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EPC [23 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-02-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Military Training
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Performance and Competency Evaluation
1, record 1, English, Performance%20and%20Competency%20Evaluation
correct, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PaCE 2, record 1, English, PaCE
correct, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Forces Personnel Appraisal System 3, record 1, English, Canadian%20Forces%20Personnel%20Appraisal%20System
former designation, correct, see observation
- CFPAS 3, record 1, English, CFPAS
former designation, correct
- CFPAS 3, record 1, English, CFPAS
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
... a modern information technology tool that replaced CFPAS for performance appraisal and feedback purposes. 3, record 1, English, - Performance%20and%20Competency%20Evaluation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The CFPAS was the last CAF [Canadian Armed Forces] performance appraisal tool before the introduction of PaCE ... It was replaced by PaCE in April 2022. 3, record 1, English, - Performance%20and%20Competency%20Evaluation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Instruction du personnel militaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Évaluation de la performance et des compétences
1, record 1, French, %C3%89valuation%20de%20la%20performance%20et%20des%20comp%C3%A9tences
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ÉPC 2, record 1, French, %C3%89PC
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- Système d’évaluation du personnel des Forces canadiennes 3, record 1, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9valuation%20du%20personnel%20des%20Forces%20canadiennes
former designation, correct, see observation, masculine noun
- SEPFC 3, record 1, French, SEPFC
former designation, correct, masculine noun
- SEPFC 3, record 1, French, SEPFC
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] outil moderne de technologie de l’information qui remplace le SEPFC aux fins de l’évaluation du rendement et de la rétroaction. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%89valuation%20de%20la%20performance%20et%20des%20comp%C3%A9tences
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Le SEPFC était le dernier outil d’évaluation du rendement des FAC [Forces armées canadiennes] avant l'introduction de l'ÉPC [...] Il a été remplacé par l'ÉPC en avril 2022. 3, record 1, French, - %C3%89valuation%20de%20la%20performance%20et%20des%20comp%C3%A9tences
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-11-07
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Auditing (Accounting)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- less complex entity
1, record 2, English, less%20complex%20entity
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- LCE 1, record 2, English, LCE
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Practitioners may not consistently apply the [auditing standards] in audits of less complex entities (LCE), which may affect the performance of high-quality audits. 2, record 2, English, - less%20complex%20entity
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
less complex entity; LCE: designations usually used in the plural. 3, record 2, English, - less%20complex%20entity
Record 2, Key term(s)
- less complex entities
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vérification (Comptabilité)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- entité peu complexe
1, record 2, French, entit%C3%A9%20peu%20complexe
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- EPC 1, record 2, French, EPC
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
entité peu complexe; EPC : désignations habituellement utilisées au pluriel. 2, record 2, French, - entit%C3%A9%20peu%20complexe
Record 2, Key term(s)
- entités peu complexes
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-07-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Clothing (Military)
- Protection of Life
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- collective protection equipment
1, record 3, English, collective%20protection%20equipment
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CPE 2, record 3, English, CPE
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
collective protection equipment; CPE: designations standardized by NATO. 3, record 3, English, - collective%20protection%20equipment
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Habillement (Militaire)
- Sécurité des personnes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- équipement de protection collective
1, record 3, French, %C3%A9quipement%20de%20protection%20collective
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- EPC 1, record 3, French, EPC
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- matériel de protection collective 2, record 3, French, mat%C3%A9riel%20de%20protection%20collective
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
- CPE 3, record 3, French, CPE
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
- CPE 3, record 3, French, CPE
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un équipement de protection collective(EPC) a pour objet de protéger le personnel contre les risques qui sont susceptibles de menacer leur santé ou leur sécurité. 4, record 3, French, - %C3%A9quipement%20de%20protection%20collective
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
matériel de protection collective; CPE : désignations normalisées par l’OTAN. 5, record 3, French, - %C3%A9quipement%20de%20protection%20collective
