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ELEVE PRIMAIRE [18 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-12-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Provincial Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Education (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Prometheus Project
1, record 1, English, Prometheus%20Project
correct, Quebec
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Québec Education Young Partners Foundation 2, record 1, English, Qu%C3%A9bec%20Education%20Young%20Partners%20Foundation
former designation, correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Program of the Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Montreal. To help prevent kids from dropping out of school, we offer a program where the adult volunteer is paired with a student in an elementary school or high school. This program is not focused on helping with homework but rather on the development of skills necessary for academic success. Through different activities (computer lab, library, etc.) a relationship will develop that will help the child blossom. 1, record 1, English, - Prometheus%20Project
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouvernements provinciaux canadiens
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Projet Prométhée
1, record 1, French, Projet%20Prom%C3%A9th%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Fondation québécoise des jeunes associés en éducation 2, record 1, French, Fondation%20qu%C3%A9b%C3%A9coise%20des%20jeunes%20associ%C3%A9s%20en%20%C3%A9ducation
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- Les Jeunes Associés 2, record 1, French, Les%20Jeunes%20Associ%C3%A9s
former designation, correct, masculine noun, Quebec
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Programme des Grands Frères et Grandes Sœurs du Grand Montréal. Dans le but de prévenir le décrochage scolaire, nous offrons un programme auquel les adultes sont jumelés à un élève du niveau primaire et/ou secondaire. Ce programme n’ est pas axé sur de l'aide aux devoirs, mais sur le développement des habiletés nécessaires à la réussite scolaire. À travers différentes activités(salle d’ordinateurs, bibliothèque...) se bâtira une relation qui permettra au jeune de s’épanouir. 1, record 1, French, - Projet%20Prom%C3%A9th%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-08-05
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- School and School-Related Administration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- school record
1, record 2, English, school%20record
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- academic record 2, record 2, English, academic%20record
correct
- student record 3, record 2, English, student%20record
correct
- student cumulative record 4, record 2, English, student%20cumulative%20record
- cumulative record 4, record 2, English, cumulative%20record
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A school record can refer to different education-related things, including an official record of a student's grades, conduct and disciplinary history or a more general reference to a student's academic performance and extracurricular participation while in school. 5, record 2, English, - school%20record
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Administration scolaire et parascolaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- dossier scolaire
1, record 2, French, dossier%20scolaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- dossier de l’élève 2, record 2, French, dossier%20de%20l%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9l%C3%A8ve
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- dossier de l’étudiant 2, record 2, French, dossier%20de%20l%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9tudiant
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- dossier académique 3, record 2, French, dossier%20acad%C3%A9mique
avoid, masculine noun
- dossier scolaire cumulatif 2, record 2, French, dossier%20scolaire%20cumulatif
avoid, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dossier qui regroupe diverses informations relatives au cheminement d’un élève. 2, record 2, French, - dossier%20scolaire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le dossier scolaire peut comprendre, selon l’établissement ou l’ordre d’enseignement, les notes d’un élève (aussi bien les notes de l’établissement que les notes officielles), des renseignements sur ses antécédents scolaires, sur sa famille, son état physiologique, son développement physique, son comportement scolaire, des renseignements d’ordre psychométrique, etc. 4, record 2, French, - dossier%20scolaire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dossier scolaire cumulatif : Le dossier scolaire est [...] par nature une compilation de renseignements. [L’expression «dossier scolaire cumulatif» est donc] pléonastique. 2, record 2, French, - dossier%20scolaire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dossier de l'élève : terme à utiliser en contexte primaire, secondaire et collégial. 5, record 2, French, - dossier%20scolaire
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 3 OBS
dossier de l’étudiant : terme à utiliser en contexte universitaire. 5, record 2, French, - dossier%20scolaire
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Administración escolar y paraescolar
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- expediente escolar
1, record 2, Spanish, expediente%20escolar
