, PDM
correct, noun
- PDM 4, record 1, English, PDM
- diffusion model 5, record 1, English, diffusion%20model
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A diffusion probabilistic model is a type of generative model that generates data by simulating a diffusion process. This process involves gradually adding noise to data (for example, an image) and then learning how to reverse this process to recover the original data. 6, record 1, English, - diffusion%20probabilistic%20model
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Intelligence artificielle
- Infographie
- Photographie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- modèle de diffusion probabiliste
1, record 1, French, mod%C3%A8le%20de%20diffusion%20probabiliste
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- DPM 2, record 1, French, DPM
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- modèle de diffusion 1, record 1, French, mod%C3%A8le%20de%20diffusion
correct, masculine noun
- modèle probabiliste de diffusion 3, record 1, French, mod%C3%A8le%20probabiliste%20de%20diffusion
masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les modèles de diffusion probabilistes(DPM) représentent une approche plus récente et puissante. Ils fonctionnent par un processus itératif de raffinement d’image, ajustant progressivement le bruit ajouté à chaque étape pour converger vers une image de haute qualité. 2, record 1, French, - mod%C3%A8le%20de%20diffusion%20probabiliste
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-05-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Military Titles
- Military Law
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Director Military Prosecutions
1, record 2, English, Director%20Military%20Prosecutions
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- DMP 2, record 2, English, DMP
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Title of a Department of National Defence directorate. Also designates the director of this organization. 3, record 2, English, - Director%20Military%20Prosecutions
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires
- Droit militaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Directeur – Poursuites militaires
1, record 2, French, Directeur%20%26ndash%3B%20Poursuites%20militaires
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- DPM 2, record 2, French, DPM
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Titre d’une direction au ministère de la Défense nationale. Désigne aussi le directeur de cette organisation. 3, record 2, French, - Directeur%20%26ndash%3B%20Poursuites%20militaires
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-10-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Emergency Management
- Scientific Research Methods
- Law of Evidence
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- post-mortem data collection
1, record 3, English, post%2Dmortem%20data%20collection
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- PM data collection 1, record 3, English, PM%20data%20collection
correct, standardized
- PMD collection 1, record 3, English, PMD%20collection
correct, standardized
- post-mortem information collection 1, record 3, English, post%2Dmortem%20information%20collection
correct, rare, standardized
- PM information collection 1, record 3, English, PM%20information%20collection
correct, rare, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A comprehensive process that is carried out in the aftermath of a fatality incident and that involves the on-site collection of physical evidence on and around a dead body or human remains and subsequent post-mortem examinations. 1, record 3, English, - post%2Dmortem%20data%20collection
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
post-mortem data collection; PM data collection; PMD collection; post-mortem information collection; PM information collection: terms and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 2, record 3, English, - post%2Dmortem%20data%20collection
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des urgences
- Méthodes de recherche scientifique
- Droit de la preuve
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- collecte de données post mortem
1, record 3, French, collecte%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20post%20mortem
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- collecte de DPM 1, record 3, French, collecte%20de%20DPM
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- collecte de données PM 1, record 3, French, collecte%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20PM%20
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- collecte d’informations post mortem 1, record 3, French, collecte%20d%26rsquo%3Binformations%20post%20mortem%20
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- collecte d’informations PM 1, record 3, French, collecte%20d%26rsquo%3Binformations%20PM
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus exhaustif effectué à la suite d’un incident causant des décès et qui comporte la collecte de preuves matérielles sur le lieu d’incident, y compris sur le corps ou sur les restes humains et autour d’eux, ainsi que les examens médico-légaux subséquents. 1, record 3, French, - collecte%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20post%20mortem
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
collecte de données post mortem; collecte de DPM; collecte de données PM; collecte d’informations post mortem; collecte d’informations PM : termes et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 2, record 3, French, - collecte%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20post%20mortem
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2012-12-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Research Methods
- Law of Evidence
- Emergency Management
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- post-mortem data
1, record 4, English, post%2Dmortem%20data
correct, plural, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- PMD 1, record 4, English, PMD
correct, plural, standardized
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- PM data 1, record 4, English, PM%20data
correct, plural, standardized
- PMD 1, record 4, English, PMD
correct, plural, standardized
- PMD 1, record 4, English, PMD
- post-mortem information 1, record 4, English, post%2Dmortem%20information
correct, standardized
- PM information 1, record 4, English, PM%20information
correct, standardized
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Physical and written data that include objects collected on-site, on and around a dead body or human remains, related documented reports and the results of forensic examinations. 1, record 4, English, - post%2Dmortem%20data
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Post-mortem data are compared with ante-mortem data to obtain an exact matchthat confirms a victim's identity. 1, record 4, English, - post%2Dmortem%20data