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-03-23
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Bacterial Diseases
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae
1, record 4, English, carbapenem%2Dresistant%20Enterobacteriaceae
correct, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CRE 1, record 4, English, CRE
correct, plural
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The family of germs, known as CRE, which stands for carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae, are deadly because they are resistant even to last-resort antibiotics. The CRE germs usually strike people receiving medical care in hospitals or nursing homes, including patients on breathing machines or dependent on catheters. 2, record 4, English, - carbapenem%2Dresistant%20Enterobacteriaceae
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Maladies bactériennes
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- entérobactéries productrices de carbapénèmases
1, record 4, French, ent%C3%A9robact%C3%A9ries%20productrices%20de%20carbap%C3%A9n%C3%A8mases
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- EPC 1, record 4, French, EPC
correct, feminine noun, plural
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- entérobactéries résistantes aux carbapénèmes 2, record 4, French, ent%C3%A9robact%C3%A9ries%20r%C3%A9sistantes%20aux%20carbap%C3%A9n%C3%A8mes
correct, feminine noun, plural
- ERC 3, record 4, French, ERC
correct, feminine noun, plural
- ERC 3, record 4, French, ERC
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les carbapénèmes constituant la seule classe d’antibiotiques à large spectre encore active sur les bactéries gram-négatif multirésistantes, il importe de limiter l'utilisation de cette classe d’antibiotiques pour en préserver l'efficacité. Il est reconnu unanimement que pour maîtriser la transmission et diffusion des carbapénèmases, il faut agir précocement et appliquer des mesures de contrôle efficaces : Prescription prudente d’antibiotiques pour prévenir l'émergence des EPC [...] 4, record 4, French, - ent%C3%A9robact%C3%A9ries%20productrices%20de%20carbap%C3%A9n%C3%A8mases
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2015-05-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- certification practice statement
1, record 5, English, certification%20practice%20statement
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- CPS 2, record 5, English, CPS
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A comprehensive statement of the mechanisms and procedures that a certification authority employs in issuing and managing public key certificates in compliance with one or more certificate policies. 3, record 5, English, - certification%20practice%20statement
Record 5, Key term(s)
- C.P.S.
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- énoncé de pratiques de certification
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9nonc%C3%A9%20de%20pratiques%20de%20certification
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- EPC 2, record 5, French, EPC
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Énoncé complet des mécanismes et des procédés qu’une autorité de certification emploie pour délivrer et gérer des certificats de clé publique conformément à une ou plusieurs politiques de certification. 3, record 5, French, - %C3%A9nonc%C3%A9%20de%20pratiques%20de%20certification
Record 5, Key term(s)
- E.P.C.
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2009-04-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Radio Transmission and Reception
- Remote Sensing
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- EPC tag
1, record 6, English, EPC%20tag
correct, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- EPC transponder 2, record 6, English, EPC%20transponder
correct
- electronic product code tag 3, record 6, English, electronic%20product%20code%20tag
correct
- electronic product code transponder 3, record 6, English, electronic%20product%20code%20transponder
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
An EPC tag is an RFID [radio frequency identification] device that consists of a microchip and an antenna attached to a substrate which is physically attached to an item. The unique EPC for this item is stored within the memory of the tag. 4, record 6, English, - EPC%20tag
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The EPC tag itself identifies the manufacturer, product, version, and serial number. It's the serial number that takes EPC to the next level by providing the key to data related to specific lots/batches/units. It potentially allows you to track the specific unit's history as it moves through the supply chain. 5, record 6, English, - EPC%20tag
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ISO/IEC 18000-6 Type C or 18000-3 Mode 3 tag with protocol control bit 17 set at '0' indicating that what follows is an EPC [Electronic Product Code] header. 6, record 6, English, - EPC%20tag
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
EPC tag: term standardized by ISO/IEC [International Electrotechnical Commission]. 3, record 6, English, - EPC%20tag
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Émission et réception radio
- Télédétection
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- étiquette EPC
1, record 6, French, %C3%A9tiquette%20EPC
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- étiquette ePC 2, record 6, French, %C3%A9tiquette%20ePC
correct, feminine noun
- étiquette à code de produit électronique 3, record 6, French, %C3%A9tiquette%20%C3%A0%20code%20de%20produit%20%C3%A9lectronique