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- expediente académico 2, record 2, Spanish, expediente%20acad%C3%A9mico
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjunto de documentos personales y escolares de un alumno que se integran y resguardan de manera ordenada en el archivo del plantel durante el proceso de formación del alumno y el periodo establecido en la normatividad aplicable. 3, record 2, Spanish, - expediente%20escolar
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-05-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Employment Benefits
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- school holiday maintenance
1, record 3, English, school%20holiday%20maintenance
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Compensation to an employee for the costs of maintaining, during a school holiday recess, a dependent student who is attending an education institution away from the post at the primary and/or secondary level. 1, record 3, English, - school%20holiday%20maintenance
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Avantages sociaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- entretien durant les vacances scolaires
1, record 3, French, entretien%20durant%20les%20vacances%20scolaires
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Indemnisation des frais d’entretien de l'élève ou étudiant à charge, en congé scolaire, et qui fréquente un établissement d’enseignement primaire ou secondaire situé loin de la mission de l'employé. 1, record 3, French, - entretien%20durant%20les%20vacances%20scolaires
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-04-02
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Educational Institutions
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- private school
1, record 4, English, private%20school
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- private educational institution 2, record 4, English, private%20educational%20institution
correct
- private institution 3, record 4, English, private%20institution
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
From Grade 10 math tests through to graduate school, private school students fare better academically than their peers in public schools, according to new research by Statistics Canada. But the gap, experts suggest, is not due to better teaching or more resources in private schools as much as to the advantages private school students gain from having parents who tend to be wealthier and more highly educated. 4, record 4, English, - private%20school
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Établissements d'enseignement
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- établissement d’enseignement privé
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9tablissement%20d%26rsquo%3Benseignement%20priv%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- école privée 2, record 4, French, %C3%A9cole%20priv%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- établissement privé 3, record 4, French, %C3%A9tablissement%20priv%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Écoles privées. Au Québec, il existe un secteur public et un secteur privé pour les services de l'éducation préscolaire, de l'enseignement au primaire et de l'enseignement en formation générale et professionnelle au secondaire [...] Parmi les établissements d’enseignement privés, quelque 65 % bénéficient de subventions du ministère de l'Éducation, du Loisir et du Sport. La subvention par élève est égale à environ 60 % de celle versée aux écoles du secteur public pour les services éducatifs. 4, record 4, French, - %C3%A9tablissement%20d%26rsquo%3Benseignement%20priv%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2014-07-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Education Theory and Methods
- Training of Personnel
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- student-centred learning
1, record 5, English, student%2Dcentred%20learning
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- student-centered learning 2, record 5, English, student%2Dcentered%20learning
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Student-centred learning means that students become intellectually engaged with the content they are learning. The learning process is characterized by the active participation of students, perhaps working in collaborative groups, who take responsibility for monitoring their own learning. This type of learning experience is particularly effective in developing understanding, higher order thinking, and problem solving. 3, record 5, English, - student%2Dcentred%20learning
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Student-centred learning is shaped by the needs of the learner and recognizes and responds to students as individuals. 4, record 5, English, - student%2Dcentred%20learning
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Student-centred learning describes ways of thinking about learning and teaching that emphasize student responsibility for such activities as: planning learning, interacting with teachers and other students, researching, and assessing learning. 5, record 5, English, - student%2Dcentred%20learning
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term "student" is used at the primary, secondary and postsecondary levels. 6, record 5, English, - student%2Dcentred%20learning
Record 5, Key term(s)
- student centred learning
- student centered learning
