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NME [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-04-28
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Paleontology
- Archaeology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- minimum number of elements
1, record 1, English, minimum%20number%20of%20elements
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MNE 1, record 1, English, MNE
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The least number of whole bones or their diagnostic parts that can account for a sample of bone fragments. 2, record 1, English, - minimum%20number%20of%20elements
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The minimum number of individuals (MNI) and the minimum number of animal units (MAU) are two of the most popular derived measurements, and each is based on a prior estimate of the minimum number of elements (MNE). 3, record 1, English, - minimum%20number%20of%20elements
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Paléontologie
- Archéologie
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- nombre minimum d’éléments
1, record 1, French, nombre%20minimum%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9l%C3%A9ments
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- NME 1, record 1, French, NME
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La comparaison la plus probante a été celle réalisée entre le nombre minimum d’éléments(NME) présents naturellement dans une carcasse d’ours et le NME moyen calculé pour les ours de Regourdou [...] 2, record 1, French, - nombre%20minimum%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9l%C3%A9ments
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] le terme «éléments» peut indiquer des parties complètes du squelette (ex : un fémur), mais il peut aussi faire référence à des parties incomplètes (ex : fragment distal de fémur). Il ne faut donc plus raisonner en termes d’individus, mais en termes de portions de squelette. 3, record 1, French, - nombre%20minimum%20d%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9l%C3%A9ments
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Paleontología
- Arqueología
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- número mínimo de elementos
1, record 1, Spanish, n%C3%BAmero%20m%C3%ADnimo%20de%20elementos
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
- NME 1, record 1, Spanish, NME
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El NME es una unidad analítica y no de observación. Según Lyman (1994), fue una medida que se introdujo para paliar la falta de precisión en la fragmentación de los elementos del esqueleto. 1, record 1, Spanish, - n%C3%BAmero%20m%C3%ADnimo%20de%20elementos
Record 2 - internal organization data 2010-11-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Land Equipment (Military)
- Demolition (Military)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- remotely operated mechanical explosives clearance system
1, record 2, English, remotely%20operated%20mechanical%20explosives%20clearance%20system
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ROMECS 1, record 2, English, ROMECS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The ROMECS is a remote control self-propelled mechanical mine clearing equipment with unique flair assembly that creates a ground strike pattern to destroy landmines and IED [improvised explosive devices]. 2, record 2, English, - remotely%20operated%20mechanical%20explosives%20clearance%20system
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The ROMECS is primarily intended to provide the CF [Canadian Forces] with an enhanced explosive clearance capability across the spectrum of deployed operations. The ROMECS is capable of detonating and removing surface and concealed explosive threats in order to allow the ground forces to operate safely and effectively. A secondary role of the ROMECS is to remotely clear routes of debris that may contain explosive hazards intended to target CF personnel, our Allies or non-combatants. 3, record 2, English, - remotely%20operated%20mechanical%20explosives%20clearance%20system
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
remotely operated mechanical explosives clearance system; ROMECS: term and abbreviation confirmed by a technician, ILS (Integrated Logistics Support) - EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal), Combat Support Equipment Management, National Defence. 4, record 2, English, - remotely%20operated%20mechanical%20explosives%20clearance%20system
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Not to be confused with "remotely piloted vehicle (RPV)" or "remotely operated vehicle (ROV)," which designate a more generic concept. 4, record 2, English, - remotely%20operated%20mechanical%20explosives%20clearance%20system
Record 2, Key term(s)
- remotely operated mechanical explosive clearance system
- remotely-operated mechanical explosives clearance system
- remotely-operated mechanical explosive clearance system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Matériel terrestre (Militaire)
- Destruction (Militaire)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- système mécanique d’enlèvement d’explosifs commandé à distance
1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20m%C3%A9canique%20d%26rsquo%3Benl%C3%A8vement%20d%26rsquo%3Bexplosifs%20command%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20distance
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- SMEECD 1, record 2, French, SMEECD
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
système mécanique d’enlèvement d’explosifs commandé à distance; SMEECD : terme et abréviation confirmés par un technicien, SLI(Soutien logistique intégré)-NME(Neutralisation des explosifs et munitions), Gestion de l'équipement d’appui au combat, Défense nationale. 2, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20m%C3%A9canique%20d%26rsquo%3Benl%C3%A8vement%20d%26rsquo%3Bexplosifs%20command%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20distance
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec «véhicule télécommandé (RPV)», «véhicule télépiloté (ROV)» ou «véhicule téléguidé (VTG)», qui désignent une notion plus générique. 2, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20m%C3%A9canique%20d%26rsquo%3Benl%C3%A8vement%20d%26rsquo%3Bexplosifs%20command%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20distance
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 1993-01-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- National Marriage Encounter
1, record 3, English, National%20Marriage%20Encounter
correct, United States
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- NME 2, record 3, English, NME
correct, United States
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Offers weekend retreat programs organized by married couples and a member of the clergy. 1, record 3, English, - National%20Marriage%20Encounter
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- National Marriage Encounter
1, record 3, French, National%20Marriage%20Encounter
correct, United States
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- NME 2, record 3, French, NME
correct, United States
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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