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EPREUVE PREMIERE [22 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-03-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- snowboarding
1, record 1, English, snowboarding
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- shredding 2, record 1, English, shredding
familiar
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A recreational activity which consists in gliding on alpine skiing slopes with a wide board to which both feet are secured [perpendicularly to the board] and that one rides in an upright position, as on a surfboard. 3, record 1, English, - snowboarding
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
snowboarding : term used by Parks Canada. 3, record 1, English, - snowboarding
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- planche à neige
1, record 1, French, planche%20%C3%A0%20neige
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- surf des neiges 2, record 1, French, surf%20des%20neiges
correct, see observation, masculine noun
- néviplanchisme 3, record 1, French, n%C3%A9viplanchisme
correct, masculine noun
- snowboard 4, record 1, French, snowboard
avoid, anglicism, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Activité récréative qui consiste à glisser sur des pentes de ski alpin en utilisant des techniques de surf, à l’aide d’une planche large portant deux fixations décalées. 3, record 1, French, - planche%20%C3%A0%20neige
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Qu’elles soient extrêmes ou familiales, toutes les activités sont à votre portée : évidemment nos légendaires pistes de ski et parcs de planche à neige, mais aussi la motoneige, le traîneau à chiens, le ski de fond, la glissade sur tube, le patinage, la raquette, et plus encore! 5, record 1, French, - planche%20%C3%A0%20neige
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le 8 février 1998, Ross Rebagliati décroche l'or à l'épreuve du slalom géant en surf des neiges aux Jeux olympiques de Nagano, au Japon. C'est la première fois que le sport figure officiellement au programme olympique. 6, record 1, French, - planche%20%C3%A0%20neige
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
planche à neige; néviplanchisme : Termes en usage à Parcs Canada. 7, record 1, French, - planche%20%C3%A0%20neige
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
surf des neiges : Terme utilisé dans le cadre des Jeux Olympiques ainsi que dans les communications internationales. 8, record 1, French, - planche%20%C3%A0%20neige
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le Comité International Olympique (CIO) demande de respecter le nom des Jeux Olympiques tel qu’établi dans la Charte olympique, soit d’utiliser la majuscule «O». Par contre, les règles d’écriture de la langue française recommandent d’utiliser «Jeux olympiques», graphie préconisée par Sport Canada. 9, record 1, French, - planche%20%C3%A0%20neige
Record 1, Key term(s)
- snow-board
- snow board
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Esquí y snowboard
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- snowboard
1, record 1, Spanish, snowboard
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- surf de nieve 1, record 1, Spanish, surf%20de%20nieve
correct, masculine noun, Spain
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-03-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Games of Chance
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- daily double
1, record 2, English, daily%20double
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- DD 2, record 2, English, DD
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- double 3, record 2, English, double
noun
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A form of wagering in which a bettor must select the winners of two designated races on the same racing program. 4, record 2, English, - daily%20double
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To win the DD you must correctly pick the winners of both the first and second races (though an occasional track will run a double on other races.). 2, record 2, English, - daily%20double
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Where, in respect of the second race of a daily double, no daily double bets have been made that combine the winning horse in the first race of a daily double with the winning horse in the second race of the daily double, an association shall calculate the pay-out price of a daily double pool by dividing the net pool by the value of the bets made that combine the winning horse in the first race with the next horse in the official result, on which bets have been made in the second race of the daily double. 5, record 2, English, - daily%20double
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Jeux de hasard
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- pari double
1, record 2, French, pari%20double
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- mise double 2, record 2, French, mise%20double
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mode de pari qui consiste à miser sur le cheval gagnant de n’importe laquelle des deux courses consécutives d’un même programme. 3, record 2, French, - pari%20double
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il s’agit de trouver le gagnant de la première et le gagnant de la deuxième course. Vous pouvez multiplier les combinaisons à votre gré et même, jouer, par exemple, le «5» de la première avec tous les concurrents de la seconde épreuve. Si le «5» de la première gagne, vous êtes sûr de gagner le pari double. 4, record 2, French, - pari%20double
