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COMPETITION [4 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2012-03-06
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Ecology (General)
- Plant Biology
- Animal Behaviour
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- competition
1, record 1, English, competition
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The struggling relation which occurs between organisms occupying the same area and dependant upon the same supply of physical factors, when two or more organisms make demands in excess of the supply. 2, record 1, English, - competition
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Competition among plants in a sward. 3, record 1, English, - competition
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "competition" is, properly speaking, confined to those cases in the general struggle for existence in which living organisms compete or strive with one another for a limited supply of the necessaries of life - water, light, salts, insect visitors and so on. 4, record 1, English, - competition
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Écologie (Généralités)
- Biologie végétale
- Comportement animal
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- compétition
1, record 1, French, comp%C3%A9tition
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- concurrence vitale 2, record 1, French, concurrence%20vitale
feminine noun
- concurrence 3, record 1, French, concurrence
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Comportement simultané de plusieurs organismes ou ensembles vivants tendant à accaparer les ressources d'un milieu. 4, record 1, French, - comp%C3%A9tition
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La compétition est intraspécifique quand elle s'établit entre individus de la même espèce; elle est interspécifique, si les individus appartiennent à des espèces différentes. Il peut y avoir compétition pour la lumière, l'eau ou des éléments nutritifs par exemple. 5, record 1, French, - comp%C3%A9tition
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Compétition microbienne, compétition entre espèces vivantes. 4, record 1, French, - comp%C3%A9tition
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ecología (Generalidades)
- Biología vegetal
- Comportamiento animal
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- competencia
1, record 1, Spanish, competencia
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- competición 2, record 1, Spanish, competici%C3%B3n
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Relación interespecífica entre dos especies que luchan o compiten por algún recurso. 1, record 1, Spanish, - competencia
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-10-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
- Specialized Vocabulary and Phraseologism of Sports
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- competition
1, record 2, English, competition
correct, see observation
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A [sports] contest between teams or individuals. 2, record 2, English, - competition
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The sports meet itself. The term "meet" also means a competition but of a less formal character; meets are usually invitational. 3, record 2, English, - competition
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Sports competition. 4, record 2, English, - competition
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
- Vocabulaire spécialisé et phraséologie des sports
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- compétition
1, record 2, French, comp%C3%A9tition
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Épreuve sportive mettant aux prises plusieurs équipes [athlètes] ou concurrents. 2, record 2, French, - comp%C3%A9tition
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Participer à une compétition de natation. 2, record 2, French, - comp%C3%A9tition
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Une compétition : une épreuve ou une série d'épreuves sportives. Le terme «rencontre» signifie aussi une compétition mais à caractère beaucoup moins élaboré; les rencontres sont habituellement de type invitation. Il arrive parfois qu'une seule épreuve constitue la compétition, c'est le cas de la course d'aviron annuelle (en huit avec barreur) entre l'Université d'Oxford et l'Université de Cambridge qui se tient sur la Tamise, en mars, depuis 1829. 3, record 2, French, - comp%C3%A9tition
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
compétition : Terme entériné par le Comité de linguistique de Radio-Canada et le Secrétariat d'État du Canada. 4, record 2, French, - comp%C3%A9tition
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 PHR
compétition sportive. 5, record 2, French, - comp%C3%A9tition
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Juegos y competiciones (Deportes)
- Vocabulario especializado y fraseología de los deportes
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- competición
1, record 2, Spanish, competici%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- competencia 2, record 2, Spanish, competencia
correct, feminine noun, Latin America
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2011-08-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Games and Competitions (Sports)
- Specialized Vocabulary and Phraseologism of Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- competition
1, record 3, English, competition
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The act or action of seeking to gain what another is seeking to gain at the same time and usually under or as if under fair or equitable rules and circumstances. 2, record 3, English, - competition
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
She was in competition with five other dancers. 3, record 3, English, - competition
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
From football fields to aquatic centers and stadiums, sports venues have become integral with the spirit of competition, the history of sports and the excitement of the fans. 4, record 3, English, - competition
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Jeux et compétitions (Sports)
- Vocabulaire spécialisé et phraséologie des sports
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- compétition
1, record 3, French, comp%C3%A9tition
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action de prendre part à un championnat, à une coupe, à un tournoi, à une rencontre sportive; émulation ou concurrence entre participants à une rencontre sportive qui pousse chaque compétiteur ou compétitrice à tenter de triompher tout en respectant les règles de la discipline, du moins en apparence. 2, record 3, French, - comp%C3%A9tition
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Compétition : un mélioratif : «recherche simultanée d'un même avantage», spécialement dans le domaine du sport. 3, record 3, French, - comp%C3%A9tition
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Faire de la compétition automobile. Abandonner la compétition. 4, record 3, French, - comp%C3%A9tition
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
«La compétition sportive est basée sur l'émulation». (G. Hébert) «C'est dans le sport que l'essence de la compétition apparaît le mieux et c'est probablement en lui qu'elle s'est formée et développée». (Bouet). [Cité dans Le Robert des sports, 1982, page 91.] 2, record 3, French, - comp%C3%A9tition
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2001-02-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- competition
1, record 4, English, competition
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Common struggle for the same object esp. among individuals of relatively equal standing. 2, record 4, English, - competition
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- concurrence
1, record 4, French, concurrence
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- compétition 2, record 4, French, comp%C3%A9tition
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Condition dans laquelle se trouvent des personnes ou des organisations qui poursuivent en même temps un même objectif dans un même milieu. 2, record 4, French, - concurrence
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 DEF
«compétition» : Recherche d'un même objet par deux ou plusieurs personnes physiques ou morales. La compétition stimule l'action. 2, record 4, French, - concurrence
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario general
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- competencia
1, record 4, Spanish, competencia
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Disputa o contienda entre dos o más sujetos sobre alguna cosa. 2, record 4, Spanish, - competencia
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