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ARTICULATION [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-08-17
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Land Forces
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- grouping
1, record 1, English, grouping
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- gp 1, record 1, English, gp
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The organization of a formation or unit into groups to carry out specific operational tasks and the defining of operational command relationships within these groups. 2, record 1, English, - grouping
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The grouping for an operation is normally prescribed in the operation order and is confined to stating variations from normal. 2, record 1, English, - grouping
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
grouping; gp: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 1, English, - grouping
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Forces terrestres
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- articulation
1, record 1, French, articulation
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- art 1, record 1, French, art
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Constitution d'une formation ou d'une unité en différentes fractions destinées à effectuer des tâches opérationnelles particulières et définition des rapports qui doivent exister entre ces divers groupes sur le plan du commandement opérationnel. 2, record 1, French, - articulation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'articulation en vue d'une opération déterminée est habituellement inscrite dans les ordres d'opération qui se bornent à exposer les différences avec les procédures habituelles. 2, record 1, French, - articulation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
articulation; art : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre; désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 3, record 1, French, - articulation
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-06-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Translation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- linkage 1, record 2, English, linkage
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- articulation
1, record 2, French, articulation
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On s'attache à bien articuler les uns avec les autres les différents projets industriels pour tirer le meilleur parti possible des ressources locales et extérieures. 1, record 2, French, - articulation
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Traducción
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- interrelación
1, record 2, Spanish, interrelaci%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-11-23
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Tectonics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- hinge line
1, record 3, English, hinge%20line
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A boundary between a horizontal region and a region undergoing upward or downward movement. 2, record 3, English, - hinge%20line
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Tectonique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- articulation
1, record 3, French, articulation
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- ligne d'articulation 2, record 3, French, ligne%20d%27articulation
feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Profil de l'intersection de deux surfaces géologiques. 1, record 3, French, - articulation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Articulation des continents [...] 1, record 3, French, - articulation
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-08-11
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Bones and Joints
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- articulation
1, record 4, English, articulation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the site of close approximation of two or more bones. 1, record 4, English, - articulation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
It may be immovable (as in synarthrosis), slightly movable (amphiarthrosis), or freely movable (diarthrosis). 1, record 4, English, - articulation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Os et articulations
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- articulation
1, record 4, French, articulation
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- jointure 2, record 4, French, jointure
feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] endroit où s'unissent deux ou plusieurs os voisins. 3, record 4, French, - articulation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
On les divise en trois groupes : Articulations immobiles ou (synarthroses) : Les os du crâne sont quasiment soudés les uns aux autres, ils ne peuvent bouger. Articulations semi-mobiles ou (amphiarthroses) : Les vertèbres et la symphyse pubienne peuvent assurer des mouvements très limités; les liens qui les unissent sont très solides et leur rôle est avant tout de protéger des organes importants. Articulations mobiles ou (diarthroses) : Ces articulations se trouvent dans les membres inférieurs et supérieurs (épaule, coude, genou, etc.) et assurent une grande mobilité. 3, record 4, French, - articulation
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-06-08
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Accounting
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- articulation
1, record 5, English, articulation
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An interrelation which exists within a set of two or more financial statements when the elements of those financial statements have a common basis such as that derived from the accounting identity. 2, record 5, English, - articulation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Articulation exists between a statement of earnings and a balance sheet if the elements in the statement of earnings (revenues, expenses, gains, losses, etc.) and related elements in the balance sheet (assets and liabilities) have been measured on the same basis. 2, record 5, English, - articulation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- articulation
1, record 5, French, articulation
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- interdépendance 1, record 5, French, interd%C3%A9pendance
correct, feminine noun
- interaction 1, record 5, French, interaction
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Situation de lien réciproque entre les divers tableaux composant les états financiers. 1, record 5, French, - articulation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ainsi, le bilan, qui présente les actifs, les passifs et les capitaux propres de l'entité à une date donnée, est relié à l'état des résultats (ou compte de résultat), qui décrit les opérations, les faits et les circonstances affectant la valeur des actifs, des passifs et des capitaux propres de l'entité au cours d'une période donnée, et vice-versa. Le résultat net étant un élément des capitaux propres, et ces derniers une rubrique du bilan, il constitue la charnière entre le bilan et l'état des résultats (ou compte de résultat). Ces états peuvent donc être décrits comme des états financiers articulés («articulated financial statements» ou «articulated accounts»), la comptabilisation en résultat d'un produit ou d'une charge ayant une incidence sur le bilan. 1, record 5, French, - articulation
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2003-08-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Space Exploration Equipment and Tools
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- rotating bearing
1, record 6, English, rotating%20bearing
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- bearing 2, record 6, English, bearing
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
ILC Dover's I-suit has rotating bearings at all the main joints, allowing wearers to move through most their natural ranges of motion. 1, record 6, English, - rotating%20bearing
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
EVA [extravehicular activity] suit. 3, record 6, English, - rotating%20bearing
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Équipement et outillage d'exploration spatiale
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- articulation
1, record 6, French, articulation
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2001-08-03
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Helicopters (Military)
- Flight Instruments and Equipment (Aeroindustry)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- cross-head
1, record 7, English, cross%2Dhead
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- crosshead 1, record 7, English, crosshead
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
cross-head; crosshead: terms officially approved by the Aeronautical Terminology Standardization Committee (ATSC) - Helicopters. 2, record 7, English, - cross%2Dhead
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Hélicoptères (Militaire)
- Instruments et équipement de bord (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- articulation
1, record 7, French, articulation
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
articulation : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Hélicoptères. 2, record 7, French, - articulation
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-03-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Botany
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- articulation
1, record 8, English, articulation
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A joint in a stem or fruit, at which natural separation occurs. 1, record 8, English, - articulation
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Botanique
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- articulation
1, record 8, French, articulation
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Point au niveau duquel deux organes se séparent naturellement l'un de l'autre à un moment donné. 1, record 8, French, - articulation
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1996-08-06
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Singing
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- articulation
1, record 9, English, articulation
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pronunciation of vowels and consonants. 1, record 9, English, - articulation
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Chant
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- articulation
1, record 9, French, articulation
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action de prononcer distinctement les différents sons d'une langue à l'aide des mouvements des lèvres et de la langue. 1, record 9, French, - articulation
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Difficultés, troubles de l'articulation. 1, record 9, French, - articulation
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1991-05-08
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Architectural Drafting and Tools
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- articulation
1, record 10, English, articulation
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
the clarification of an architectural design by emphasizing certain parts of the structure (as stairs, corridors, or floors). 1, record 10, English, - articulation
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Dessin architectural et instruments
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- articulation
1, record 10, French, articulation
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
(...) articulation de la façade, afin de marquer les accès piétonniers et véhiculaires. 1, record 10, French, - articulation
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1986-01-29
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Landing Gear (Aeroindustry)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- knee
1, record 11, English, knee
noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(landing gear). 2, record 11, English, - knee
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Atterrisseur (Constructions aéronautiques)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- articulation
1, record 11, French, articulation
feminine noun, officially approved
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le CUTA opérations aériennes. 2, record 11, French, - articulation
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- swing joint arm 1, record 12, English, swing%20joint%20arm
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- articulation 1, record 12, French, articulation
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Building Hardware
- Locks and Locksmithing
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- vertical hinge 1, record 13, English, vertical%20hinge
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Quincaillerie du bâtiment
- Serrurerie
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- articulation
1, record 13, French, articulation
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Joining Elements (Mechanical Components)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- joint hinge 1, record 14, English, joint%20hinge
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Éléments d'assemblage (Composants mécaniques)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- articulation
1, record 14, French, articulation
feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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