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'étiquette ePC fait partie de la famille déjà nombreuse des étiquettes RFID [identification par radiofréquence]. Elle est composée d’une puce électronique à laquelle est attachée une antenne. Les informations contenues par la puce sont échangées via l'antenne avec un lecteur. 4, record 6, French, - %C3%A9tiquette%20EPC
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2008-10-27
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
- Disabled Sports
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- European Paralympic Committee
1, record 7, English, European%20Paralympic%20Committee
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- EPC 1, record 7, English, EPC
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- International Paralympic Committee European Committee 1, record 7, English, International%20Paralympic%20Committee%20European%20Committee
former designation, correct
- IPC European Committee 1, record 7, English, IPC%20European%20Committee
former designation, correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
EPC is an international non profit-making organisation formed and run by European National Paralympic Committees and the European branches of the International Organisations of Sports for the Disabled. It is responsible for sanctioning, co-ordinating and overseeing European Championships in a number of Paralympic sports, and the development of disability sports in Europe. Founded as the IPC [International Paralympic Committee] European Committee in November 1991, EPC adopted its current name in 1999. 1, record 7, English, - European%20Paralympic%20Committee
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The official language between the members of the EPC is English, otherwise that of the country where the EPC has its seat. Hosts of meetings are encouraged to provide interpretation services as appropriate. At the discretion of the chairman of meetings, a delegate may address the assembly in a language other than English if the delegate provides for consecutive translation. 1, record 7, English, - European%20Paralympic%20Committee
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
- Sports adaptés
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- European Paralympic Committee
1, record 7, French, European%20Paralympic%20Committee
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- EPC 1, record 7, French, EPC
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Comité européen paralympique 1, record 7, French, Comit%C3%A9%20europ%C3%A9en%20paralympique
unofficial, masculine noun
- EPC 1, record 7, French, EPC
unofficial, masculine noun
- EPC 1, record 7, French, EPC
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2008-10-09
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Protective Clothing
- Radiation Protection
- CBRNE Operations
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- hood
1, record 8, English, hood
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A PPE [personal protective equipment] component or subcomponent that covers most or all of the head, [which is] manufactured from flexible materials; [it] shall always meet requirements for [a] DPE [dermal protective equipment] and may also need to meet requirements of [a] RPD [respiratory protective device] in loose-fitting devices 1, record 8, English, - hood
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Vêtements de protection
- Radioprotection
- Opérations CBRNE
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- capuchon
1, record 8, French, capuchon
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- cagoule 2, record 8, French, cagoule
proposal, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Élément ou sous-élément d’un EPI [équipement de protection individuel] qui couvre la plupart ou la totalité de la tête [et qui est] fabriqué en matériau souple; [il] doit toujours respecter les exigences relatives à l'EPC [équipement de protection cutanée] et doit aussi respecter les exigences relatives à l'APR [appareil de protection respiratoire] dans le cas des appareils à ajustement non étanche. 1, record 8, French, - capuchon
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2008-02-06
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Systems
- Flight Controls (Aeroindustry)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- electrical power center
1, record 9, English, electrical%20power%20center
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- EPC 2, record 9, English, EPC
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- electrical power centre 3, record 9, English, electrical%20power%20centre
correct
- EPC 3, record 9, English, EPC
correct
- EPC 3, record 9, English, EPC
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The double bulkhead behind the captain contains the airplane electrical power center (EPC). In it are mounted most of the distribution buses and control relays with associated circuit breakers to individual units mounted on the forward face. 4, record 9, English, - electrical%20power%20center
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Circuits des aéronefs
- Commandes de vol (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- centre de distribution électrique
1, record 9, French, centre%20de%20distribution%20%C3%A9lectrique
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- EPC 1, record 9, French, EPC
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
centre de distribution électrique; EPC : terme et abréviation uniformisés par les Comités d’uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique(CUTA)-Opérations aériennes et Maintenance. 2, record 9, French, - centre%20de%20distribution%20%C3%A9lectrique