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Lorsque, relativement à la seconde course du pari double, il n’y a aucun pari de type pari double qui combine le cheval gagnant de la première course du pari double avec le cheval gagnant de la seconde course du pari double, l’association calcule le rapport de la poule de pari double en divisant la poule nette par le total des mises des paris qui combinent le cheval gagnant de la première course avec le cheval qui termine au rang suivant, selon le résultat officiel, après le cheval gagnant de la seconde course et sur lequel des paris de type pari double ont été faits. 5, record 2, French, - pari%20double
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-05-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Paddle Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- canoe/kayak sprint
1, record 3, English, canoe%2Fkayak%20sprint
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Canoe/kayak sprint debuted at the Pan American Games in 1987. At Toronto 2015 women will compete in a canoe event for the first time at the Pan Am Games. 2, record 3, English, - canoe%2Fkayak%20sprint
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sports de pagaie
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- canoë/kayak de vitesse
1, record 3, French, cano%C3%AB%2Fkayak%20de%20vitesse
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- sprint de canoë/kayak 2, record 3, French, sprint%20de%20cano%C3%AB%2Fkayak
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le canoë-kayak de vitesse a fait son entrée aux Jeux panaméricains en 1987. Les femmes concourront pour la première fois à une épreuve de canoë aux Jeux panaméricains de 2015 à Toronto. 3, record 3, French, - cano%C3%AB%2Fkayak%20de%20vitesse
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de remo
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- canotaje/kayak de velocidad
1, record 3, Spanish, canotaje%2Fkayak%20de%20velocidad
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Canotaje/kayak de velocidad. En distancias de 200, 500 y 1000 metros, los remeros en pruebas de velocidad tanto de canoa como de kayak pasan por uno de los deportes más intensos y extenuantes de los Juegos [Panamericanos]. 1, record 3, Spanish, - canotaje%2Fkayak%20de%20velocidad
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-01-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Correction and Proofreading (Printing)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- soft proof
1, record 4, English, soft%20proof
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- softproof 2, record 4, English, softproof
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In electronic publishing, a proof as displayed on a screen sometimes eliminating the need for a hard proof. 3, record 4, English, - soft%20proof
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Correction d'épreuves (Imprimerie)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- épreuve-écran
1, record 4, French, %C3%A9preuve%2D%C3%A9cran
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- épreuve cathodique 2, record 4, French, %C3%A9preuve%20cathodique
correct, feminine noun
- épreuve virtuelle 3, record 4, French, %C3%A9preuve%20virtuelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Présentation du texte et des illustrations à l’écran; étape qui élimine parfois la confection d’une épreuve sur support physique. 3, record 4, French, - %C3%A9preuve%2D%C3%A9cran
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Tout au moins, l'épreuve-écran permet une première lecture de l'épreuve, stade intermédiaire important dans les opérations de fabrication de l'image. 2, record 4, French, - %C3%A9preuve%2D%C3%A9cran
Record 4, Key term(s)
- épreuve écran
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-12-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Specialized Vocabulary and Phraseologism of Sports
- Sports (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- champion
1, record 5, English, champion
correct, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The winner of first place or first prize in competition by defeating the other contestants in his area or division or in a contest or tournament, by defeating a defending champion (as in a challenge round or championship fight), or by being first in the standings (as of a league or division) or in accumulated points (as in auto racing) at the end of a season ... 2, record 5, English, - champion
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire spécialisé et phraséologie des sports
- Sports (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- champion
1, record 5, French, champion
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- championne 1, record 5, French, championne
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Athlète ou équipe qui remporte la première place dans un championnat, une compétition, ou une épreuve sportive régionale, provinciale, nationale ou internationale 2, record 5, French, - champion
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario especializado y fraseología de los deportes
- Deportes (Generalidades)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- campeón
1, record 5, Spanish, campe%C3%B3n
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- campeona 2, record 5, Spanish, campeona
