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OMB [3 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-01-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Sociology of Human Relations
- Federal Administration
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- ombudsman
1, record 1, English, ombudsman
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- OMB 2, record 1, English, OMB
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- ombudswoman 3, record 1, English, ombudswoman
correct, see observation
- ombudsperson 3, record 1, English, ombudsperson
correct, see observation
- ombud 3, record 1, English, ombud
correct, see observation
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The word "ombudsman" comes from the Swedish words "ombud," meaning "delegate," and "man," in the sense of "human being." … an ombudsman's duties may include the following: defending the rights of citizens by investigating complaints in the public and private sectors; listening to and supporting employees dealing with equity or mental health issues; assisting victims of crime; providing information, advice and mechanisms for resolving grievances and disputes fairly and effectively. 3, record 1, English, - ombudsman
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ombudsman: In the federal public service, the Translation Bureau recommends the use of the English term "ombudsman," regardless of the gender of the person who holds the position. 3, record 1, English, - ombudsman
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ombudsman: The recommended plural form in English is "ombudsmen." 3, record 1, English, - ombudsman
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
ombudswoman: designation used only when referring to women. 4, record 1, English, - ombudsman
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
ombudsperson; ombud: The word "ombudsperson" and the form "ombud" are also sometimes used as gender-neutral and inclusive terms. 3, record 1, English, - ombudsman
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 5 OBS
ombudsman; OMB: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 5, record 1, English, - ombudsman
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Modes substitutifs de résolution des différends
- Sociologie des relations humaines
- Administration fédérale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- ombudsman
1, record 1, French, ombudsman
correct, see observation, masculine and feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- OMB 2, record 1, French, OMB
correct, masculine and feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- ombud 3, record 1, French, ombud
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le mot «ombudsman» vient des mots suédois «ombud», qui veut dire «délégué», et «man», qui signifie «être humain». […] l’ombudsman peut notamment assumer les responsabilités suivantes : défendre les droits des citoyens en enquêtant sur les plaintes dans les secteurs public et privé; écouter et soutenir les employés qui ont des difficultés liées à l’équité ou à la santé mentale; répondre aux besoins des victimes d’actes criminels; fournir de l’information, des conseils et des mécanismes permettant de régler efficacement et équitablement les griefs et les différends. 3, record 1, French, - ombudsman
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ombudsman : Dans la fonction publique fédérale, le Bureau de la traduction recommande d’employer le terme français «ombudsman», quel que soit le genre de la personne concernée. 3, record 1, French, - ombudsman
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ombudsman : D’autres termes sont employés pour désigner le rôle d’une personne auprès d’une clientèle en particulier. Ils ne décrivent souvent qu’une des diverses fonctions que peut exercer l’ombudsman. Ces termes sont principalement composés avec les mots suivants : protecteur (par exemple : protecteur du citoyen); défenseur (par exemple : défenseur des droits de la personne); médiateur (par exemple : médiateur de l’Université). 3, record 1, French, - ombudsman
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
ombudsman : La forme plurielle recommandée en français est «ombudsmans». 3, record 1, French, - ombudsman
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 4 OBS
ombudsman; OMB : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 1, French, - ombudsman
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Medios alternativos de resolución de conflictos
- Sociología de las relaciones humanas
- Administración federal
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- defensor
1, record 1, Spanish, defensor
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- defensora 2, record 1, Spanish, defensora
correct, feminine noun
- ómbudsman 3, record 1, Spanish, %C3%B3mbudsman
correct, common gender
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
defensor; defensora: El Diccionario panhispánico de dudas aconseja que se utilice la voz "defensor" cuando se hace referencia a la figura que defiende los derechos de grupos determinados, diferente a la persona designada para proteger los derechos fundamentales de los ciudadanos ante los poderes públicos. En casos puntuales, la voz "defensor" va generalmente acompañada del nombre de quien defiende: defensor del lector, defensor del consumidor, etc. 2, record 1, Spanish, - defensor
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ómbudsman: La Fundación del Español Urgente (Fundéu BBVA), con el asesoramiento de la Real Academia Española, recomienda que, en caso de adaptar la voz sueca "ombudsman" al español, lo apropiado es escribirla con tilde en la "o", para reflejar la pronunciación esdrújula original: "ómbudsman". 3, record 1, Spanish, - defensor
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-09-10
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Government Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
- Public Sector Budgeting
- Financial and Budgetary Management
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Office of Management and Budget
1, record 2, English, Office%20of%20Management%20and%20Budget
correct, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- OMB 2, record 2, English, OMB
correct, United States
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Bureau of the Budget 3, record 2, English, Bureau%20of%20the%20Budget
former designation, correct, United States
- BOB 4, record 2, English, BOB
former designation, correct, United States
- BOB 4, record 2, English, BOB
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités gouvernementaux non canadiens
- Budget des collectivités publiques
- Gestion budgétaire et financière
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Office of Management and Budget
1, record 2, French, Office%20of%20Management%20and%20Budget
correct, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- OMB 2, record 2, French, OMB
correct, United States
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Bureau of the Budget 3, record 2, French, Bureau%20of%20the%20Budget
former designation, correct, United States
- BOB 4, record 2, French, BOB
former designation, correct, United States
- BOB 4, record 2, French, BOB
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pour exécuter ses tâches, la présidence américaine dispose de bon nombre d’agences, organisations et institutions diverses. La plus importante est l'Office of Management and Budget(OMB), sorte de Conseil du Trésor qui dirige et coordonne les budgets des départements. 5, record 2, French, - Office%20of%20Management%20and%20Budget
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités gubernamentales no canadienses
- Presupuestación del sector público
- Gestión presupuestaria y financiera
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- Oficina de Gerencia y Presupuesto
1, record 2, Spanish, Oficina%20de%20Gerencia%20y%20Presupuesto
feminine noun, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Oficina de Administración y Presupuesto
Record 3 - internal organization data 2004-04-14
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Traffic Audit Bureau for Media Measurement
1, record 3, English, Traffic%20Audit%20Bureau%20for%20Media%20Measurement
correct, United States
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- TAB 1, record 3, English, TAB
correct, United States
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Traffic Audit Bureau 1, record 3, English, Traffic%20Audit%20Bureau
former designation, correct, United States
- Out-of-Home Measurement Bureau 1, record 3, English, Out%2Dof%2DHome%20Measurement%20Bureau
former designation, correct, United States
- OMB 1, record 3, English, OMB
former designation, correct, United States
- OMB 1, record 3, English, OMB
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
TAB's primary role is to authenticate the circulation data of Out-of-Home media. In doing so, it seeks to inform and educate the advertising community regarding the quantitative and qualitative value of Out-of-Home media, accommodating new forms as they develop without compromising standards of integrity. In specific instances TAB also certifies advertising placement. 1, record 3, English, - Traffic%20Audit%20Bureau%20for%20Media%20Measurement
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Traffic Audit Bureau for Media Measurement
1, record 3, French, Traffic%20Audit%20Bureau%20for%20Media%20Measurement
correct, masculine noun, United States
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- TAB 1, record 3, French, TAB
correct, masculine noun, United States
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Traffic Audit Bureau 1, record 3, French, Traffic%20Audit%20Bureau
former designation, correct, masculine noun, United States
- Out-of-Home Measurement Bureau 1, record 3, French, Out%2Dof%2DHome%20Measurement%20Bureau
former designation, correct, masculine noun, United States
- OMB 1, record 3, French, OMB
former designation, correct, United States
- OMB 1, record 3, French, OMB
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
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