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- apprentissage centré sur l’élève
1, record 5, French, apprentissage%20centr%C3%A9%20sur%20l%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9l%C3%A8ve
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- apprentissage centré sur l’étudiant 2, record 5, French, apprentissage%20centr%C3%A9%20sur%20l%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9tudiant
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- apprentissage axé sur l’élève 3, record 5, French, apprentissage%20ax%C3%A9%20sur%20l%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9l%C3%A8ve
correct, masculine noun
- apprentissage axé sur l’étudiant 4, record 5, French, apprentissage%20ax%C3%A9%20sur%20l%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9tudiant
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il convient de privilégier un processus d’apprentissage centré sur l’élève et construit dans la durée par la confrontation de l’élève avec de véritables situations d’apprentissage, alternant avec des activités systématiques et prenant appui sur une pratique réfléchie de l’évaluation. 5, record 5, French, - apprentissage%20centr%C3%A9%20sur%20l%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9l%C3%A8ve
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
apprentissage centré sur l'étudiant :«apprentissage centré sur l'élève» et «apprentissage centré sur l'étudiant» sont des quasi-synonymes puisque les élèves ne sont pas tous étudiants. Le terme «élève» est un générique qui regroupe toute personne qui poursuit des études, que ce soit au primaire, au secondaire, au collège ou à l'université. Le terme «étudiant» désigne toute personne qui poursuit ses études au niveau collégial ou au niveau universitaire; il est donc réservé aux études post-secondaires. 6, record 5, French, - apprentissage%20centr%C3%A9%20sur%20l%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9l%C3%A8ve
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Teorías y métodos pedagógicos
- Capacitación del personal
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- aprendizaje centrado en el estudiante
1, record 5, Spanish, aprendizaje%20centrado%20en%20el%20estudiante
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- aprendizaje centrado en el alumno 2, record 5, Spanish, aprendizaje%20centrado%20en%20el%20alumno
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sistema en el que el contenido, así como el proceso de enseñanza y aprendizaje se determinan sobre la base de las necesidades e intereses de los alumnos que participan activamente en la elaboración y control de los programas. 1, record 5, Spanish, - aprendizaje%20centrado%20en%20el%20estudiante
Record 6 - internal organization data 2013-02-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- National and International Security
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- pre-arrival targeting
1, record 6, English, pre%2Darrival%20targeting
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- advanced targeting 2, record 6, English, advanced%20targeting
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pre-arrival targeting is a critical component of the [Canada Border Services Agency's] risk-management approach ... Without pre-arrival targeting to identify high-risk goods and travellers, the movement of people and goods would be greatly delayed by more intensive scrutiny at primary inspection lines, and would incur an enormous cost to the Agency and its clients (e.g. importers, exporters, airlines). 1, record 6, English, - pre%2Darrival%20targeting
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- ciblage avant l’arrivée
1, record 6, French, ciblage%20avant%20l%26rsquo%3Barriv%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- ciblage préalable 2, record 6, French, ciblage%20pr%C3%A9alable
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le ciblage avant l'arrivée est un élément crucial de l'approche de [l'Agence des services frontaliers du Canada] dans la gestion des risques. [...] Sans un ciblage avant l'arrivée pour repérer les marchandises et les voyageurs à risque élevé, la circulation des personnes et des marchandises serait de beaucoup retardée par un examen plus intensif aux lignes d’inspection primaire et forcerait l'Agence et ses clients(p. ex. les importateurs, les exportateurs et les lignes aériennes) à supporter un énorme coût. 1, record 6, French, - ciblage%20avant%20l%26rsquo%3Barriv%C3%A9e
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2012-06-21
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Education (General)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- university student
1, record 7, English, university%20student
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In many countries, funding to each child in primary education is 1.5 times greater than similar funding in early education ... What is more surprising is that funding per university student is generally five or six times greater than for a child in an early education service, although the economic and educational returns from investing in young children are well proven. 2, record 7, English, - university%20student
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- étudiant
1, record 7, French, %C3%A9tudiant
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Élève d’un établissement universitaire. 2, record 7, French, - %C3%A9tudiant