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The plural "post-mortem data" is the most frequently used form. However, when used in the singular form, the term "post-mortem datum" refers to each individual piece of information. 1, record 4, English, - post%2Dmortem%20data
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
post-mortem data; PM data; post-mortem information; PM information; PMD : terms, shortened forms, abbreviation and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 2, record 4, English, - post%2Dmortem%20data
Record 4, Key term(s)
- post mortem datum
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes de recherche scientifique
- Droit de la preuve
- Gestion des urgences
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- données post mortem
1, record 4, French, donn%C3%A9es%20post%20mortem
correct, feminine noun, plural, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- DPM 1, record 4, French, DPM
correct, feminine noun, plural, standardized
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- données PM 1, record 4, French, donn%C3%A9es%20PM
correct, feminine noun, plural, standardized
- informations post mortem 1, record 4, French, informations%20post%20mortem
correct, feminine noun, plural, standardized
- informations PM 1, record 4, French, informations%20PM
correct, feminine noun, plural, standardized
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Données matérielles et écrites qui comportent des objets recueillis sur le lieu d’incident, sur le corps ou sur les restes humains et autour d’eux, les rapports documentés qui s’y rapportent ainsi que les résultats des examens médico-légaux. 1, record 4, French, - donn%C3%A9es%20post%20mortem
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On compare les données post mortem aux données ante mortem pour obtenir une correspondance exacte qui confirme l’identité d’une victime. 1, record 4, French, - donn%C3%A9es%20post%20mortem
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La forme plurielle «données post mortem» est celle qui est le plus souvent utilisée. Toutefois, quand il est employé au singulier, le terme «donnée post mortem» désigne chacun des éléments d’information. 1, record 4, French, - donn%C3%A9es%20post%20mortem
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
données post mortem; données PM; informations post mortem; informations PM; DPM : termes, formes abrégées, abréviation et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 2, record 4, French, - donn%C3%A9es%20post%20mortem
Record 4, Key term(s)
- donnée post mortem
- information post mortem
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-09-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Emergency Management
- Law of Evidence
- Scientific Research Methods
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- post-mortem data management
1, record 5, English, post%2Dmortem%20data%20management
correct, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- PM data management 1, record 5, English, PM%20data%20management
correct, standardized
- PMD management 1, record 5, English, PMD%20management
correct, standardized
- post-mortem information management 1, record 5, English, post%2Dmortem%20information%20management
correct, standardized
- PM information management 1, record 5, English, PM%20information%20management
correct, standardized
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A set of operations and procedures designed for the systematic processing of post-mortem data pertaining to victims who died in an incident. 1, record 5, English, - post%2Dmortem%20data%20management
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Post-mortem data management consists in collecting, recording, preserving and transporting post-mortem data, storing them in and retrieving them from a database, if applicable, briefing the authorities and experts concerned and transferring data to the appropriate authorities. 1, record 5, English, - post%2Dmortem%20data%20management
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
post-mortem data management; PM data management; PMD management; post-mortem information management; PM information management: terms and definition standardized by the Canadian Capability-Based Planning Terminology Committee and the Translation Bureau. 2, record 5, English, - post%2Dmortem%20data%20management
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des urgences
- Droit de la preuve
- Méthodes de recherche scientifique
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- gestion de données post mortem
1, record 5, French, gestion%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20post%20mortem
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- gestion de DPM 1, record 5, French, gestion%20de%20DPM
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- gestion de données PM 1, record 5, French, gestion%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20PM
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- gestion d’informations post mortem 1, record 5, French, gestion%20d%26rsquo%3Binformations%20post%20mortem
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- gestion d’informations PM 1, record 5, French, gestion%20d%26rsquo%3Binformations%20PM
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Série d’opérations et de procédures visant le traitement systématique des données post mortem relatives aux victimes décédées à la suite d’un incident. 1, record 5, French, - gestion%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20post%20mortem
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La gestion de données post mortem comporte la collecte, l’enregistrement, la conservation et le transport des données post mortem, leur stockage dans une base de données et leur extraction, le cas échéant, les rencontres d’information avec les autorités et les experts concernés ainsi que le transfert des données aux autorités appropriées. 1, record 5, French, - gestion%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20post%20mortem
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
gestion de données post mortem; gestion de DPM; gestion de données PM; gestion d’informations post mortem; gestion d’informations PM : termes et définition normalisés par le Comité de terminologie de la planification axée sur les capacités au Canada et le Bureau de la traduction. 2, record 5, French, - gestion%20de%20donn%C3%A9es%20post%20mortem
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-08-16
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Statistical Methods
- Quality Control (Management)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- defect in parts per million 1, record 6, English, defect%20in%20parts%20per%20million
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Defect tracking: QA/S GainSeeker Defect Management System version 5.0 is a software tool for tracking and eliminating costly defects. The program tracks by cost or count. QA/S GainSeeker offers the defect per unit(DPU) chart to review defects in parts per million (ppm), defects per million opportunities (dpmo), and defects per billion opportunities (dpbo). 1, record 6, English, - defect%20in%20parts%20per%20million