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... no ha perdido ni un solo partido en esta superficie, ha ganado 28 consecutivamente y eso le ha convertido en campeón 5 veces. 3, record 5, Spanish, - campe%C3%B3n
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-07-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Regular Set
1, record 6, English, Regular%20Set
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The name given the Uncirculated Set, before 1981 and especially from 1971 to 1981. 1, record 6, English, - Regular%20Set
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
From 1949 to 1953, coins or sets of current coins were put aside for collectors before being bagged; only a small number of coins struck by the Royal Canadian Mint were of "special" quality with the first "Special" Sets being produced in 1953. It was in that year that the the Mint chose to label the quality internally referred to as "special" (and commercially known as "proof-like") with the official designation uncirculated. Between 1954 and 1970, "Uncirculated" six-coin Sets were produced, housed in a piece of white cardboard with cellophane which was replaced by a flat, clear polyester pouch from 1961 onward. From 1971 to 1981, this set of coins was marketed as the " Regular Set". First singly-struck, then double-struck since 1977, it was given the same brilliant, polished finish. In 1981, it was once again named the "Uncirculated Set". 1, record 6, English, - Regular%20Set
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- série «ordinaire»
1, record 6, French, s%C3%A9rie%20%C2%ABordinaire%C2%BB
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- ensemble régulier 1, record 6, French, ensemble%20r%C3%A9gulier
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nom de l’ensemble hors-circulation avant 1981 et surtout de 1971 à 1981. 1, record 6, French, - s%C3%A9rie%20%C2%ABordinaire%C2%BB
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
De 1949 à 1953, des pièces individuelles ou de la série courante étaient retirées de la circulation avant l'ensachage pour répondre à la demande des collectionneurs; seul un petit nombre de pièces frappées par la Monnaie royale canadienne étaient de qualité «spéciale», une première série complète(ou plutôt, un premier ensemble) étant frappée en 1953. C'est alors que la Monnaie décida de désigner officiellement par «hors-circulation» la qualité de frappe qu'elle nommait «spéciale» à l'interne et que le marché numismatique avait fait connaître comme «semblable à épreuve». Entre 1954 et 1970, des ensembles hors-circulation de six pièces étaient offerts dans un cartonnage blanc recouvert de cellophane, formule qui fut remplacée par un sachet plat de plastique transparent à compter de 1961. De 1971 à 1981, cet ensemble était produit sous le nom de «série "ordinaire"»; d’abord frappées une seule fois, puis deux à partir de 1977, les pièces avaient toujours le même fini brillant caractéristique. En 1981, la Monnaie le renomma «ensemble hors-circulation». 1, record 6, French, - s%C3%A9rie%20%C2%ABordinaire%C2%BB
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Comme ce groupe de pièces n’est pas une série mais un ensemble, et que «Regular» devrait se rendre par «régulier», on dirait aujourd’hui «ensemble régulier». 1, record 6, French, - s%C3%A9rie%20%C2%ABordinaire%C2%BB
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2008-01-29
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- National Honorary Distinctions (Canadian)
- Shooting (Sports)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Queen's Medal for Champion Shot
1, record 7, English, Queen%27s%20Medal%20for%20Champion%20Shot
correct, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Queen's Medal for Champion Shot was originally created under the British Honours System. In June 1968, after the unification of the Canadian Forces, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II gave her approval for the granting in Canada of the British Queen's Medal for Champion Shot. However, it wasn't until 1991 that the Privy Council for Canada advised that there be created and instituted in Canada the Queen's Medal for Champion Shot. Two medals are awarded annually to the member of the Canadian Forces (Regular) and to the member of the Canadian Forces (Reserve) or the Royal Canadian Mounted Police who obtain the highest aggregate score in stages one and two of the Queen's Medal Competition. 1, record 7, English, - Queen%27s%20Medal%20for%20Champion%20Shot
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres honorifiques et décorations nationaux canadiens
- Tir (Sports)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Médaille de la Reine pour tireur d’élite
1, record 7, French, M%C3%A9daille%20de%20la%20Reine%20pour%20tireur%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9lite
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La première Médaille de la Reine pour tireur d’élite relevait du régime britannique de distinctions honorifiques. En juin 1968, après l'unification des Forces canadiennes, Sa Majesté la Reine a sanctionné l'octroi de cette médaille au Canada, mais ce n’ est qu'en 1991 que le Conseil privé du Canada en recommandait la création et l'institution au Canada. Deux médailles sont attribuées chaque année : l'une à un membre de la Force régulière, l'autre à un membre de la Réserve ou de la Gendarmerie royale du Canada. Chaque récipiendaire doit obtenir le meilleur résultat global de sa catégorie aux étapes une et deux de l'épreuve de la Médaille de la Reine. 1, record 7, French, - M%C3%A9daille%20de%20la%20Reine%20pour%20tireur%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9lite
