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AAM [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-11-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Missiles and Rockets
- Weapon Systems (Air Forces)
- Air Defence
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- air-to-air missile
1, record 1, English, air%2Dto%2Dair%20missile
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- AAM 2, record 1, English, AAM
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An air-launched missile for use against air targets. 3, record 1, English, - air%2Dto%2Dair%20missile
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
air-to-air missile; AAM: designations and definition standardized by NATO; designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 1, English, - air%2Dto%2Dair%20missile
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Missiles et roquettes
- Systèmes d'armes (Forces aériennes)
- Défense aérienne
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- missile air-air
1, record 1, French, missile%20air%2Dair
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- MAA 2, record 1, French, MAA
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- AAM 3, record 1, French, AAM
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Missile conçu pour être tiré d'un aéronef vers un objectif aérien. 4, record 1, French, - missile%20air%2Dair
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
missile air-air : désignation uniformisée par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des munitions. 5, record 1, French, - missile%20air%2Dair
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
missile air-air; AAM : désignations et définition normalisées par l'OTAN. 5, record 1, French, - missile%20air%2Dair
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
missile air-air; MAA : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 5, record 1, French, - missile%20air%2Dair
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Misiles y cohetes
- Sistemas de armas (Fuerzas aéreas)
- Defensa aérea
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- misil aire-aire
1, record 1, Spanish, misil%20aire%2Daire
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Misil lanzado desde el aire contra objetivos aéreos. 2, record 1, Spanish, - misil%20aire%2Daire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los distintos misiles suelen ser clasificados en función del medio del cual parten y de aquel en que se encuentra su blanco; existen por consiguiente, […] los misiles aire-mar, aire-suelo y aire-aire [que] son disparados desde aviones, helicópteros u otros aparatos volantes. 3, record 1, Spanish, - misil%20aire%2Daire
Record 2 - internal organization data 2016-05-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- News and Journalism
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Alliance for Audited Media
1, record 2, English, Alliance%20for%20Audited%20Media
correct, Ontario
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- AAM 2, record 2, English, AAM
correct, Ontario
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Audit Bureau of Circulations 1, record 2, English, Audit%20Bureau%20of%20Circulations
former designation, correct, Ontario
- ABC 3, record 2, English, ABC
former designation, correct, Ontario
- ABC 3, record 2, English, ABC
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Alliance for Audited Media is a nonprofit, member-based organization that empowers media companies to transact with greater trust and confidence. Led by North America’s leading advertisers, advertising agencies, advertising technology providers and content providers, AAM is committed to providing independently verified data and information critical to evaluating and purchasing media. 2, record 2, English, - Alliance%20for%20Audited%20Media
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Founded in 1914 as the Audit Bureau of Circulations to bring trust and transparency to the print media market, in 2012 [it] rebranded ifself the Alliance for Audited Media to reflect the new print and digital media environment. 2, record 2, English, - Alliance%20for%20Audited%20Media
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Information et journalisme
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Alliance for Audited Media
1, record 2, French, Alliance%20for%20Audited%20Media
correct, Ontario
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- AAM 2, record 2, French, AAM
correct, Ontario
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Audit Bureau of Circulations 1, record 2, French, Audit%20Bureau%20of%20Circulations
former designation, correct, Ontario
- ABC 3, record 2, French, ABC
former designation, correct, Ontario
- ABC 3, record 2, French, ABC
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-10-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Field Artillery
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- medium anti-aircraft weapon
1, record 3, English, medium%20anti%2Daircraft%20weapon
NATO
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- MAA 1, record 3, English, MAA
NATO
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- arme antiaérienne de moyen calibre
1, record 3, French, arme%20antia%C3%A9rienne%20de%20moyen%20calibre
feminine noun, NATO
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- AAM 1, record 3, French, AAM
feminine noun, NATO
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2003-03-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Mission Administration Officer
1, record 4, English, Mission%20Administration%20Officer
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- MAO 1, record 4, English, MAO
correct, Canada
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- agent d'administration de la mission
1, record 4, French, agent%20d%27administration%20de%20la%20mission
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- AAM 2, record 4, French, AAM
correct, masculine noun, Canada
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1998-11-03
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Military (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- mission oriented analysis 1, record 5, English, mission%20oriented%20analysis
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Key term(s)
- mission-oriented analysis
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Militaire (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- analyse axée sur la mission
1, record 5, French, analyse%20ax%C3%A9e%20sur%20la%20mission
proposal, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- AAM 1, record 5, French, AAM
proposal, feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1998-04-24
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Paramedical Staff
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Alberta Association of Midwives
1, record 6, English, Alberta%20Association%20of%20Midwives
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- AAM 2, record 6, English, AAM
correct, Alberta
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Personnel para-médical
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Alberta Association of Midwives
1, record 6, French, Alberta%20Association%20of%20Midwives
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- AAM 2, record 6, French, AAM
correct, Alberta
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Information confirmée par l'organisme. 3, record 6, French, - Alberta%20Association%20of%20Midwives
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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