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TOLERANCE CAPACITE [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-11-04
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupational Health and Safety
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- functional capacity evaluation
1, record 1, English, functional%20capacity%20evaluation
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- FCE 1, record 1, English, FCE
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- functional abilities evaluation 2, record 1, English, functional%20abilities%20evaluation
correct
- FAE 2, record 1, English, FAE
correct
- FAE 2, record 1, English, FAE
- functional ability evaluation 3, record 1, English, functional%20ability%20evaluation
correct
- FAE 3, record 1, English, FAE
correct
- FAE 3, record 1, English, FAE
- functional capability evaluation 4, record 1, English, functional%20capability%20evaluation
correct
- FCE 4, record 1, English, FCE
correct
- FCE 4, record 1, English, FCE
- functional evaluation 5, record 1, English, functional%20evaluation
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] set of tests, practices and observations that are combined to determine the ability of the evaluated person to function in a variety of circumstances, most often employment, in an objective manner. 6, record 1, English, - functional%20capacity%20evaluation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A functional abilities evaluation (FAE), or functional capacity evaluation (FCE), provides important and objective information about a claimant's ability or inability to return to work or daily activities. 2, record 1, English, - functional%20capacity%20evaluation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Santé et sécurité au travail
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- évaluation des capacités fonctionnelles
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9valuation%20des%20capacit%C3%A9s%20fonctionnelles
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ECF 2, record 1, French, ECF
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- évaluation fonctionnelle 3, record 1, French, %C3%A9valuation%20fonctionnelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Une évaluation des capacités fonctionnelles procure de l'information pertinente et objective sur l'effort, la force, l'endurance musculaire et la condition physique globale, la tolérance aux mouvements répétés en emploi, la tolérance aux activités soutenues et la capacité de reprendre le travail ou les activités du quotidien d’un individu. 4, record 1, French, - %C3%A9valuation%20des%20capacit%C3%A9s%20fonctionnelles
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Salud y seguridad en el trabajo
- Procedimientos diagnósticos (Medicina)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- evaluación de la capacidad funcional
1, record 1, Spanish, evaluaci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20capacidad%20funcional
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La evaluación de la capacidad funcional es un conjunto de pruebas que ofrece medidas objetivas relacionadas con los niveles actuales de función de las personas y sus capacidades para desempeñar tareas relacionadas con el trabajo. 1, record 1, Spanish, - evaluaci%C3%B3n%20de%20la%20capacidad%20funcional
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-09-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Scientific Measurements and Analyses
- Glass Manufacturing
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- capacity tolerance
1, record 2, English, capacity%20tolerance
correct, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The limits within which the capacity of a container should be kept. 1, record 2, English, - capacity%20tolerance
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
capacity tolerance: term and definition standardized by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in 1992. 2, record 2, English, - capacity%20tolerance
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Mesures et analyse (Sciences)
- Fabrication du verre
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- tolérance de capacité
1, record 2, French, tol%C3%A9rance%20de%20capacit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Limites dans lesquelles la capacité d’un récipient doit être contrôlée. 1, record 2, French, - tol%C3%A9rance%20de%20capacit%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
tolérance de capacité : terme et définition normalisés par l'Organisation internationale de normalisation(ISO) en 1992. 2, record 2, French, - tol%C3%A9rance%20de%20capacit%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2009-03-12
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Environmental Studies and Analyses
- Ecosystems
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- carrying capacity
1, record 3, English, carrying%20capacity
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- environmental capacity 2, record 3, English, environmental%20capacity
correct
- biotic capacity 3, record 3, English, biotic%20capacity
correct
- biotic potential 4, record 3, English, biotic%20potential
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The population (as of one species of animal) that a given area (as of water or pasture) will support without undergoing deterioration. 4, record 3, English, - carrying%20capacity
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The concept of sustainability is directly related to carrying capacity. "Carrying capacity" can be defined as "the maximal population size of a given species that an area can support without reducing its ability to support the same species in the future." 5, record 3, English, - carrying%20capacity
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The carrying capacity of an ecosystem is the expression of its "life-support capacity" (in French: "capacité biologique") (q.v.). See also "ecological footprint." 6, record 3, English, - carrying%20capacity
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Appropriated, total carrying capacity. 6, record 3, English, - carrying%20capacity
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 PHR
To keep, to stay within the Earth's carrying capacity. 6, record 3, English, - carrying%20capacity
Record 3, Key term(s)
- ecological capacity
- ecosystem carrying capacity
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Études et analyses environnementales
- Écosystèmes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- capacité de charge
1, record 3, French, capacit%C3%A9%20de%20charge
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- capacité biotique 2, record 3, French, capacit%C3%A9%20biotique
correct, feminine noun
- charge biotique maximale 3, record 3, French, charge%20biotique%20maximale
correct, feminine noun
- capacité limite 4, record 3, French, capacit%C3%A9%20limite
feminine noun
- capacité portante 5, record 3, French, capacit%C3%A9%20portante
feminine noun
- capacité de tolérance 6, record 3, French, capacit%C3%A9%20de%20tol%C3%A9rance
feminine noun
- capacité biogénique 7, record 3, French, capacit%C3%A9%20biog%C3%A9nique
feminine noun
- capacité du milieu 8, record 3, French, capacit%C3%A9%20du%20milieu
feminine noun
- charge biotique utile 9, record 3, French, charge%20biotique%20utile
feminine noun
- stock limite 9, record 3, French, stock%20limite
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nombre maximum d’individus d’une espèce qu’un territoire donné peut supporter. 10, record 3, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20de%20charge
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On a déjà souvent tenté d’évaluer la «capacité de charge» de la Terre, mais la complexité intrinsèque des variables nutritionnelles, environnementales, agricoles et économiques rend contestable toute valeur présentée comme résultat final des calculs. 11, record 3, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20de%20charge