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2007-02-16
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
- Spacecraft
- Launchers (Astronautics)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- cryogenic main stage
1, record 10, English, cryogenic%20main%20stage
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
- Engins spatiaux
- Lanceurs (Astronautique)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- étage principal cryotechnique
1, record 10, French, %C3%A9tage%20principal%20cryotechnique
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- EPC 1, record 10, French, EPC
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- étage de propulsion cryotechnique 1, record 10, French, %C3%A9tage%20de%20propulsion%20cryotechnique
correct, masculine noun
- corps central du lanceur 1, record 10, French, corps%20central%20du%20lanceur
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2003-08-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Launchers (Astronautics)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- battleship test
1, record 11, English, battleship%20test
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Final Ariane 5 "battleship" test (using flight-type engines but industrial cryo tanks) successful 27 Jan, including an automatic shutdown due to oxidizer depletion. 2, record 11, English, - battleship%20test
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Lanceurs (Astronautique)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- essai sur réservoir lourd
1, record 11, French, essai%20sur%20r%C3%A9servoir%20lourd
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- essai sur réservoir de banc 2, record 11, French, essai%20sur%20r%C3%A9servoir%20de%20banc
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En avril 1986, la proposition du programme comprenait une campagne d’essais sur réservoir de banc, dits essais «Battleship»(BS). Pour optimiser les objectifs de la campagne et pour ne pas construire un nouveau banc d’essai, il a été décidé de réaliser BS sur ELA-3 avec une version réduite «lourde» de l'étage. La société Aérospatiale, responsable de l'EPC, a été chargée d’en réaliser aussi la version BS. 3, record 11, French, - essai%20sur%20r%C3%A9servoir%20lourd
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2003-03-10
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Foreign Trade
- Domestic Trade
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Administration and Technology Services Division
1, record 12, English, Administration%20and%20Technology%20Services%20Division
correct, Canada
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- EPC 2, record 12, English, EPC
correct, Canada
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Export and Import Controls Bureau, Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade. 3, record 12, English, - Administration%20and%20Technology%20Services%20Division
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Commerce extérieur
- Commerce intérieur
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Division des services d’administration et de technologie
1, record 12, French, Division%20des%20services%20d%26rsquo%3Badministration%20et%20de%20technologie
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- EPC 2, record 12, French, EPC
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Direction générale des contrôles à l’exportation et à l’importation, ministère des Affaires étrangères et commerce international. 3, record 12, French, - Division%20des%20services%20d%26rsquo%3Badministration%20et%20de%20technologie
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 2002-03-27
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- interconnecting flange
1, record 13, English, interconnecting%20flange
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The cylindrical section is in two parts separated by an interconnecting flange, accommodating the VEB/main stage separation system. 1, record 13, English, - interconnecting%20flange
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- bride intermédiaire 1, record 13, French, bride%20interm%C3%A9diaire
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La virole cylindrique est constituée de deux parties séparées par une «bride intermédiaire», au niveau de laquelle est aménagé le système de séparation case/EPC. 1, record 13, French, - bride%20interm%C3%A9diaire
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 2001-05-07
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Computers and Calculators
- Applications of Automation
- Telecommunications Facilities
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- electronic power conditioner
1, record 14, English, electronic%20power%20conditioner
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
- EPC 1, record 14, English, EPC
correct
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Ordinateurs et calculateurs
- Automatisation et applications
- Installations de télécommunications
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- conditionneur électronique d’énergie
1, record 14, French, conditionneur%20%C3%A9lectronique%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9nergie
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
- EPC 2, record 14, French, EPC
correct
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Acronyme spécifique à RADARSAT accepté par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie spatiale. 3, record 14, French, - conditionneur%20%C3%A9lectronique%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9nergie
