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EPREUVE PUISSANCE [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- power event
1, record 1, English, power%20event
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The throws (shot-put, discus, hammer and javelin) are power events. 1, record 1, English, - power%20event
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Term usually used in the plural. 2, record 1, English, - power%20event
Record 1, Key term(s)
- power events
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- épreuve de puissance
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9preuve%20de%20puissance
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les lancers (poids, disque, marteau et javelot) sont des épreuves de puissance. 1, record 1, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20de%20puissance
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Terme habituellement utilisé au pluriel. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20de%20puissance
Record 1, Key term(s)
- épreuves de puissance
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-08-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
- Veterinary Medicine
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- product outline
1, record 2, English, product%20outline
correct, federal act
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] detailed description of ... the process followed in preparing a veterinary biologic and any diluent to be used therewith, ... the methods and procedures to be employed in handling, storing, administering and testing a veterinary biologic and any diluent to be used therewith, and ... the tests used to establish the purity, safety, potency and efficacy of a veterinary biologic, and the purity and safety of any diluent to be used therewith, and the results of all such tests ... 1, record 2, English, - product%20outline
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
- Médecine vétérinaire
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- données générales sur le produit
1, record 2, French, donn%C3%A9es%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales%20sur%20le%20produit
correct, federal act, feminine noun, plural
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] description détaillée [...] du procédé de préparation d’un produit vétérinaire biologique et de tout diluant qui doit être utilisé avec celui-ci, [...] des méthodes et modalités de manutention, d’entreposage, d’administration et d’épreuve d’un produit vétérinaire biologique et de tout diluant qui doit être utilisé avec celui-ci, et [...] des épreuves-et de leurs résultats-effectuées afin d’établir la pureté, l'innocuité, la puissance et l'efficacité d’un produit vétérinaire biologique, et la pureté et l'innocuité de tout diluant qui sera utilisé avec celui-ci. 1, record 2, French, - donn%C3%A9es%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rales%20sur%20le%20produit
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-06-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Martial Arts
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- judo
1, record 3, English, judo
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Judo was developed from the martial art of jujitsu and established as a sport in Japan in 1882. In its evolution from a fighting art, the sport emphasizes balance, reflex, power, flexibility and coordination. 2, record 3, English, - judo
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
judo: official term of the Pan American Games. 3, record 3, English, - judo
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Arts martiaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- judo
1, record 3, French, judo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le judo est dérivé de l'art martial du jujitsu et a été établi comme épreuve sportive au Japon en 1882. Dans son évolution comme art de combat, le sport met l'accent sur l'équilibre, les réflexes, la puissance, la flexibilité et la coordination 2, record 3, French, - judo
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Artes marciales
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- judo
1, record 3, Spanish, judo
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El judo es un arte marcial y deporte de combate olímpico de origen japonés. Judo significa camino de la suavidad y es un deporte en el que se ve involucrado todo el cuerpo y cuya intensidad y demanda cardiovascular pueden ser modulados perfectamente por el deportista. 2, record 3, Spanish, - judo
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
judo: término oficial de los Juegos Panamericanos. 3, record 3, Spanish, - judo
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-05-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Track and Field
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- strong finisher
1, record 4, English, strong%20finisher
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Runner with a strong finish. 2, record 4, English, - strong%20finisher
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The anchor man in this combination is the best all-round man and strongest finisher. 3, record 4, English, - strong%20finisher
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Athlétisme
