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IDC [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2022-05-10
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Information Processing (Informatics)
- Internet and Telematics
- Psychology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Internet of Behaviours
1, record 1, English, Internet%20of%20Behaviours
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Internet of Behaviors 2, record 1, English, Internet%20of%20Behaviors
correct
- IoB 3, record 1, English, IoB
correct
- IoB 3, record 1, English, IoB
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
IoB is a process where user data is analyzed in terms of behavioral psychology. Based on this analysis, new approaches to the development of user experience (UX), search experience optimization (SXO), and end products and companies' services and how to promote them are formed. 3, record 1, English, - Internet%20of%20Behaviours
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
- Internet et télématique
- Psychologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Internet des comportements
1, record 1, French, Internet%20des%20comportements
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- IdC 1, record 1, French, IdC
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La collecte et l'utilisation de [...] données pour susciter des comportements est un concept appelé l'Internet des comportements(IdC). 1, record 1, French, - Internet%20des%20comportements
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Internet du comportement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-12-09
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- IT Security
- Encryption and Decryption
- Banking
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- identifier of CKD or CKT
1, record 2, English, identifier%20of%20CKD%20or%20CKT
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- IDC 1, record 2, English, IDC
correct, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The identification of a key distribution centre (CKD) or a key translation centre (CKT). 1, record 2, English, - identifier%20of%20CKD%20or%20CKT
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
identifier of CKD or CKT; IDC: term, abbreviation and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in 1993. 2, record 2, English, - identifier%20of%20CKD%20or%20CKT
Record 2, Key term(s)
- identifier of a key distribution centre or key translation centre
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité des TI
- Chiffrage et déchiffrage
- Banque
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- identifiant de CKD ou de CKT
1, record 2, French, identifiant%20de%20CKD%20ou%20de%20CKT
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- IDC 1, record 2, French, IDC
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Identification d’un centre de distribution de clés (CKD) ou d’un centre de traduction de clés (CKT). 1, record 2, French, - identifiant%20de%20CKD%20ou%20de%20CKT
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
identifiant de CKD ou de CKT; IDC : terme, abréviation et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation(ISO) en 1993. 2, record 2, French, - identifiant%20de%20CKD%20ou%20de%20CKT
Record 2, Key term(s)
- identifiant d’un centre de distribution de clés ou d’un centre de traduction de clés
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-03-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Co-operative Development Initiative
1, record 3, English, Co%2Doperative%20Development%20Initiative
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- CDI 1, record 3, English, CDI
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada. The Co-operative Development Initiative (CDI) is a program designed to enhance the quality of life in Canada through supporting the development of co-operatives in areas of federal priority. The CDI is divided into two program components: Advisory Services and Innovation and Research. 1, record 3, English, - Co%2Doperative%20Development%20Initiative
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Initiative de développement coopératif
1, record 3, French, Initiative%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20coop%C3%A9ratif
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- IDC 1, record 3, French, IDC
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Agriculture et Agroalimentaire Canada. L'Initiative de développement coopératif(IDC) est un programme conçu pour améliorer la qualité de vie au Canada en favorisant le développement de coopératives dans des secteurs jugés prioritaires par le gouvernement fédéral. L'IDC a deux composantes : le volet «Services conseils» et le volet «Innovation et recherche». 1, record 3, French, - Initiative%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20coop%C3%A9ratif
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-10-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Religion (General)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Christian Democrat International
1, record 4, English, Christian%20Democrat%20International
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- CDI 1, record 4, English, CDI
correct, international
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- Christian Democratic World Union 2, record 4, English, Christian%20Democratic%20World%20Union
former designation, correct
- CDWU 3, record 4, English, CDWU
former designation, correct, international
- CDWU 3, record 4, English, CDWU
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Main title reproduced from the document "United Nations and Related Bodies, Specialized Agencies of the United Nations System, Intergovernmental Organizations, International Non-Governmental Organizations, Networks, Systems, Foundations and Similar Institutions", with the authorization of UNESCO. 4, record 4, English, - Christian%20Democrat%20International
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Religion (Généralités)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Internationale démocrate-chrétienne
1, record 4, French, Internationale%20d%C3%A9mocrate%2Dchr%C3%A9tienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- IDC 2, record 4, French, IDC
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Union mondiale démocrate chrétienne 1, record 4, French, Union%20mondiale%20d%C3%A9mocrate%20chr%C3%A9tienne
former designation, correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Religión (Generalidades)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- Internacional Demócrata Cristiana
1, record 4, Spanish, Internacional%20Dem%C3%B3crata%20Cristiana