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 2001-05-07
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Computers and Calculators
- Applications of Automation
- Telecommunications Facilities
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- electrical power conditioner
1, record 15, English, electrical%20power%20conditioner
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
- EPC 1, record 15, English, EPC
correct
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Ordinateurs et calculateurs
- Automatisation et applications
- Installations de télécommunications
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- conditionneur électrique d’énergie
1, record 15, French, conditionneur%20%C3%A9lectrique%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9nergie
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
- EPC 2, record 15, French, EPC
correct
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Acronyme spécifique à RADARSAT accepté par le Comité d’uniformisation de la terminologie spatiale. 3, record 15, French, - conditionneur%20%C3%A9lectrique%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9nergie
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 2000-09-27
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Birds
- Animal Behaviour
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- extra-pair copulation
1, record 16, English, extra%2Dpair%20copulation
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
- EPC 1, record 16, English, EPC
correct
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- extrapair copulation 2, record 16, English, extrapair%20copulation
correct
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Occasional copulation between an already paired individual (monogamy, polygyny, or polyandry) and one or more individuals of the opposite sex without formation of a pair bond. This type of behaviour has been reported in most families of birds. 2, record 16, English, - extra%2Dpair%20copulation
Record 16, Key term(s)
- extra pair copulation
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Oiseaux
- Comportement animal
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- copulation hors couple
1, record 16, French, copulation%20hors%20couple
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
- EPC 2, record 16, French, EPC
feminine noun
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Accouplement occasionnel d’un individu déjà apparié (monogamie, polygynie ou polyandrie) avec un ou plusieurs autres individus du sexe opposé sans qu’il y ait formation de lien. Ce comportement a été rapporté chez la plupart des familles d’oiseaux. 3, record 16, French, - copulation%20hors%20couple
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'EPC(copulation hors couple) permet au cardinal(mâle) de transmettre le plus de gènes possible. D'abord, il féconde une femelle et reste auprès d’elle pour l'aider à élever sa progéniture. En même temps, il féconde d’autres femelles pour s’assurer que le plus grand nombre de ses gènes soit transmis. 4, record 16, French, - copulation%20hors%20couple
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 2000-04-01
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Spacecraft
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- differential pressure feedback
1, record 17, English, differential%20pressure%20feedback
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
- DPF 1, record 17, English, DPF
correct
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Engins spatiaux
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- boucle d’asservissement de pression différentielle
1, record 17, French, boucle%20d%26rsquo%3Basservissement%20de%20pression%20diff%C3%A9rentielle
correct, feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
- rétroaction de pression différentielle 2, record 17, French, r%C3%A9troaction%20de%20pression%20diff%C3%A9rentielle
proposal, feminine noun
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système, implanté sur l'EAP(Experimental Aircraft Programs) et la Communauté politique européenne(EPC), destiné à réduire les ambiances dynamiques dues aux servogouvernes et à améliorer la robustesse du pilotage EAP et EPC aux évolutions de modes du lanceur. 1, record 17, French, - boucle%20d%26rsquo%3Basservissement%20de%20pression%20diff%C3%A9rentielle
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1998-04-15
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Oceanography
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- continuous plancton recording 1, record 18, English, continuous%20plancton%20recording
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Océanographie
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- enregistrement du plancton en continu
1, record 18, French, enregistrement%20du%20plancton%20en%20continu
masculine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
- EPC 1, record 18, French, EPC
masculine noun
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : MPO [ministère des Pêches et des Océans]. 1, record 18, French, - enregistrement%20du%20plancton%20en%20continu
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1997-10-10
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Federal Administration
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- Committees' Ps Review 1, record 19, English, Committees%27%20Ps%20Review
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record 19, Key term(s)
- CP-R
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Administration fédérale