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dans beaucoup de pays, le financement par enfant dans l'enseignement primaire est 1, 5 fois plus élevé que dans l'éducation de la petite enfance [...] Encore plus surprenant, le financement par étudiant dans l'enseignement supérieur est en général cinq ou six fois plus élevé que pour un enfant du préprimaire, alors que les avantages économiques et éducatifs des investissements dans la petite enfance sont parfaitement prouvés. 3, record 7, French, - %C3%A9tudiant
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pedagogía (Generalidades)
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- estudiante
1, record 7, Spanish, estudiante
correct, common gender
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Persona que cursa estudios en un establecimiento de enseñanza. 2, record 7, Spanish, - estudiante
Record 8 - internal organization data 2012-05-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Education (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- student
1, record 8, English, student
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person following a course of study in a school, college or university. 2, record 8, English, - student
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Pédagogie (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- élève
1, record 8, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Toute personne qui fréquente un établissement d’enseignement. 2, record 8, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
élève : toute personne qui suit des cours est un élève. Toutefois, une personne est appelée «élève» ou «étudiant» selon l'ordre d’enseignement dans lequel elle évolue; à l'enseignement primaire et secondaire, on emploie «élève», à l'enseignement collégial, «étudiant», parfois «cégépien» et à l'enseignement universitaire, «étudiant». 3, record 8, French, - %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pedagogía (Generalidades)
Record 8, Main entry term, Spanish
- alumno
1, record 8, Spanish, alumno
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 8, Synonyms, Spanish
- estudiante 1, record 8, Spanish, estudiante
correct, common gender
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Discípulo, respecto de su maestro, de la materia que está aprendiendo o de la escuela, colegio o universidad donde estudia. 1, record 8, Spanish, - alumno
Record 9 - internal organization data 2010-04-23
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Market Prices
- Foreign Trade
- Domestic Trade
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- world commodity price
1, record 9, English, world%20commodity%20price
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Because Canada is a large producer and net exporter of resource-based goods, the Canadian dollar is often referred to as a commodity-based currency. In other words, the value of the Canadian dollar is correlated to the strength of world commodity prices. When world commodity prices are high, then resource-based industries in Canada are more profitable, making the Canadian economy stronger and thus attracting investment and placing upward pressure on the Canadian dollar. When commodity prices fall, they undercut revenues for resource-based firms, eroding profits, dampening the domestic economy and pushing down the Canadian dollar. 1, record 9, English, - world%20commodity%20price
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
world commodity price: term usually used in the plural. 2, record 9, English, - world%20commodity%20price
Record 9, Key term(s)
- world commodity prices
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Prix (Commercialisation)
- Commerce extérieur
- Commerce intérieur
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- cours mondial des produits de base
1, record 9, French, cours%20mondial%20des%20produits%20de%20base
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- prix mondial des produits de base 2, record 9, French, prix%20mondial%20des%20produits%20de%20base
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Comme le Canada est un producteur et exportateur net important de produits à base de matières premières, on dit souvent que le dollar canadien est une devise tributaire des produits de base : sa valeur est liée à la force du cours mondial de ces produits. Lorsque celui-ci est élevé, les industries primaires canadiennes réalisent de meilleurs bénéfices, ce qui renforce l'économie et, par conséquent, attire les investisseurs et fait monter le dollar. Lorsque le cours des produits de base tombe, les recettes du secteur primaire s’amenuisent, ses bénéfices diminuent, l'économie ralentit et le dollar canadien baisse. 1, record 9, French, - cours%20mondial%20des%20produits%20de%20base
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
cours mondial des produits de base; prix mondial des produits de base : termes habituellement utilisés au pluriel. 3, record 9, French, - cours%20mondial%20des%20produits%20de%20base
Record 9, Key term(s)
- cours mondiaux des produits de base
- prix mondiaux des produits de base
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2009-10-27
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Water Supply
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- reserve water tank
1, record 10, English, reserve%20water%20tank
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- RWT 1, record 10, English, RWT
