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ATTENTE [19 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-02-03
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Remuneration (Personnel Management)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- pending
1, record 1, English, pending
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In 2018, employees should see the backlog of pending transactions decrease. 2, record 1, English, - pending
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Rémunération (Gestion du personnel)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- en suspens
1, record 1, French, en%20suspens
correct, adjective
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- en attente 2, record 1, French, en%20attente
correct, adjective
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
En 2018, les employés devraient voir l'arriéré des mouvements en attente diminuer. 3, record 1, French, - en%20suspens
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-11-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Maneuvers
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- holding
1, record 2, English, holding
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A predetermined maneuver which keeps an aircraft within a specified airspace while awaiting further clearance. 3, record 2, English, - holding
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Manœuvres d'aéronefs
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- attente
1, record 2, French, attente
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- HLD 2, record 2, French, HLD
officially approved
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ensemble des manœuvres effectuées par un aéronef pour rester dans un espace aérien spécifié en attendant une autorisation de contrôle. 3, record 2, French, - attente
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
attente, HLD : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le CUTA - Opérations aériennes. 4, record 2, French, - attente
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-05-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Joints and Connections (Construction)
- Placement of Concrete
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- starter bar
1, record 3, English, starter%20bar
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- starter 2, record 3, English, starter
correct
- projecting reinforcement 2, record 3, English, projecting%20reinforcement
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The bar projecting through a construction joint so as to knit the adjoining masses of concrete effectively together. 1, record 3, English, - starter%20bar
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Joints et assemblages (Construction)
- Mise en place du béton
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- barre en attente
1, record 3, French, barre%20en%20attente
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- chevelu 2, record 3, French, chevelu
correct, masculine noun
- armeture d'attente 3, record 3, French, armeture%20d%27attente
correct, feminine noun
- attente 3, record 3, French, attente
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Armature qu'on laisse dépasser d'un élément en béton, en vue d'assurer la liaison avec un autre élément, coulé ultérieurement. 3, record 3, French, - barre%20en%20attente
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
armeture d'attente; attente : termes et définition publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 22 juillet 2007. 4, record 3, French, - barre%20en%20attente
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-01-09
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- pending
1, record 4, English, pending
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology used by Citizenship and Immigration Canada the Immigration and Refugee Board (IRB). 2, record 4, English, - pending
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- pendant
1, record 4, French, pendant
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- en attente 2, record 4, French, en%20attente
correct
- en suspens 3, record 4, French, en%20suspens
correct
- en instance 2, record 4, French, en%20instance
correct
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
en parlant d'une revendication, d'un appel, d'une enquête 4, record 4, French, - pendant
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
en attente, en suspens, en instance : terminologie employée par Citoyenneté et Immigration Canada et la Commission de l'immigration et du statut de réfugié (CISR). 5, record 4, French, - pendant
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 OBS
pendant : terminologie employée par la Commission de l'immigration et du statut de réfugié (CISR). 5, record 4, French, - pendant
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-08-10
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Citizenship and Immigration
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- on hold
1, record 5, English, on%20hold
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology used by Passport Canada. 2, record 5, English, - on%20hold
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Citoyenneté et immigration
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- en attente
1, record 5, French, en%20attente
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie en usage à Passeport Canada. 2, record 5, French, - en%20attente
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - external organization data 2003-11-28
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Official Documents
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- pending 1, record 6, English, pending
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Applications for certificates or licences to which this Part applies that are pending under the former regulations when these regulations come into force shall be taken up and continued under these regulations, and the applicant, certificate holder or licensee shall pay fees as described in Part 5 of these regulations. 1, record 6, English, - pending
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Documents officiels
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- en attente 1, record 6, French, en%20attente
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les demandes de certificat ou de permis auxquelles la présente Partie s'applique, présentées en vertu de l'ancien Règlement et toujours en attente lors de l'entrée en vigueur du présent Règlement, seront évaluées en vertu du présent Règlement, et le demandeur, le détenteur de certificat ou le titulaire de permis devra verser les droits décrits dans la Partie 5 du présent Règlement. 1, record 6, French, - en%20attente
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-03-04
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Operating Systems (Software)
- Software
- Telecommunications
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- standby
1, record 7, English, standby
correct, adjective
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A condition of some equipment that will permit complete resumption of stable operation within a short period of time. 2, record 7, English, - standby
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'exploitation (Logiciels)
- Logiciels
- Télécommunications
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- de secours
1, record 7, French, de%20secours
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- de réserve 2, record 7, French, de%20r%C3%A9serve
- en réserve 3, record 7, French, en%20r%C3%A9serve
- en attente 3, record 7, French, en%20attente
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qualifie une procédure, une méthode ou un ordinateur utilisé en cas de défaillance d'une procédure, d'une méthode ou d'un ordinateur. 1, record 7, French, - de%20secours
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sistemas operativos (Soporte lógico)
- Soporte lógico (Software)
- Telecomunicaciones
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- de reserva
1, record 7, Spanish, de%20reserva
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- en espera 1, record 7, Spanish, en%20espera
correct
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Condición de un equipo, que permite la reanudación total de una operación estable dentro de un corto período de tiempo. 2, record 7, Spanish, - de%20reserva
Record 8 - internal organization data 2000-06-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- General Scientific and Technical Vocabulary
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- standby
1, record 8, English, standby
correct, noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The state or condition of equipment which will permit complete resumption of stable operation within a short period of time. 1, record 8, English, - standby
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire technique et scientifique général
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- attente
1, record 8, French, attente
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- veille 2, record 8, French, veille
feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Position, situation, phase d'attente précédant une action. 1, record 8, French, - attente
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1998-09-22
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Corporate Management (General)
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- expectations
1, record 9, English, expectations
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term usually used in the plural. 2, record 9, English, - expectations
Record 9, Key term(s)