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- IDC 1, record 4, Spanish, IDC
correct, feminine noun, international
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- Unión Mundial Demócrata Cristiana 2, record 4, Spanish, Uni%C3%B3n%20Mundial%20Dem%C3%B3crata%20Cristiana
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- UMDC 2, record 4, Spanish, UMDC
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- UMDC 2, record 4, Spanish, UMDC
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Internacional Demócrata Cristiana reúne en su seno a partidos y organizaciones políticas que inspiran su conducta en los principios del humanismo cristiano e integral. 2, record 4, Spanish, - Internacional%20Dem%C3%B3crata%20Cristiana
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-01-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- International Diamond Council
1, record 5, English, International%20Diamond%20Council
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- IDC 1, record 5, English, IDC
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[An] international organization founded by the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) and the International Diamond Manufacturers' Association (IDMA) in 1975 to establish uniform rules for diamond grading and nomenclature. In 1978, the organization established the IDC Rules for grading polished diamonds, a system used by the Hoge Raad voor Diamant of Antwerp, the Swedish National Testing Institute, the Jewellery Council of South Africa, the Diamant Prüflabor of Idar-Oberstein, Germany, and the Central Gem Laboratory of Japan. 2, record 5, English, - International%20Diamond%20Council
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- International Diamond Council
1, record 5, French, International%20Diamond%20Council
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- IDC 1, record 5, French, IDC
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-02-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Military Occupational Codes - Officers
- Military Training
Universal entry(ies) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Royal College of Defence Studies
1, record 6, English, Royal%20College%20of%20Defence%20Studies
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- rcds 1, record 6, English, rcds
correct
- WB 1, record 6, English, WB
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- Imperial Defence College, London 1, record 6, English, Imperial%20Defence%20College%2C%20London
correct, see observation
- idc 1, record 6, English, idc
correct, see observation
- WB 1, record 6, English, WB
correct
- idc 1, record 6, English, idc
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The military qualification symbol is "rcds". 2, record 6, English, - Royal%20College%20of%20Defence%20Studies
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
WB: classification specialty qualification code. 2, record 6, English, - Royal%20College%20of%20Defence%20Studies
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
The Imperial Defence College, London course (IDC) is discontinued. 2, record 6, English, - Royal%20College%20of%20Defence%20Studies
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Royal College of Defense Studies
- Imperial Defence College
- Imperial Defense College, London
- Imperial Defense College
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Groupes professionnels militaires des officiers
- Instruction du personnel militaire
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Royal College of Defence Studies
1, record 6, French, Royal%20College%20of%20Defence%20Studies
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- rcds 1, record 6, French, rcds
correct
- WB 1, record 6, French, WB
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- Imperial Defence College, London 1, record 6, French, Imperial%20Defence%20College%2C%20London
correct, see observation
- idc 1, record 6, French, idc
correct, see observation
- WB 1, record 6, French, WB
correct
- idc 1, record 6, French, idc
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le symbole de qualification militaire est «idc». 2, record 6, French, - Royal%20College%20of%20Defence%20Studies
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
WB : code de qualification de spécialiste (classifications). 2, record 6, French, - Royal%20College%20of%20Defence%20Studies
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Le cours Imperial Defence College, London, ne se donne plus. 2, record 6, French, - Royal%20College%20of%20Defence%20Studies
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Royal College of Defense Studies
- Imperial Defence College
- Imperial Defense College, London
- Imperial Defense College
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-06-01
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Gemmology
- Diamond Industry
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- white
1, record 7, English, white
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- white H 2, record 7, English, white%20H
- Wesselton 3, record 7, English, Wesselton
see observation
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A term on the CIBJO (International Confederation of Jewellery, Silverware, Diamonds, Pearls and Stones) and IDC (International Diamond Council) colour grading scales for near-colourless diamonds, equivalent to the GIA (Gemological Institute of America) colour grade H. 4, record 7, English, - white
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A colour grade for polished diamonds. 5, record 7, English, - white
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Wesselton: The Scan. D.N. (Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature) colour grade. 6, record 7, English, - white
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Gemmologie
- Industrie diamantaire
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- blanc
1, record 7, French, blanc
correct, adjective
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- Wesselton 2, record 7, French, Wesselton
see observation
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Désignation de couleur de la CIBJO(Confédération internationale de la bijouterie, joaillerie, orfèvrerie, des diamants, perles et pierres) et IDC(International Diamond Council), pour les diamants presque incolores, qui correspond à la désignation H du système GIA(Gemological Institute of America). 3, record 7, French, - blanc
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Wesselton : Désignation de la Scan. D.N. (Scandinavian Diamond Nomenclature). 4, record 7, French, - blanc
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2003-03-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- National and International Security