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- Examen des P des Comités 1, record 19, French, Examen%20des%20P%20des%20Comit%C3%A9s
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il s’agit d’examiner tous les processus des Comités (publications, programmes, procédure, etc.). 1, record 19, French, - Examen%20des%20P%20des%20Comit%C3%A9s
Record 19, Key term(s)
- EP-C
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1997-03-25
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Platemaking (Printing)
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- laser platemaking
1, record 20, English, laser%20platemaking
correct
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The newest photomechanical method for exposing images on printing plates is with lasers. EOCOM Corporation's Laserite system uses lasers to expose an image on the coating of a lithographic plate; the plate then requires conventional processing. Another laser platemaking system is the LogEScan, in which lasers are used to transfer the image-area coating onto an uncoated metal plate. 2, record 20, English, - laser%20platemaking
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Clicherie (Imprimerie)
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- fabrication de plaques au laser
1, record 20, French, fabrication%20de%20plaques%20au%20laser
correct, feminine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
- gravure de plaques au laser 2, record 20, French, gravure%20de%20plaques%20au%20laser
correct, feminine noun
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La sortie directe d’ordinateur vers un système de fabrication de plaques au laser est possible aujourd’hui. Par exemple, le matériel EPC d’EOCOM permet de relier un système de composition électronique au système de fabrication de plaques Laserite. 3, record 20, French, - fabrication%20de%20plaques%20au%20laser
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1994-08-17
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Trade
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- perceived consumer effectiveness
1, record 21, English, perceived%20consumer%20effectiveness
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
- PCE 2, record 21, English, PCE
correct
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The direct relationship between perceived consumer effectiveness and ecological concern indicates that the consumer's lack of belief that he can be effective in the abatement of pollution is indeed an effective deterrent to his becoming personally concerned about ecological issues in consumption. 1, record 21, English, - perceived%20consumer%20effectiveness
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Commerce
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- efficacité perçue du consommateur
1, record 21, French, efficacit%C3%A9%20per%C3%A7ue%20du%20consommateur
correct, feminine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
- EPC 2, record 21, French, EPC
correct, feminine noun
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Kinnear, Taylor et Ahmed ont défini la notion d’efficacité perçue du consommateur(EPC) comme étant la perception qu'a une personne de sa propre capacité de résoudre des problèmes environnementaux. 1, record 21, French, - efficacit%C3%A9%20per%C3%A7ue%20du%20consommateur
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1994-03-01
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- A Guide to Civil Emergency Planning for Municipalities
1, record 22, English, A%20Guide%20to%20Civil%20Emergency%20Planning%20for%20Municipalities
correct, Canada
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Emergency Planning Canada, Fed-Prov. Arrangements Branch, rev. ed., 1979 2, record 22, English, - A%20Guide%20to%20Civil%20Emergency%20Planning%20for%20Municipalities
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Information found in the catalog of the ministerial library of Public Works and Governmental Services Canada 2, record 22, English, - A%20Guide%20to%20Civil%20Emergency%20Planning%20for%20Municipalities
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- Guide de planification civile d’urgence à l’usage des municipalités
1, record 22, French, Guide%20de%20planification%20civile%20d%26rsquo%3Burgence%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Busage%20des%20municipalit%C3%A9s
correct, Canada
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Document EPC 10/79. 2, record 22, French, - Guide%20de%20planification%20civile%20d%26rsquo%3Burgence%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Busage%20des%20municipalit%C3%A9s
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Renseignement retrouvé dans le catalogue de la bibliothèque 3, record 22, French, - Guide%20de%20planification%20civile%20d%26rsquo%3Burgence%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Busage%20des%20municipalit%C3%A9s
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
Record 23 - internal organization data 1989-03-01
Record 23, English
Record 23, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
Record 23, Main entry term, English
- Clinical Pastoral Education 1, record 23, English, Clinical%20Pastoral%20Education
Record 23, Abbreviations, English
Record 23, Synonyms, English
Record 23, French
Record 23, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
Record 23, Main entry term, French
- Éducation pastorale clinique 1, record 23, French, %C3%89ducation%20pastorale%20clinique
Record 23, Abbreviations, French
Record 23, Synonyms, French
Record 23, Textual support, French
Record 23, Spanish
Record 23, Textual support, Spanish
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