- expectation
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Gestion de l'entreprise (Généralités)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- espérances
1, record 9, French, esp%C3%A9rances
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- attentes 1, record 9, French, attentes
correct, feminine noun
- ambitions 1, record 9, French, ambitions
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ce que l'on espère, ce à quoi on s'attend, ce que l'on souhaite ou compte obtenir. 1, record 9, French, - esp%C3%A9rances
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces termes sont habituellement utilisés au pluriel. 2, record 9, French, - esp%C3%A9rances
Record 9, Key term(s)
- espérance
- attente
- ambition
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1998-06-11
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Parliamentary Language
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- stand-by
1, record 10, English, stand%2Dby
correct, adjective
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- d'attente
1, record 10, French, d%27attente
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1997-03-13
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Torpedoes
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- relaxed
1, record 11, English, relaxed
correct
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
RELAXED. Equipment remains in the standing to state, personnel remain closed up but may relax at their stations. 1, record 11, English, - relaxed
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Torpilles
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- en attente
1, record 11, French, en%20attente
proposal
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1995-07-06
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Masonry Practice
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- toothing
1, record 12, English, toothing
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- toothings 2, record 12, English, toothings
correct, plural
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A brick wall left prepared for future extension by laying alternate courses so that they project, thus avoiding a straight joint when building continues, or the need to cut out indents in the existing brickwork to provide a bond with the new. 3, record 12, English, - toothing
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Bricks or stones left projecting from a wall to form a bond for additional work to be built on; ... 4, record 12, English, - toothing
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Maçonnerie
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- arrachement
1, record 12, French, arrachement
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- pierres d'attente 2, record 12, French, pierres%20d%27attente
proposal, feminine noun, plural
- attente 3, record 12, French, attente
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arrachement : Ensemble de pierres en saillie destinées à faire liaison entre un mur inachevé et des parties de construction ultérieure. 4, record 12, French, - arrachement
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 DEF
Arrachement : Extrémité irrégulière d'une maçonnerie due à une destruction partielle ou conçue en vue du raccordement à une construction future. 3, record 12, French, - arrachement
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 3 DEF
Attente : extrémité harpée d'une maçonnerie ménagée pour permettre une liaison avec une construction projetée. 3, record 12, French, - arrachement
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Albañilería
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- adaraja
1, record 12, Spanish, adaraja
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Nombre aplicado a las piedras salientes que se dejan en una obra para que sirvan de enlace en una posible continuación de ella. 2, record 12, Spanish, - adaraja
Record 13 - internal organization data 1995-04-25
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Land Forces
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- stand-by 1, record 13, English, stand%2Dby
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Forces terrestres
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- attente
1, record 13, French, attente
correct, feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Phase durant laquelle des dispositions préparatoires à une action sont prises. 1, record 13, French, - attente
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1993-07-27
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Working Practices and Conditions
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- on stand-by
1, record 14, English, on%20stand%2Dby
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- on standby 2, record 14, English, on%20standby
correct
- on call 3, record 14, English, on%20call
correct
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... to be available for duty, either at, or away from the workplace. 2, record 14, English, - on%20stand%2Dby
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Régimes et conditions de travail
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- en disponibilité
1, record 14, French, en%20disponibilit%C3%A9
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- en attente commandée 1, record 14, French, en%20attente%20command%C3%A9e
correct
- en attente 1, record 14, French, en%20attente
correct
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Vocabulaire de la recherche sur les traitements. 2, record 14, French, - en%20disponibilit%C3%A9
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
en attente : période d'inaction pendant laquelle un employé doit être prêt à reprendre son service sur demande. 3, record 14, French, - en%20disponibilit%C3%A9
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1992-06-30
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
- Video Technology
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- standby function
1, record 15, English, standby%20function
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
- Vidéotechnique
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- attente
1, record 15, French, attente
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Caméscope 1, record 15, French, - attente
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1992-03-03
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Collective Agreements and Bargaining
- Water Transport
- Passenger Service (Rail Transport)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- layover 1, record 16, English, layover
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
- lay-over 2, record 16, English, lay%2Dover
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Conventions collectives et négociations
- Transport par eau
- Trafic voyageurs (Transport par rail)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- jour d'attente
1, record 16, French, jour%20d%27attente
masculine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
- attente 1, record 16, French, attente
feminine noun
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1989-10-31
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Military Materiel Management
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- standby
1, record 17, English, standby
correct
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, Textual support, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Gestion du matériel militaire
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- en attente
1, record 17, French, en%20attente
correct, officially approved
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Période pendant laquelle le matériel doit être tenu prêt pour utilisation. 1, record 17, French, - en%20attente
Record number: 17, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre 2, record 17, French, - en%20attente
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1989-10-31
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Land Forces
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- standby
1, record 18, English, standby
correct
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, Textual support, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Forces terrestres
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- en attente
1, record 18, French, en%20attente
correct, officially approved
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Période pendant laquelle le personnel doit se tenir prêt pour accomplir une mission. 1, record 18, French, - en%20attente
Record number: 18, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le Comité de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre 2, record 18, French, - en%20attente
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1981-12-01
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Rail Transport Operations
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- wait
1, record 19, English, wait
officially approved
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, Textual support, English
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
wait: term officially approved by CP Rail. 2, record 19, English, - wait
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Exploitation (Transport par rail)
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- attente
1, record 19, French, attente
feminine noun, officially approved
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record number: 19, Textual support number: 1 OBS
attente : terme uniformisé par CP Rail. 2, record 19, French, - attente
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
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