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Elevated reserve water tank (RWT) in upper level of the containment building to deliver passive make-up cooling water by gravity to heat transport system, steam generators, moderator and the calandria vault. 1, record 10, English, - reserve%20water%20tank
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Alimentation en eau
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- réservoir d’eau de réserve
1, record 10, French, r%C3%A9servoir%20d%26rsquo%3Beau%20de%20r%C3%A9serve
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le réservoir d’eau de réserve(RWT) élevé au niveau supérieur du bâtiment de confinement achemine par gravité l'eau de refroidissement passive d’appoint vers le circuit primaire, les générateurs de vapeur, le modérateur et le caisson de la calandre. 1, record 10, French, - r%C3%A9servoir%20d%26rsquo%3Beau%20de%20r%C3%A9serve
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2008-07-18
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Animal Behaviour
Record 11, Main entry term, English
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- motivational system 2, record 11, English, motivational%20system
- tendency 3, record 11, English, tendency
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Continued levels of activity in a particular mode ... have been termed "drives." ... "Motivational system" has been preferred by some authors, while "tendency," "hope" and "libido" have all been proposed to describe certain motivational states. 1, record 11, English, - drive
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
... an animal's motivation ... does not remain constant, but can be influenced by its hormonal state, how hungry it is, the time of day, preceding behavior, and many other environmental factors. For a particular kind of behaviour, it is sometimes convenient to summarize the effect of all such variables in terms of a drive. ... a drive is not a mechanism, but a tendency. 4, record 11, English, - drive
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Since drive concepts are used to explain physical activity, drives are often spoken of as though they activated the behaviour in the same manner as physical energy can activate a physical system. ... This confusion between drives as postulated to explain changes in responsiveness and drives as forms of physical energy has in fact led to serious confusion .... 5, record 11, English, - drive
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Comportement animal
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- tendance
1, record 11, French, tendance
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- pulsion 1, record 11, French, pulsion
feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La pulsion est conçue comme un ensemble de forces d’incitation à l’action, s’accumulant de façon automatique et rythmique et conditionnant la constitution d’un état de tension interne spécifique. (HEVOC, 1977, p. 177). 1, record 11, French, - tendance
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La tendance est conçue comme une source primaire de motivation, c'est-à-dire non apprise, et constitue, dans le modèle hullien, l'expression psychologique d’un besoin physiologique de l'organisme. De très nombreuses recherches montrent que plus le niveau de la «tendance »est élevé, plus la vitesse ou la probabilité d’apparition de la réponse est élevée.(DORAP, 1983, p. 204). 1, record 11, French, - tendance
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2001-03-28
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Sewers and Drainage
- Wastewater Treatment
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- combined tank
1, record 12, English, combined%20tank
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Wastewater Collection System Description. Aeration Basin - Two aeration basins each is 117' x 12' x 10' with a volume of 105,300 gallons. The combined tank volume is 210,600 gallons. The combined detention time at design flow is 4 to 8 hours. 2, record 12, English, - combined%20tank
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Égouts et drainage
- Traitement des eaux usées
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- bassin combiné
1, record 12, French, bassin%20combin%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capacités regroupées en un même bassin dans lequel sont organisés des échanges permanents entre les parties assurant respectivement l’aération et la décantation finale des effluents. 2, record 12, French, - bassin%20combin%C3%A9
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le principe de réalisation des bassins combinés permet d’assurer d’une façon naturelle d’importants retours de boues avec un temps très court, donc avec des boues de grande fraîcheur (Les eaux usées dans les agglomérations urbaines ou rurales, t. 2, 1978, p. 105). 2, record 12, French, - bassin%20combin%C3%A9