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2007-02-12
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Nordic World Ski Championships
1, record 8, English, Nordic%20World%20Ski%20Championships
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Nordic skiing World Championships (officially the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships) have been held in various numbers and types of events since 1925 for men and including women since 1954. Championship events include Nordic skiing's three disciplines: Cross-country skiing, Ski jumping, and Nordic combined (the latter being a combination sport consisting of both cross-country skiing and Ski jumping). From 1924 to 1939, the World Championships were held every year, including the Winter Olympics. After World War 2, the World Championships were held in even-numbered years from 1948 to 1982, including the Winter Olymics. Since 1985, the World Championships have been held in odd-numbered years. 1, record 8, English, - Nordic%20World%20Ski%20Championships
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Nordic Ski Championships
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Championnats du monde de ski nordique
1, record 8, French, Championnats%20du%20monde%20de%20ski%20nordique
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les Championnats du monde de ski nordique ont lieu désormais tous les deux ans et sacrent ses vainqueurs sur une seule course. Ces championnats regroupent des épreuves de ski de fond, de saut à ski et de Combiné nordique. Le biathlon, autre épreuve de ski nordique, possède ses propres championnats du monde. La première édition officiellement reconnue par la FIS a lieu en 1950 à Rumford, Marine(USA). La compétition existe toutefois depuis 1925. 1, record 8, French, - Championnats%20du%20monde%20de%20ski%20nordique
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2006-07-31
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Sports (General)
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
- General Sports Regulations
- Specialized Vocabulary and Phraseologism of Sports
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- draw by lot
1, record 9, English, draw%20by%20lot
correct, verb phrase
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- settle by lot 2, record 9, English, settle%20by%20lot
correct, verb phrase
- draw lots 3, record 9, English, draw%20lots
correct, verb phrase
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To pick out of a box, one by one, the names of registered participants in an event or a competition to establish the order in which athletes or teams will perform, or the competition board, each pair of athletes or teams whose names are in sequence on the board meeting in the first-round match. 4, record 9, English, - draw%20by%20lot
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The worse that can happen is to draw the top-seeded player in the first round (meaning he or she will play against the number-one player in the first round of the tournament). 4, record 9, English, - draw%20by%20lot
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Sports (Généralités)
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
- Règlements généraux des sports
- Vocabulaire spécialisé et phraséologie des sports
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- tirer au sort
1, record 9, French, tirer%20au%20sort
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- déterminer au sort 2, record 9, French, d%C3%A9terminer%20au%20sort
correct
- procéder par tirage au sort 3, record 9, French, proc%C3%A9der%20par%20tirage%20au%20sort
correct
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Piger, un à un, tous les noms des inscrits à une épreuve ou à une compétition, ou tous les noms des compétiteurs ou des équipes inscrits à un tournoi pour établir l'ordre dans lequel les athlètes ou les équipes vont performer, ou établir le tableau de compétition, chaque athlète ou équipe dont les noms y figurent à la suite, par bloc de deux, ayant à se rencontrer dans le match de première ronde. 3, record 9, French, - tirer%20au%20sort
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le pire, c’est de tirer au sort le favori en première ronde. (C’est la position au tableau qui fait que le joueur dont le nom est tiré doit affronter la tête de série en première ronde.) Le meilleur, serait alors de le sortir du tournoi. 3, record 9, French, - tirer%20au%20sort
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes (Generalidades)
- Juegos y competiciones (Deportes)
- Reglamentos generales de los deportes
- Vocabulario especializado y fraseología de los deportes
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- sortear
1, record 9, Spanish, sortear
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2006-05-08
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Names of Events
- Skiing and Snowboarding
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Keskinada Loppet
1, record 10, English, Keskinada%20Loppet
correct, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- Gatineau 55 1, record 10, English, Gatineau%2055
former designation, correct
- Rivière rouge 1, record 10, English, Rivi%C3%A8re%20rouge
former designation, correct