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La capacité de charge d’un écosystème dépend de sa capacité biologique (en anglais : «carrying capacity»). Voir aussi cette fiche dans TERMIUM, de même que la notion voisine d’«empreinte écologique». 12, record 3, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20de%20charge
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Capacité de charge requise. 12, record 3, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20de%20charge
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Demeurer [ou rester] dans les limites de la capacité de charge de la planète. 12, record 3, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20de%20charge
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Estudios y análisis del medio ambiente
- Ecosistemas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- capacidad de carga
1, record 3, Spanish, capacidad%20de%20carga
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- capacidad máxima admisible 2, record 3, Spanish, capacidad%20m%C3%A1xima%20admisible
correct, feminine noun
- capacidad biogénica 3, record 3, Spanish, capacidad%20biog%C3%A9nica
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] número máximo de individuos de una especie que puede vivir en un área sin deterioro del hábitat. 4, record 3, Spanish, - capacidad%20de%20carga
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
capacidad de carga: término y definición extraídos del CAPITAL Business Dictionary con la autorización de LID Editorial Empresarial. 5, record 3, Spanish, - capacidad%20de%20carga
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-07-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Photography
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- flatness
1, record 4, English, flatness
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The ability of a sensitized material or photograph to remain flat within specific tolerance limits. 2, record 4, English, - flatness
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vacuum Film Platen: Assures absolute film flatness maximum resolution. 1, record 4, English, - flatness
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Photographie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- planéité
1, record 4, French, plan%C3%A9it%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Capacité d’une surface sensible ou d’une photographie à demeurer plane en vertu de limites de tolérance spécifiées. 2, record 4, French, - plan%C3%A9it%C3%A9
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2002-01-02
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Organization Planning
- Decision-Making Process
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- propensity to take risk
1, record 5, English, propensity%20to%20take%20risk
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
...the following factors are considered key in assessing an organization's current risk management capacity: individual factors (knowledge, skills, experience, risk tolerance, propensity to take risk); group factors (the impact of individual risk tolerances and willingness to manage risk); organizational factors (strategic direction, stated or implied risk tolerance); as well as external factors (elements that affect particular risk decisions or how is risk is managed in general) . 1, record 5, English, - propensity%20to%20take%20risk
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Planification d'organisation
- Processus décisionnel
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- propension au risque
1, record 5, French, propension%20au%20risque
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les facteurs suivants sont jugés essentiels à l'évaluation de la capacité courante de gestion du risque d’une organisation : les facteurs personnels(connaissance, habiletés, expérience, tolérance à l'égard du risque et la propension au risque), les facteurs collectifs(l'incidence de la tolérance à l'égard du risque de chaque employé et la volonté de gérer le risque), les facteurs organisationnels(orientation stratégique, tolérance à l'égard du risque explicite ou implicite) de même que les facteurs externes(éléments influant sur des décisions précises liées au risque ou sur la manière dont le risque est géré en général). 1, record 5, French, - propension%20au%20risque
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2002-01-02
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Organization Planning
- Decision-Making Process
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- risk management capacity
1, record 6, English, risk%20management%20capacity
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
...the following factors are considered key in assessing an organization's current risk management capacity: individual factors (knowledge, skills, experience, risk tolerance, propensity to take risk); group factors (the impact of individual risk tolerances and willingness to manage risk); organizational factors (strategic direction, stated or implied risk tolerance); as well as external factors (elements that affect particular risk decisions or how is risk is managed in general) . 1, record 6, English, - risk%20management%20capacity
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Planification d'organisation
- Processus décisionnel
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- capacité de gestion du risque
1, record 6, French, capacit%C3%A9%20de%20gestion%20du%20risque
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les facteurs suivants sont jugés essentiels à l'évaluation de la capacité courante de gestion du risque d’une organisation : les facteurs personnels(connaissance, habiletés, expérience, tolérance à l'égard du risque et la propension au risque), les facteurs collectifs(l'incidence de la tolérance à l'égard du risque de chaque employé et la volonté de gérer le risque), les facteurs organisationnels(orientation stratégique, tolérance à l'égard du risque explicite ou implicite) de même que les facteurs externes(éléments influant sur des décisions précises liées au risque ou sur la manière dont le risque est géré en général). 1, record 6, French, - capacit%C3%A9%20de%20gestion%20du%20risque
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1984-09-05
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Radiation Protection
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- tolerance capacity 1, record 7, English, tolerance%20capacity
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Radioprotection
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- teneur maximale tolérée 1, record 7, French, teneur%20maximale%20tol%C3%A9r%C3%A9e
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- capacité de tolérance 1, record 7, French, capacit%C3%A9%20de%20tol%C3%A9rance
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1982-03-11
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- General Mechanics (Physics)
- Electrical Engineering
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- proportional action 1, record 8, English, proportional%20action
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Pneumatic controller. ... In view of the capacity represented by the filter itself and the tolerance acceptable on the value of the water level above the sand, a controller with a simple proportional action and negative feedback is generally used. 1, record 8, English, - proportional%20action
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Mécanique générale (Physique)
- Électrotechnique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- action proportionnelle
1, record 8, French, action%20proportionnelle
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le régulateur à air comprimé. [...] Compte tenu de la capacité que représente le filtre lui-même et de la tolérance que l'on peut admettre sur la valeur du niveau d’eau au-dessus du sable, on utilise en général un régulateur à simple action proportionnelle et à réaction négative. 1, record 8, French, - action%20proportionnelle
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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