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le traitement biologique ou secondaire. [...] Son but est d’éliminer le plus possible la pollution organique biodégradable qui s’élève encore après la décantation primaire à 70 % de celle contenue dans les eaux brutes arrivant à la Step. Le procédé retenu des boues activées à contre-courant, bassins combinés, système Schreiber-Prometall consiste à provoquer le développement d’un floc bactérien dans un bassin en brassant le liquide et en lui fournissant l'oxygène nécessaire à la prolifération des micro-organismes aérobies qui transforment les matières organiques de l'eau usée en matières minérales et décantables. Trois soufflantes par bassin alimentent deux rampes d’aérateurs fixes ainsi que deux rampes d’aérateurs mobiles installées sur le pont tournant qui a pour fonction de brasser et d’aérer la biologie à contre-courant. Le mélange boueux est ensuite siphonné dans les deux décanteurs secondaires afin de séparer l'eau traitée des boues qui sont en partie réintroduites dans les bassins d’aération(boues en retour) pour en assurer le réensemencement permanent et en partie(boues en excès) pompées à l'entrée des décanteurs primaires où elles se mélangent aux eaux résiduaires tout en favorisant leur décantation. Les eaux épurées à plus de 90 % qui sortent des décanteurs finals pour se déverser dans La Dullive ne sont pas potables. 3, record 12, French, - bassin%20combin%C3%A9
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2001-03-15
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Mechanics
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- air flow spindle pump
1, record 13, English, air%20flow%20spindle%20pump
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
All discs and heads, advanced stepper and spindle motors, metal band actuators, and our patented air flow spindle pump feature are thoroughly tested ... 1, record 13, English, - air%20flow%20spindle%20pump
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- pompe agitatrice à débit d’air
1, record 13, French, pompe%20agitatrice%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9bit%20d%26rsquo%3Bair
proposal, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Moteurs à gaz. Le moteur parent de la famille doit être sélectionné sur la base du critère primaire de la plus grande cylindrée. Lorsque ce critère primaire est commun à deux moteurs ou plus, le moteur parent doit être sélectionné au moyen du critère secondaire, et ce, dans l'ordre suivant : le débit de carburant le plus élevé par course au régime de la puissance nominale déclarée; l'avance à l'allumage la plus grande; le taux le plus faible de recyclage des gaz d’échappement; l'absence de pompe à air ou la pompe à débit d’air effectif le plus faible. 1, record 13, French, - pompe%20agitatrice%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9bit%20d%26rsquo%3Bair
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
pompe agitatrice. 2, record 13, French, - pompe%20agitatrice%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9bit%20d%26rsquo%3Bair
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1999-02-03
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Systems
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- primary heat exchanger
1, record 14, English, primary%20heat%20exchanger
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A heat exchanger used to cool the charge air from the cabin supercharger, or tapped from the engine compressor or pre-cooler, before it passes into the cold air unit. 2, record 14, English, - primary%20heat%20exchanger
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Circuits des aéronefs
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- échangeur de chaleur primaire
1, record 14, French, %C3%A9changeur%20de%20chaleur%20primaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- échangeur primaire 2, record 14, French, %C3%A9changeur%20primaire
correct, masculine noun
- échangeur thermique primaire 3, record 14, French, %C3%A9changeur%20thermique%20primaire
masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le taux de compression des compresseurs cabine étant relativement élevé, l'air fourni par ces derniers est suffisamment chaud pour chauffer la cabine.(...) Si au contraire, on désire rafraîchir l'air entrant dans la cabine, on le fait passer par un échangeur thermique primaire où il est refroidi par l'air ambiant. Si ce rafraîchissement est encore insuffisant, on fait passer l'air par un groupe réfrigérateur avant de l'admettre dans la cabine. 3, record 14, French, - %C3%A9changeur%20de%20chaleur%20primaire
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
échangeur de chaleur primaire et échangeur primaire : termes acceptés par le Comité d’étude de la terminologie des cartes de travail du DC-9. 4, record 14, French, - %C3%A9changeur%20de%20chaleur%20primaire
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1998-07-30
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Education Theory and Methods
- School and School-Related Administration
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- subject promotion
1, record 15, English, subject%20promotion
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
- promotion by subject 2, record 15, English, promotion%20by%20subject
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A system of promotion by subject, as opposed to promotion by grade, the pupil being allowed to advance only in those subjects in which he does satisfactory work and being obliged to repeat those subjects which he fails. 3, record 15, English, - subject%20promotion
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Théories et méthodes pédagogiques
- Administration scolaire et parascolaire
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- passage par matière
1, record 15, French, passage%20par%20mati%C3%A8re
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- progression par matières 2, record 15, French, progression%20par%20mati%C3%A8res