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- bon finisseur
1, record 4, French, bon%20finisseur
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- bonne finisseuse 1, record 4, French, bonne%20finisseuse
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Qui termine une épreuve en force, en puissance. 1, record 4, French, - bon%20finisseur
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-04-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- puissance
1, record 5, English, puissance
correct, see observation, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- puissance jumping 2, record 5, English, puissance%20jumping
correct
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A competition involving jumping for height. At the end of each round, the number of jumps is reduced and the remaining jumps are made higher, until only two jumps remain. Jumps may reach a height of 2 metres or so. 3, record 5, English, - puissance
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The competition which tests jumping ability alone is known as a "Puissance"; in this case there is no recourse to the clock, since the object is to test the horse over a "limited number of large obstacles". During successive jump-offs, the fences are reduced to a minimum of two (one spread and one upright) and these are made progressively more difficult. The International Equestrian Federation (F.É.I.) immposes a limit of four jump-offs in "Puissance" competitions and, if there is still equality after the fourth jump-off, the first prize is divided. 4, record 5, English, - puissance
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- épreuve de puissance
1, record 5, French, %C3%A9preuve%20de%20puissance
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Compétition de sauts en hauteur; à la fin de chaque manche, on diminue le nombre d’obstacles à franchir tout en augmentant la hauteur de ceux qui restent; on continue jusqu’à ce qu’il ne reste plus que 2 obstacles; les obstacles peuvent atteindre jusqu’à 2 mètres de hauteur. 2, record 5, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20de%20puissance
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2008-02-06
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Various Military Titles
- Physical Fitness Training and Bodybuilding
- Land Forces
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Land Force Command Physical Fitness Standard
1, record 6, English, Land%20Force%20Command%20Physical%20Fitness%20Standard
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- LFCPFS 1, record 6, English, LFCPFS
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The program for meeting LFCPFS emphasizes endurance and muscular strength, aerobic capability, power and flexibility. ... LFCPFS constitutes a single standard for all 5 ASG [5 Area Support Group] personnel, regardless of gender, age or size. Three tests were selected to assess the physical fitness of Army personnel. The tests must be performed consecutively, and failure on one test requires a re-take of the three tests that comprise [the] LFCPFS. These tests are: marching 13 kilometres carrying a load of 24 kilograms in under 2 hours, 26 minutes, 20 seconds; evacuating a victim over a distance of 100 metres in under 60 seconds; and digging a trench comprising 0.486 square metre of gravel in under 6 minutes. 1, record 6, English, - Land%20Force%20Command%20Physical%20Fitness%20Standard
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Appellations militaires diverses
- Conditionnement physique et culturisme
- Forces terrestres
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Norme d’aptitude physique du Commandement de la Force terrestre
1, record 6, French, Norme%20d%26rsquo%3Baptitude%20physique%20du%20Commandement%20de%20la%20Force%20terrestre
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- NAPCFT 1, record 6, French, NAPCFT
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le programme pour atteindre la NAPCFT met l'accent sur l'endurance et la force musculaire, la capacité aérobique, la puissance et la souplesse. [...] La NAPCFT constitue une norme unique pour tout le personnel du 5 GSS [5e Groupe de soutien de secteur], peu importe le sexe, l'âge et la taille. Trois épreuves ont été sélectionnées afin d’évaluer la condition physique du personnel de l'Armée de terre. Les épreuves doivent être exécutées de façon consécutive de sorte que l'échec d’une seule épreuve entraîne la reprise des trois épreuves de la NAPCFT. Ces trois épreuves sont : la marche de 13 kilomètres avec charge de 24 kilogrammes en moins de 2 heures 26 minutes 20 secondes; l'évacuation d’une victime sur une distance de 100 mètres en moins de 60 secondes; et le creusage d’une tranchée de 0, 486 mètre carré de gravier en moins de 6 minutes. 1, record 6, French, - Norme%20d%26rsquo%3Baptitude%20physique%20du%20Commandement%20de%20la%20Force%20terrestre
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1989-07-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Magnetism and Electromagnetism
- Audio Technology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- sub-woofer system 1, record 7, English, sub%2Dwoofer%20system
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Magnétisme et électromagnétisme
