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ACK [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-10-15
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Signals (Military)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- acknowledge
1, record 1, English, acknowledge
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- ACK 1, record 1, English, ACK
avoid, see observation
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A proword indicating to an addressee that he must indicate that a message has been received and understood. 2, record 1, English, - acknowledge
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
acknowledge: This term must be written in capital letters in Canadian Forces documents when used as a procedural term or as an order. 3, record 1, English, - acknowledge
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ACK: This abbreviation only applies to the term "acknowledged." 3, record 1, English, - acknowledge
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
acknowledge: designation officially approved by the Army Terminology Panel. 3, record 1, English, - acknowledge
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Transmissions de campagne (Militaire)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- faites l'aperçu
1, record 1, French, faites%20l%27aper%C3%A7u
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ACK 1, record 1, French, ACK
avoid, see observation
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terme de procédure exigeant du destinataire qu'il confirme que le message a été reçu et compris. 2, record 1, French, - faites%20l%27aper%C3%A7u
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
faites l'aperçu : Cette expression doit être écrite en majuscules dans les documents des Forces canadiennes lorsqu'elle désigne un terme de procédure ou un commandement. 3, record 1, French, - faites%20l%27aper%C3%A7u
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ACK : Cette abréviation réfère au terme «aperçu» seulement. 3, record 1, French, - faites%20l%27aper%C3%A7u
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
faites l'aperçu : désignation uniformisée par le Groupe d'experts en terminologie de l'Armée de terre et par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 1, French, - faites%20l%27aper%C3%A7u
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2019-06-21
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Musculoskeletal System
- Physical Education, Coaching and Sport Psychology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Kinesiology Alliance
1, record 2, English, Canadian%20Kinesiology%20Alliance
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- CKA 2, record 2, English, CKA
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The Canadian Kinesiology Alliance's purpose is] to advance, promote and advocate for kinesiology in Canada through meaningful partnerships and alliances. 3, record 2, English, - Canadian%20Kinesiology%20Alliance
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[Its vision of success is] to ensure kinesiology is broadly recognized by all Canadians as a leading health profession. 3, record 2, English, - Canadian%20Kinesiology%20Alliance
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Kinesiology Alliance of Canada
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux canadiens
- Appareil locomoteur (Médecine)
- Éducation physique, entraînement des athlètes et psychologie du sport
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Alliance canadienne de kinésiologie
1, record 2, French, Alliance%20canadienne%20de%20kin%C3%A9siologie
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ACK 1, record 2, French, ACK
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[La raison d'être de l'Alliance canadienne de kinésiologie est de] faire progresser, promouvoir et défendre la kinésiologie au Canada par le biais de partenariats et d'alliances significatifs. 2, record 2, French, - Alliance%20canadienne%20de%20kin%C3%A9siologie
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
[La vision du succès de l'ACK est de s'assurer] que la kinésiologie est largement reconnue par tous les Canadiens en tant que profession de la santé. 2, record 2, French, - Alliance%20canadienne%20de%20kin%C3%A9siologie
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Alliance de kinésiologie du Canada
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-08-24
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- Data Transmission
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- acknowledge character
1, record 3, English, acknowledge%20character
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- ACK 2, record 3, English, ACK
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- acknowledge 3, record 3, English, acknowledge
correct, noun, standardized
- affirmative acknowledge character 4, record 3, English, affirmative%20acknowledge%20character
correct
- affirmative acknowledgment character 4, record 3, English, affirmative%20acknowledgment%20character
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A transmission control character transmitted by a station as an affirmative response to the station with which the connection has been set up. [Definition standardized by ISO; officially approved by GESC.] 5, record 3, English, - acknowledge%20character
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
acknowledge character; ACK: term and abbreviation standardized by ISO; officially approved by the Government EDP (Electronic Data Processing) Standards Committee (GESC). 4, record 3, English, - acknowledge%20character
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
acknowledge: term standardized by ISO. 4, record 3, English, - acknowledge%20character
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Transmission de données
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- caractère accusé de réception positif
1, record 3, French, caract%C3%A8re%20accus%C3%A9%20de%20r%C3%A9ception%20positif
correct, masculine noun, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- ACK 2, record 3, French, ACK
correct, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- accusé de réception 3, record 3, French, accus%C3%A9%20de%20r%C3%A9ception
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- caractère accusé de réception 5, record 3, French, caract%C3%A8re%20accus%C3%A9%20de%20r%C3%A9ception
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- accusé de réception positif 5, record 3, French, accus%C3%A9%20de%20r%C3%A9ception%20positif