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Keskinada Loppet cross-country ski race first came on to the scene in 1978 under the name of "Rivière rouge" (Red River). It took place in Quebec's Lachine region approximately one hundred kilometres north-east from the Gatineau Park. The race consisted of two events, a 55 km and a 35 km race. This established The Rivière Rouge as Canada's largest cross-country ski event. Eventually the equipment and support services became inadequate for the growing ski race. In 1982 the Rivière Rouge moved to the Gatineau Park in the northern part of Hull, Quebec. With this move, the race was also re-baptised the "Gatineau 55". In 1989, the Gatineau 55 replaced its 35 km event with a 25 km freestyle race and a 25 km classic race. In 1996 the three events officially became the "Keskinada Loppet", a name that deserves some explination: Ke for Quebec, SKI for cross-country skiing, and NADA for Canada. The Word "Loppet" is of scandinavian origin for "large gathering". 1, record 10, English, - Keskinada%20Loppet
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Noms de manifestations et d'activités diverses
- Ski et surf des neiges
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Keskinada Loppet
1, record 10, French, Keskinada%20Loppet
correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- Gatineau 55 1, record 10, French, Gatineau%2055
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- Rivière rouge 1, record 10, French, Rivi%C3%A8re%20rouge
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
C'est en 1978 qu'est organisée pour la première fois la Keskinada Loppet sous le nom «Rivière Rouge». Elle a lieu dans la région de Lachute, à une centaine de kilomètres au Nord-Est du Parc de la Gatineau. La course compte un parcours de 55 km et une randonnée de 35 km; elle se positionne déjà comme le plus gros événement de ski de fond au Canada. Mais les équipements de support et les services annexes du site se révèlent inadéquats car la course prend de plus en plus d’ampleur. Ainsi, en 1982 la Rivière Rouge est transférée dans le Parc de la Gatineau au nord de la ville de Hull. De plus elle est sanctionnée d’une nouvelle appellation la Gatineau 55. En 1989, la Gatineau 55 remplace l'épreuve de 35 km par 2 courses moins longues : un 25 km style classic et un 25 km style libre, tout en conservant le parcours de 55 km. En 1996 la course est rebaptisée une nouvelle fois et devient «la Keskinada Loppet». Cela mérite une petite explication! : Ke pour Québec, SKI pour le ski de fond et NADA pour Canada. «Loppet» signifie «grand rassemblement» en scandinave. 1, record 10, French, - Keskinada%20Loppet
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2003-03-06
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Cycling
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- madison race
1, record 11, English, madison%20race
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- Madison 2, record 11, English, Madison
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A track race over a distance of 60km in which teams of two riders accumulate points in intermediate sprints. 3, record 11, English, - madison%20race
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Named for Madison Square Garden in New York, where this type of race originated. 3, record 11, English, - madison%20race
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Track event. 4, record 11, English, - madison%20race
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Cyclisme
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- course à l’américaine
1, record 11, French, course%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Bam%C3%A9ricaine
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- Madison 2, record 11, French, Madison
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Course à l'américaine [...] surnommée la Madison, car disputée pour la première fois au Madison Square Garden, à New York, l'épreuve met aux prises plusieurs équipes de deux coureurs qui vont se relayer durant la course. 3, record 11, French, - course%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Bam%C3%A9ricaine
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Épreuve de piste. 4, record 11, French, - course%20%C3%A0%20l%26rsquo%3Bam%C3%A9ricaine
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciclismo
- Juegos y competiciones (Deportes)
Record 11, Main entry term, Spanish
- carrera a la americana
1, record 11, Spanish, carrera%20a%20la%20americana
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 11, Synonyms, Spanish
- madison 2, record 11, Spanish, madison
correct, feminine noun
- Madison 1, record 11, Spanish, Madison
correct, feminine noun
- americana 2, record 11, Spanish, americana
correct, feminine noun
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En la americana (madison), los equipos -de dos ciclistas que alternan- cubren una distancia de 60 kilómetros y ganará el que mayor número de puntos acumule en los sprints (cada 20 vueltas) o el que doble al pelotón, con un reglamento prácticamente igual al de la prueba individual por puntos. 2, record 11, Spanish, - carrera%20a%20la%20americana
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Prueba de pista. 3, record 11, Spanish, - carrera%20a%20la%20americana
Record 12 - internal organization data 1998-03-04
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Correction and Proofreading (Printing)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- press proof
1, record 12, English, press%20proof
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- press pull 2, record 12, English, press%20pull