- Électroacoustique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- enceinte d’extrêmes-graves
1, record 7, French, enceinte%20d%26rsquo%3Bextr%C3%AAmes%2Dgraves
proposal, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Enceinte acoustique renfermant un haut-parleur spécialement conçu pour la restitution des notes les plus basses du spectre sonore (et donc capable, en théorie, de descendre à 20 Hz). 1, record 7, French, - enceinte%20d%26rsquo%3Bextr%C3%AAmes%2Dgraves
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En raison des pressions mises en jeu et de l'énergie sonore des basses fréquences audiophoniques, une telle enceinte doit présenter des caractéristiques peu communes : robustesse à toute épreuve(ou presque), absence totale de résonances parasites, etc. Depuis quelques années, la presque totalité des enceintes d’extrêmes-graves sont asservies, c'est-à-dire qu'elles renferment un amplificateur dont la puissance de sortie dépend des signaux reçus d’un capteur intégré au haut-parleur. 1, record 7, French, - enceinte%20d%26rsquo%3Bextr%C3%AAmes%2Dgraves
Record 7, Key term(s)
- haut-parleur d’extrêmes-graves
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1988-09-22
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Blasting Work (Mining)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- strength
1, record 8, English, strength
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The strength of an explosive is related to its energy content and is therefore regarded as a measure of its ability to do useful work ... In the past, the strength of a particular dynamite type explosive was determined by comparing its capacity to deflect a ballistic mortar with that of Blasting Gelatine or TNT .... In the trade, two ratings of strength are used ... Some manufacturers rate their explosives on weight strength and others on a cartridge strength basis. Some do not even rate them at all in their literature, but refer to them under a trade name ... The strength of blasting agents is expressed on a different basis. 3, record 8, English, - strength
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Travail aux explosifs (Exploitation minière)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- puissance
1, record 8, French, puissance
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- indice d’énergie 2, record 8, French, indice%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9nergie
masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La puissance d’un explosif est l'énergie utilisable pour un effet déterminé, de destruction ou d’abattage par exemple : cette puissance est fonction de l'énergie dégagée par l'explosion elle-même, et sa valeur maximale théorique est donc la chaleur d’explosion définie plus haut. Pratiquement, on détermine cette puissance par des essais comparatifs, normalisés, d’une manière relative par rapport à un explosif témoin(en général la mélinite) : coefficient d’utilisation pratique, travail au mortier balistique, épreuve de la bulle [...] 3, record 8, French, - puissance
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La puissance ne doit pas être confondue avec la brisance qui se définit par l’aptitude d’un explosif à fragmenter plus ou moins fort, à masse égale, le matériau placé dans le voisinage immédiat de son lieu de détonation [...] 3, record 8, French, - puissance
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1985-01-15
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- dielectric strength test 1, record 9, English, dielectric%20strength%20test
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dielectric strength test (test No. 1). A test voltage with a value of 2 kV r.m.s., practically sinusoidal in form, with a frequency between 45 and 65 Hz inclusive and supplied by a source with an apparent power of at least 500 VA, is applied for one minute between, firstly, all terminals interconnected between themselves, and secondly, a flat metal surface on which the meter base rests. For detachable type meters, the voltage is applied between the interconnected terminals, and the metal casing of the meter. No disruptive discharge must occur during the test. 2, record 9, English, - dielectric%20strength%20test
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- épreuve de rigidité diélectrique
1, record 9, French, %C3%A9preuve%20de%20rigidit%C3%A9%20di%C3%A9lectrique
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Épreuve de rigidité diélectrique(essai no. 1). Une tension d’essai de valeur efficace 2 kV, pratiquement sinusoïdale, de fréquence comprise entre 45 et 65 Hz, fournie par une source d’une puissance apparente d’au moins 500 VA, est appliquée pendant une minute entre, d’une part, toutes les bornes reliées entre elles et, d’autre part, une surface métallique plane sur laquelle repose de socle du compteur. Pour les compteurs de type embrochable, la tension est appliquée entre les bornes reliées ensemble et l'enveloppe métallique du compteur. Pendant l'essai, aucune décharge disruptive ne doit se produire. 1, record 9, French, - %C3%A9preuve%20de%20rigidit%C3%A9%20di%C3%A9lectrique
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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