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
defect: A failure to meet an imposed requirement on a single quality characteristic or a single instance of nonconformance to the specification. 2, record 6, English, - defect%20in%20parts%20per%20million
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Term usually used in the plural. 3, record 6, English, - defect%20in%20parts%20per%20million
Record 6, Key term(s)
- defects in parts per million
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Méthodes statistiques
- Contrôle de la qualité (Gestion)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- taux de défaut par million
1, record 6, French, taux%20de%20d%C3%A9faut%20par%20million
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- ppm 1, record 6, French, ppm
masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- défaut par million 2, record 6, French, d%C3%A9faut%20par%20million
masculine noun
- dpm 1, record 6, French, dpm
masculine noun
- dpm 1, record 6, French, dpm
- défectuosité par million 3, record 6, French, d%C3%A9fectuosit%C3%A9%20par%20million
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
- pièce défectueuse par million 4, record 6, French, pi%C3%A8ce%20d%C3%A9fectueuse%20par%20million
feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Six Sigma est un procédé de classe mondiale qui utilise des outils statistiques avancés pour atteindre un niveau de qualité exceptionnel à travers l’entreprise, soit 3,4 défauts par million. Il permet d’atteindre des niveaux de service et de qualité qui dépassent amplement les normes. 5, record 6, French, - taux%20de%20d%C3%A9faut%20par%20million
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Dans l'optimisation du procédé, il est important d’analyser le rebut. Celui-ci est habituellement exprimé par un taux de défaut par million de connexions soudées(ppm) ou en défauts par million(dpm). 1, record 6, French, - taux%20de%20d%C3%A9faut%20par%20million
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Certains secteurs critiques comme l’industrie automobile ou aéronautique exigent le plus souvent de leurs fournisseurs et sous-traitants un zéro défaut permanent. Le zéro défaut absolu reste cependant un objectif impossible à atteindre. La cible des entreprises les plus avancées dans ce domaine étant d’atteindre le 6 sigma, soit 3,4 ppm (3,4 pièces défectueuses par million de pièces produites). 4, record 6, French, - taux%20de%20d%C3%A9faut%20par%20million
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
S’il s’agit d’un système, ou d’un mécanisme, l’on préférera défectuosité à défaut. 3, record 6, French, - taux%20de%20d%C3%A9faut%20par%20million
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
défaut par million; défectuosité par million; pièce défectueuse par million : Termes habituellement utilisés au pluriel. 3, record 6, French, - taux%20de%20d%C3%A9faut%20par%20million
Record 6, Key term(s)
- défauts par million
- défectuosités par million
- pièces défectueuses par million
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1999-01-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
- Aeronautical Engineering and Maintenance
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Aircraft Maintenance and Manufacturing Staff Instructions 1, record 7, English, Aircraft%20Maintenance%20and%20Manufacturing%20Staff%20Instructions
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- Maintenance Staff Instructions 1, record 7, English, Maintenance%20Staff%20Instructions
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
- Aérotechnique et maintenance
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Directive visant le personnel de la Maintenance et de la construction des aéronefs
1, record 7, French, Directive%20visant%20le%20personnel%20de%20la%20Maintenance%20et%20de%20la%20construction%20des%20a%C3%A9ronefs
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- DPM 1, record 7, French, DPM
feminine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1997-11-14
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Management Operations
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Major Projects Division 1, record 8, English, Major%20Projects%20Division
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Opérations de la gestion
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Division des projets majeurs
1, record 8, French, Division%20des%20projets%20majeurs
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- DPM 1, record 8, French, DPM
feminine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : Direction générale de la promotion et des programmes de la santé, Santé Canada. 1, record 8, French, - Division%20des%20projets%20majeurs
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1997-05-08
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Law of the Sea
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- maritime public property 1, record 9, English, maritime%20public%20property
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Droit de la mer
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- domaine public maritime
1, record 9, French, domaine%20public%20maritime
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Partie littorale du territoire de l’Etat, soumis au régime particulier de la domanialité publique: inaliénabilité, imprescriptibilité, affectation à l’usage de tous. 1, record 9, French, - domaine%20public%20maritime
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Derecho del mar
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- propiedad pública marítima
1, record 9, Spanish, propiedad%20p%C3%BAblica%20mar%C3%ADtima
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1990-10-12
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Science and Technology
- Atomic Physics
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- disintegration per minute 1, record 10, English, disintegration%20per%20minute
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- disintegrations per minute 2, record 10, English, disintegrations%20per%20minute
plural
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Sciences et techniques nucléaires
- Physique atomique
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- désintégration par minute
1, record 10, French, d%C3%A9sint%C3%A9gration%20par%20minute
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- désintégrations par minute 3, record 10, French, d%C3%A9sint%C3%A9grations%20par%20minute
feminine noun, plural
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(Vocabulaire nucléaire Hydro-Québec) p. e. la formule dpm/m³ par mètre cube, c-à-d. le niveau de contamination de l'air. 1, record 10, French, - d%C3%A9sint%C3%A9gration%20par%20minute
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Défense nucléaire 1, record 10, French, - d%C3%A9sint%C3%A9gration%20par%20minute
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
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