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A proof pulled on the actual production press (as opposed to a proofing press) to show exactly how the form will look when printed. Press proofs are expensive and are normally requested only for special jobs. 1, record 12, English, - press%20proof
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with "final proof". Although all press proofs are final proofs, i.e. the last proofs pulled, not all final proofs are press proofs since the latter are pulled only for special jobs. 1, record 12, English, - press%20proof
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Correction d'épreuves (Imprimerie)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- tierce
1, record 12, French, tierce
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dernière épreuve de contrôle permettant la vérification des dernières corrections avant le tirage définitif. En fait, la tierce est tirée sur la presse à imprimer au début du tirage et constitue la première feuille du tirage. A cause de son coût élevé, la tierce n’ est produite que pour certains livres à caractère scientifique ou pour des éditions soignées. 2, record 12, French, - tierce
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1996-12-12
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Correction and Proofreading (Printing)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- rough proof
1, record 13, English, rough%20proof
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- rough pull 1, record 13, English, rough%20pull
correct
- foul proof 1, record 13, English, foul%20proof
correct
- flat pull 1, record 13, English, flat%20pull
correct
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any proof pulled from type on a proofing press or from a plate without makeready showing what the material proofed looks like. 2, record 13, English, - rough%20proof
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Rough proofs are usually pulled for identification purposes only, before filing away type galleys or engravings for storage. Also, an in-house proof pulled to check the work. 2, record 13, English, - rough%20proof
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Correction d'épreuves (Imprimerie)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- épreuve en première
1, record 13, French, %C3%A9preuve%20en%20premi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- première typographique 1, record 13, French, premi%C3%A8re%20typographique
correct, feminine noun
- première 1, record 13, French, premi%C3%A8re
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'épreuve en première est le premier tirage fait sur une feuille de papier avec la composition telle qu'elle sort des mains du compositeur typographe ou telle qu'elle se présente en sortie de machine composeuse-fondeuse. L'épreuve est obtenue par encrage au rouleau à main et impression au taquoir ou à la presse à épreuve. Destinée à la correction en première, cette épreuve ne franchit pas les portes de l'imprimerie. 2, record 13, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20en%20premi%C3%A8re
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1996-01-09
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- newcomer
1, record 14, English, newcomer
correct, see observation
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
"Newcomer" can have two different nuances in tennis: 1) new player on the circuit, at least in the eyes of tennis and sports writers (FR: révélation, nouveau venu); 2) player who has never played in a major tennis tournament before, at least in the eyes of peers (FR: novice). Not to be confused with the English term "novice", i.e. an absolute beginner of the sport. Related term: first-timer. 1, record 14, English, - newcomer
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- novice
1, record 14, French, novice
correct, see observation, masculine and feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Joueur qui participe pour la première fois à un grand tournoi de tennis. 2, record 14, French, - novice
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «novice» peut avoir deux sens différent dans le monde du tennis, selon le contexte : 1) joueur qui fait ses débuts à une épreuve importante; 2) joueur qui aborde le tennis pour la première fois. 2, record 14, French, - novice
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sans compter que la chance leur a déjà souri au tirage au sort, offrant au premier tour un qualifié à Sampras et une novice à Graf. 1, record 14, French, - novice
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1996-01-03
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- novice
1, record 15, English, novice
correct, noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Person who has never played tennis before. 2, record 15, English, - novice
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with "new-comer" or with "beginner", i.e. someone who has already been initiated to the game, but who has not yet improved enough to qualify for the intermediate level. 2, record 15, English, - novice
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Mini-tennis, a miniature version of the full-court version, has been tailored to meet the needs of young children and seniors who are novices to the game, complete with a smaller playing area and smaller racquets. 1, record 15, English, - novice
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- novice
1, record 15, French, novice
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
- profane 2, record 15, French, profane
correct, masculine noun