- Peace-Keeping Operations
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Regional Security and Peacekeeping Division
1, record 8, English, Regional%20Security%20and%20Peacekeeping%20Division
correct, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- IDC 2, record 8, English, IDC
correct, Canada
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, International Security Bureau. 3, record 8, English, - Regional%20Security%20and%20Peacekeeping%20Division
Record 8, Key term(s)
- Division of Regional Security and Peacekeeping
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Sécurité nationale et internationale
- Opérations de maintien de la paix
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Direction de la sécurité régionale et du maintien de la paix
1, record 8, French, Direction%20de%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20r%C3%A9gionale%20et%20du%20maintien%20de%20la%20paix
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- IDC 2, record 8, French, IDC
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ministère des Affaires étrangères et du Commerce international, Direction générale de la sécurité internationale. 3, record 8, French, - Direction%20de%20la%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9%20r%C3%A9gionale%20et%20du%20maintien%20de%20la%20paix
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1998-12-09
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Programs and Courses
- Labour and Employment
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Career Development Initiative 1, record 9, English, Career%20Development%20Initiative
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes et de cours
- Travail et emploi
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- Initiative de développement de carrière
1, record 9, French, Initiative%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20de%20carri%C3%A8re
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- IDC 1, record 9, French, IDC
feminine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1998-02-25
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
- Social Services and Social Work
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- Institut de développement communautaire 1, record 10, English, Institut%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20communautaire
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
- Services sociaux et travail social
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- Institut de développement communautaire
1, record 10, French, Institut%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20communautaire
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- IDC 1, record 10, French, IDC
masculine noun
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il n’existe pas de traduction officielle pour cette appellation. 2, record 10, French, - Institut%20de%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20communautaire
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1993-02-20
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- waiting period code
1, record 11, English, waiting%20period%20code
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- WP code 1, record 11, English, WP%20code
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- indicatif du délai de carence
1, record 11, French, indicatif%20du%20d%C3%A9lai%20de%20carence
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- IDC 1, record 11, French, IDC
correct
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lexique de l’assurance-chômage, Emploi et Immigration Canada. 2, record 11, French, - indicatif%20du%20d%C3%A9lai%20de%20carence
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1992-11-01
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Documents and Works
- Labour and Employment
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Software and National Competitiveness : Human Resource Issues and Opportunities 1, record 12, English, Software%20and%20National%20Competitiveness%20%3A%20Human%20Resource%20Issues%20and%20Opportunities
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Titres de documents et d'œuvres
- Travail et emploi
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Le logiciel et la capacité concurrentielle du Canada Les ressources humaines - enjeux et possibilités 1, record 12, French, Le%20logiciel%20et%20la%20capacit%C3%A9%20concurrentielle%20du%20Canada%20Les%20ressources%20humaines%20%2D%20enjeux%20et%20possibilit%C3%A9s
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : Document établi en décembre 1991 par le Comité directeur sur les ressources humaines dans le secteur du logiciel avec l'aide de Peat Marwick Stevenson & Kellogg, Abt Associates of Canada et IDC Canada. 1, record 12, French, - Le%20logiciel%20et%20la%20capacit%C3%A9%20concurrentielle%20du%20Canada%20Les%20ressources%20humaines%20%2D%20enjeux%20et%20possibilit%C3%A9s
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1987-12-18
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- International Data Corporation
1, record 13, English, International%20Data%20Corporation
correct, United States
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
- IDC 2, record 13, English, IDC
correct, United States
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In Massachusetts. 1, record 13, English, - International%20Data%20Corporation
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- International Data Corporation
1, record 13, French, International%20Data%20Corporation
correct, feminine noun, United States
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
- IDC 2, record 13, French, IDC
correct, feminine noun, United States
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1986-02-06
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Underwater Diving (Sports)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- counter lung 1, record 14, English, counter%20lung
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Plongée sous-marine (Sports)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- circuit d’alimentation auxiliaire
1, record 14, French, circuit%20d%26rsquo%3Balimentation%20auxiliaire
masculine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
en cas de panne du circuit rp4 principal d’alimentation en air ou en oxygène, ce circuit fournit automatiquement le gaz nécessaire au plongeur autonome bureau de terminologie du IDC plongée sous-marine 95jrl/17. 6. 74 AW/08 1, record 14, French, - circuit%20d%26rsquo%3Balimentation%20auxiliaire
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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