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Caractère de commande de transmission émis par un poste pour donner une réponse affirmative au poste avec lequel la communication est établie. [Définition normalisée par l’ISO; uniformisée par le CNGI.] 6, record 3, French, - caract%C3%A8re%20accus%C3%A9%20de%20r%C3%A9ception%20positif
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
caractère accusé de réception positif; ACK : terme et abréviation normalisés par l’ISO; uniformisés par le Comité des normes gouvernementales en informatique (CNGI). 7, record 3, French, - caract%C3%A8re%20accus%C3%A9%20de%20r%C3%A9ception%20positif
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
accusé de réception; accusé de réception positif : termes normalisés par l'ISO. 7, record 3, French, - caract%C3%A8re%20accus%C3%A9%20de%20r%C3%A9ception%20positif
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Internet y telemática
- Transmisión de datos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- acuse de recibo
1, record 3, Spanish, acuse%20de%20recibo
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-10-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Air Communications (Air Forces)
- Ship Communications (Military)
- Signals (Military)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- acknowledgement
1, record 4, English, acknowledgement
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- ACK 2, record 4, English, ACK
correct, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A message from the addressee informing the originator that his communication has been received and is understood. 3, record 4, English, - acknowledgement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
acknowledgement: term and definition standardized by NATO. 4, record 4, English, - acknowledgement
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
acknowledgement; ACK: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 4, English, - acknowledgement
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Communications aériennes (Forces aériennes)
- Communications en mer (Militaire)
- Transmissions de campagne (Militaire)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- aperçu
1, record 4, French, aper%C3%A7u
correct, masculine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- ACK 2, record 4, French, ACK
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Communication d'autorité indiquant que le message auquel elle se réfère a été reçu et compris par le destinataire. 3, record 4, French, - aper%C3%A7u
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
aperçu : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 4, record 4, French, - aper%C3%A7u
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
aperçu; ACK : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense Nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 4, French, - aper%C3%A7u
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comunicaciones aéreas (Fuerzas aéreas)
- Comunicaciones marítimas (Militar)
- Transmisiones de campaña (Militar)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- acuse de recibo
1, record 4, Spanish, acuse%20de%20recibo
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mensaje del destinatario informando al remitente que su comunicación ha sido recibida y comprendida. 1, record 4, Spanish, - acuse%20de%20recibo
Record 5 - internal organization data 2001-06-19
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Signals (Military)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- acknowledged
1, record 5, English, acknowledged
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- ACK 1, record 5, English, ACK
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A proword used by addressee to confirm that a message, order or instruction has been received and understood. 2, record 5, English, - acknowledged
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term must be written in capital letters when used by the Canadian Forces as an order or as a procedural term. 3, record 5, English, - acknowledged
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
acknowledged; ACK: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence. 3, record 5, English, - acknowledged
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Transmissions de campagne (Militaire)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- aperçu
1, record 5, French, aper%C3%A7u
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- ACK 1, record 5, French, ACK
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Terme de procédure utilisé par le destinataire pour confirmer qu'il a reçu et compris un message, un ordre ou une directive. 2, record 5, French, - aper%C3%A7u
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme doit être écrit en majuscules dans les documents des Forces canadiennes lorsqu'il désigne un ordre ou un terme de procédure. 3, record 5, French, - aper%C3%A7u
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
aperçu; ACK: terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale. 3, record 5, French, - aper%C3%A7u
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 3 OBS
aperçu; ACK: terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 3, record 5, French, - aper%C3%A7u
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1993-01-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- American Committee for Keep
1, record 6, English, American%20Committee%20for%20Keep
correct, United States
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- ACK 2, record 6, English, ACK
correct, United States
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- American Committee for the Brotherhood of St. Andrew in Japon 1, record 6, English, American%20Committee%20for%20the%20Brotherhood%20of%20St%2E%20Andrew%20in%20Japon
former designation, correct, United States
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
To support the agricultural, health, rural life training, and religious programs of the Zaidan Hojin KEEP Kiyosato Educational Experiment Project in Japan and its outreach development activities in Asia. 1, record 6, English, - American%20Committee%20for%20Keep
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- American Committee for Keep
1, record 6, French, American%20Committee%20for%20Keep
correct, United States
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- ACK 2, record 6, French, ACK
correct, United States
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- American Committee for the Brotherhood of St. Andrew in Japon 1, record 6, French, American%20Committee%20for%20the%20Brotherhood%20of%20St%2E%20Andrew%20in%20Japon
former designation, correct, United States
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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