- néophyte 3, record 15, French, n%C3%A9ophyte
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne qui aborde le tennis dont elle n’a aucune habitude, qui n’a pas d’expérience. 4, record 15, French, - novice
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Il est évident que, face à une gamme de modèles aussi variée et nombreuse, le profane et même l’habitué deviennent confus et ne savent plus comment choisir leur raquette de tennis. 2, record 15, French, - novice
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Il y a effectivement de ces néophytes du tennis, pressés par quelque mystérieuse échéance, qui veulent apprendre vite et surtout en arriver à orchestrer des coups spectaculaires même si la base laisse à désirer. 3, record 15, French, - novice
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «novice» peut avoir deux sens dans le monde tu tennis : 1) joueur qui participe pour la première fois à une épreuve importante; 2) personne qui aborde le tennis pour la première fois. 4, record 15, French, - novice
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Deportes de raqueta
Record 15, Main entry term, Spanish
- novato
1, record 15, Spanish, novato
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 15, Synonyms, Spanish
- jugador novel 1, record 15, Spanish, jugador%20novel
correct, masculine noun
- alumno novel 1, record 15, Spanish, alumno%20novel
correct, masculine noun
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Para los totalmente novatos, es recomendable acudir a una tienda especializada, de manera que los dependientes, a la vista de la corpulencia, la mano, etc., puedan aconsejarles la raqueta más idónea. Si esto no es posible y tampoco se dispone de ningún entrenador o profesor, lo mejor es acercarse a un club y preguntar a un jugador experimentado, que al menos en algo los podrá orientar. 1, record 15, Spanish, - novato
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 CONT
[...] un obstáculo con el que tropiezan todos los principiantes y jugadores noveles. 1, record 15, Spanish, - novato
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Hay muchos alumnos noveles que cuando intentan realizar un golpe liftado, simplemente raspan la pelota hacia arriba, pero no dan impacto ni dan giro de muñeca, con lo que la pelota sólo avanza unos metros y se les queda delante de las narices. 1, record 15, Spanish, - novato
Record 15, Key term(s)
- jugadora novel
Record 16 - internal organization data 1995-09-28
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Racquet Sports
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- join up
1, record 16, English, join%20up
correct, verb
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Sports de raquette
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- faire équipe
1, record 16, French, faire%20%C3%A9quipe
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En double mixte, Jill Hetherington, la seule représentante canadienne encore en lice à Flushing Meadows, a entrepris la deuxième semaine de l'épreuve en remportant son match de quart de finale. Hetherington [...] fait équipe pour la première fois avec le Sud-Africain John de Jager. 1, record 16, French, - faire%20%C3%A9quipe
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - external organization data 1994-10-18
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Nuclear Science and Technology
- Nuclear Fission Reactors
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- leakage rate test
1, record 17, English, leakage%20rate%20test
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- leakage test 1, record 17, English, leakage%20test
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Leakage Rate Tests. Prior to first criticality of any reactor, the leakage rate of its containment envelope shall be measured to demonstrate that it is not greater than the test acceptance leakage rate. Measurements shall be made at a range of pressures up to and including the positive design pressure for each part of the containment envelope. The test shall be conducted with containment components in a state sufficiently representative of those which would exist following an accident to demonstrate that the appropriate leakage rate would not be exceeded under such conditions. 1, record 17, English, - leakage%20rate%20test
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Sciences et techniques nucléaires
- Réacteurs nucléaires de fission
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- épreuve de débit de fuite
1, record 17, French, %C3%A9preuve%20de%20d%C3%A9bit%20de%20fuite
feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Épreuves de débit de fuite. Avant de procéder à la première divergence du réacteur, le débit de fuite de l'enceinte de confinement doit être mesuré pour démontrer qu'il n’ est pas supérieur au débit de fuite acceptable en cours d’épreuve. Des relevés doivent être pris à différentes pressions jusqu'à la limite incluse de la pression positive nominale de chaque partie du confinement. Les composants du système de confinement doivent être dans un état identique à celui qui existerait après un accident, de façon à démontrer que le débit de fuite approprié n’ est pas dépassé dans de telles conditions. 1, record 17, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20de%20d%C3%A9bit%20de%20fuite
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - external organization data 1994-10-04
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Engineering Tests and Reliability
- Transport of Goods
- Radiation Protection