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans l'enseignement primaire par classe d’âge et dans l'enseignement secondaire polyvalent, l'élève franchit les paliers successifs du programme matière par matière. S’ il échoue dans l'une ou l'autre des matières, il n’ a pas à redoubler son année. 3, record 15, French, - passage%20par%20mati%C3%A8re
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il ne faut pas employer «promotion par matière» pour désigner le passage par matière. 4, record 15, French, - passage%20par%20mati%C3%A8re
Record 15, Key term(s)
- promotion par matière
- promotion par matières
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1994-10-05
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- School and School-Related Administration
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- elementary or secondary school student 1, record 16, English, elementary%20or%20secondary%20school%20student
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Key term(s)
- elementary school student
- secondary school student
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Administration scolaire et parascolaire
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- élève du primaire ou du secondaire
1, record 16, French, %C3%A9l%C3%A8ve%20du%20primaire%20ou%20du%20secondaire
masculine and feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Key term(s)
- élève du primaire
- élève du secondaire
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1990-02-12
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Paints and Varnishes (Industries)
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- high-build primer 1, record 17, English, high%2Dbuild%20primer
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
This specification covers two types of vinyl high solids, high-build primer for use as part of a complete vinyl system on the exterior of steel covered hopper cars (TCN-SPEC 470-23C). 1, record 17, English, - high%2Dbuild%20primer
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Peintures et vernis (Industries)
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- peinture primaire à pouvoir garnissant élevé
1, record 17, French, peinture%20primaire%20%C3%A0%20pouvoir%20garnissant%20%C3%A9lev%C3%A9
proposal, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Créé à partir de high build : haut pouvoir garnissant (BTQT,D839721) et de primer : peinture primaire (FIGE). Le produit n’est pas assez garnissant, c’est-à-dire que le volume de son extrait sec ne suffit pas à combler la surface du support (BTQT,V476570). 1, record 17, French, - peinture%20primaire%20%C3%A0%20pouvoir%20garnissant%20%C3%A9lev%C3%A9
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1977-11-29
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Geology
- Geochemistry
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- restricted arid environment
1, record 18, English, restricted%20arid%20environment
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[In a restricted marine environment] If the climate is arid, evaporation exceeds inflow, and the water becomes hypersaline. ... Under conditions of aridity, the restricted sea has adjacent lands with little or no stream action other than torrential episodes which may occasionally wash in detrital material. The sea may attain high temperatures, with excessive evaporation, and development of salinity greater than that of the open sea. Excessive evaporation produces a lowering of water level, and induces a permanent inflowing current of normal sea water across, or through, the restricting barriers. ... If it were not for the continued inflow current, the history of restricted seas in arid climates would be short. The water would completely evaporate, leaving behind a relatively thin coating of saline residue. Maintenance of inflow from the open sea provides a continuous supply of dissolved salts, and a balance is reached between evaporation and inflow for given conditions. Inevitably, the concentration of salts within the restricted area is increased and may reach the saturation point for some. 2, record 18, English, - restricted%20arid%20environment
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Géologie
- Géochimie
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- environnement restreint aride
1, record 18, French, environnement%20restreint%20aride
correct, masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[L']environnement restreint aride [est un des milieux marins de la sédimentation chimique. ] Dans cet environnement l'évaporation locale excède l'apport d’eau par les fleuves; exemples : Mer Rouge, Méditerranée, Kara Boughaz(dans la Caspienne). Dans ces conditions la densité des eaux de surface détermine les courants de convection. Si le seuil qui restreint le milieu est suffisamment bas, les eaux denses s’écoulent vers le large tandis que l'eau marine moins dense pénètre en surface dans le bassin : c'est le cas en Méditerranée et en Mer Rouge. Si le seuil est élevé, à faible profondeur sous la surface, il y a peu d’écoulement des eaux denses et salines vers le large, et la salinité s’accroît; c'est le cas dans le golfe de Kara Boughaz(salinité : 165 %). Dans ce milieu la surface Eh=O coïncide avec l'interface de dépôt. Cet environnement est, typiquement, celui du dépôt des «évaporites» ou dépôts salins, «stratifiés» : gypse anhydrite, halite(sel gemme), dolomite «primaire» ou syngénétique(avec éventuellement calcite), polyhalite, sylvite, etc. 1, record 18, French, - environnement%20restreint%20aride
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
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