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- leaching test
1, record 18, English, leaching%20test
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Test for Special Form Radioactive Material. ... Leaching test number one: The material is immersed for seven days in water at ambient temperature. The water has a pH value in the range 6 to 8 inclusive and a maximum conductivity of one millisiemens per metre (1 mS/m) at 20°C. The water with material is then heated to a temperature of 50°C and maintained at this temperature for four hours. The resulting activity in the water must not exceed 1.85 kBq. 1, record 18, English, - leaching%20test
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Fiabilité, contrôle et essais (Ingénierie)
- Transport de marchandises
- Radioprotection
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- épreuve de lixiviation
1, record 18, French, %C3%A9preuve%20de%20lixiviation
feminine noun
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Épreuves pour les matières radioactives sous forme spéciale. [...] Première épreuve de lixiviation. Les matières sont immergées pendant sept jours dans l'eau. L'eau a un pH compris entre 6 et 8 et une conductivité maximale d’un millisiemens par mètre(1mS/m) à 20°C. L'eau et les matières sont ensuite portées à une température de 50°C et maintenues à cette température pendant quatre heures. L'activité de l'eau qui en résulte n’ est pas supérieure à 1, 85 kBq. 1, record 18, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20de%20lixiviation
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1986-01-20
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Graphic Arts and Printing
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- first page proof stage 1, record 19, English, first%20page%20proof%20stage
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- étape de la première épreuve en pages 1, record 19, French, %C3%A9tape%20de%20la%20premi%C3%A8re%20%C3%A9preuve%20en%20pages
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Guide des autorisations RA 1, record 19, French, - %C3%A9tape%20de%20la%20premi%C3%A8re%20%C3%A9preuve%20en%20pages
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1984-05-28
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 20, Main entry term, English
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, Textual support, English
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The holders of tickets on the declared official winner of the first half of the Daily Double shall exchange such tickets for their choice on the second half of the Daily Double. 1, record 20, English, - choice
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- cheval choisi
1, record 20, French, cheval%20choisi
masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record number: 20, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lorsque le résultat de la première épreuve est connu, les porteurs de tickets du cheval gagnant viennent les échanges à un guichet déterminé contre un nombre équivalent de mises sur les chevaux choisis comme pouvant être selon eux gagnant de la deuxième épreuve de la combinaison(pair-double). 1, record 20, French, - cheval%20choisi
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1982-12-02
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
- Occupational Training
- Special Education
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- spatial test 1, record 21, English, spatial%20test
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, Textual support, English
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
For computer presentation they developed (...) three spatial tests: comparing figures, recognizing objects and pattern recognition (...) 1, record 21, English, - spatial%20test
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
- Orientation professionnelle
- Éducation spéciale
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- épreuve spatiale
1, record 21, French, %C3%A9preuve%20spatiale
correct
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record number: 21, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les principales catégories de tests. Tests d’intelligence. Une première catégorie est constituée par les épreuves de niveau mental dérivées de l'échelle de Binet-Simon.(...) D'autres tests d’intelligence se présentent sous la forme d’une épreuve collective.(...) Beaucoup d’entre eux sont composés de questions de plusieurs types différents(différentes épreuves verbales, numériques, spatiales, etc.)(...) 1, record 21, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20spatiale
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Graphic Arts and Printing
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- flat impression 1, record 22, English, flat%20impression
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, Textual support, English
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Imprimerie et arts graphiques
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- première épreuve 1, record 22, French, premi%C3%A8re%20%C3%A9preuve
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
- épreuve brute 1, record 22, French, %C3%A9preuve%20brute
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record number: 22, Textual support number: 1 OBS
épreuve tirée sans mise de dessus ni de dessous glossaire 57 1, record 22, French, - premi%C3%A8re%20%C3%A9preuve
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
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