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ESC [15 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2024-04-19
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Statistical Surveys
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Canadian Social Survey
1, record 1, English, Canadian%20Social%20Survey
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- CSS 2, record 1, English, CSS
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Enquête sociale canadienne
1, record 1, French, Enqu%C3%AAte%20sociale%20canadienne
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ESC 2, record 1, French, ESC
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-03-16
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Meetings
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Eastern Snow Conference
1, record 2, English, Eastern%20Snow%20Conference
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ESC 1, record 2, English, ESC
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Eastern Snow Conference (ESC) is a joint Canadian/U.S. [United States] organization founded in the 1940s, originally with members from eastern North America. Today, our members come from the United Kingdom, Japan and Germany, as well as North America. Our current membership includes scientists, engineers, snow surveyors, technicians, professors, students and professionals involved in operations and maintenance. 1, record 2, English, - Eastern%20Snow%20Conference
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Réunions
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Eastern Snow Conference
1, record 2, French, Eastern%20Snow%20Conference
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ESC 1, record 2, French, ESC
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2022-06-21
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Search and Rescue (Paramilitary)
- Special Water Transport
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- inshore rescue boat
1, record 3, English, inshore%20rescue%20boat
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- IRB 2, record 3, English, IRB
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
IRB crews are tasked to respond and provide assistance to mariners in distress or need of assistance by a Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) or a Maritime Rescue Sub-Centre (MRSC). 2, record 3, English, - inshore%20rescue%20boat
Record 3, Key term(s)
- in-shore rescue boat
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Recherche et sauvetage (Paramilitaire)
- Transports par bateaux spéciaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- embarcation de sauvetage côtier
1, record 3, French, embarcation%20de%20sauvetage%20c%C3%B4tier
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- ESC 2, record 3, French, ESC
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un Centre conjoint de coordination de sauvetage (JRCC) ou un Centre secondaire de sauvetage maritime (MRSC) confie aux membres d’équipage des ESC la mission de réaliser une intervention et de prêter secours aux personnes en détresse ou qui ont besoin d’aide. 2, record 3, French, - embarcation%20de%20sauvetage%20c%C3%B4tier
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Búsqueda y salvamento (paramilitar)
- Transporte por barcos especiales
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- barco de salvamento costero
1, record 3, Spanish, barco%20de%20salvamento%20costero
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2021-10-12
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Traffic Services Team 1, record 4, English, Traffic%20Services%20Team
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Équipe des services de la circulation
1, record 4, French, %C3%89quipe%20des%20services%20de%20la%20circulation
feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- ESC 1, record 4, French, ESC
feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2017-01-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Marketing
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- consumer support estimate 1, record 5, English, consumer%20support%20estimate
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
consumer support estimate; CSE: term and abbreviation extracted from the “Glossaire de l’économie” and reproduced with permission of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. 2, record 5, English, - consumer%20support%20estimate
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Commercialisation
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- estimation du soutien aux consommateurs
1, record 5, French, estimation%20du%20soutien%20aux%20consommateurs
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- ESC 1, record 5, French, ESC
feminine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
estimation du soutien aux consommateurs; ESC : terme et abréviation extraits du «Glossaire de l’économie» et reproduits avec l’autorisation de l’Organisation de coopération et de développement économiques. 2, record 5, French, - estimation%20du%20soutien%20aux%20consommateurs
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-11-07
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Land Forces
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- squadron
1, record 6, English, squadron
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- sqn 1, record 6, English, sqn
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The basic tactical sub-unit of Armour, Field Engineers and Signals regiments. 2, record 6, English, - squadron
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
squadron; sqn: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 3, record 6, English, - squadron
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Forces terrestres
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- escadron
1, record 6, French, escadron
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- esc 1, record 6, French, esc
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sous-unité tactique de base des régiments de l'Arme blindée, du Génie et des Transmissions. 2, record 6, French, - escadron
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
escadron; esc : terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre; terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 3, record 6, French, - escadron
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organización militar
- Ejército de tierra
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- escuadrón
1, record 6, Spanish, escuadr%C3%B3n
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2006-11-07
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Signals (Military)
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- squadron
1, record 7, English, squadron
correct, NATO, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- sqn 2, record 7, English, sqn
correct, officially approved
- Sqn 3, record 7, English, Sqn
correct, NATO
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Signals and Aviation Unit. 4, record 7, English, - squadron
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
squadron; sqn: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 5, record 7, English, - squadron
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Transmissions de campagne (Militaire)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- escadron
1, record 7, French, escadron
correct, masculine noun, NATO, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- esc 2, record 7, French, esc
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- Sqn 3, record 7, French, Sqn
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité des Transmissions et de l'Aviation. 4, record 7, French, - escadron
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
escadron; esc : terme, abréviation et définition uniformisés par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 5, record 7, French, - escadron
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
escadron; esc : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 5, record 7, French, - escadron
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-02-20
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Regional and Municipal Gov. Bodies and Committees
- Water Sports (General)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Edmonton Soaring Club
1, record 8, English, Edmonton%20Soaring%20Club
correct, Alberta
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- ESC 1, record 8, English, ESC
correct, Alberta
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités de gouv. régionaux ou municipaux
- Sports nautiques (Généralités)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Edmonton Soaring Club
1, record 8, French, Edmonton%20Soaring%20Club
correct, Alberta
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- ESC 1, record 8, French, ESC
correct, Alberta
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-04-02
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Shipping and Delivery
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- European Shippers' Council
1, record 9, English, European%20Shippers%27%20Council
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- ESC 1, record 9, English, ESC
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- European National Shippers' Council 2, record 9, English, European%20National%20Shippers%27%20Council
former designation, correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The ESC represents the interests of companies represented by 15 national transport user organizations and a number of key European commodity trade associations. 1, record 9, English, - European%20Shippers%27%20Council
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Expédition et livraison
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- European Shippers' Council
1, record 9, French, European%20Shippers%27%20Council
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- ESC 1, record 9, French, ESC
correct
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- European National Shippers' Council 2, record 9, French, European%20National%20Shippers%27%20Council
former designation, correct
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Key term(s)
- Conseils de chargeurs maritimes d'Europe
- Conseils nationaux de chargeurs maritimes d'Europe
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-03-10
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Currency and Foreign Exchange
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- escudo
1, record 10, English, escudo
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- PTE 2, record 10, English, PTE
correct, standardized
- Esc 3, record 10, English, Esc
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
the basic monetary unit of Portugal. 4, record 10, English, - escudo
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plural: escudos. 3, record 10, English, - escudo
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
PTE: standardized by ISO. 5, record 10, English, - escudo
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Politique monétaire et marché des changes
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- escudo
1, record 10, French, escudo
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- PTE 2, record 10, French, PTE
correct, standardized
- Esc 3, record 10, French, Esc
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Unité monétaire (Portugal). 1, record 10, French, - escudo
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Pluriel : escudos. 3, record 10, French, - escudo
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 3 OBS
PTE : code normalisé par l'ISO et l'AFNOR. 4, record 10, French, - escudo
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Política monetaria y mercado de cambios
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- escudo
1, record 10, Spanish, escudo
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
- PTE 2, record 10, Spanish, PTE
correct
- Esc 2, record 10, Spanish, Esc
correct
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Moneda portuguesa moderna, equivalente a la par a 5 pesetas. 3, record 10, Spanish, - escudo
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
PTE : Siglas en el sistema SWIFT del escudo portugués. 4, record 10, Spanish, - escudo
Record 11 - internal organization data 1997-05-26
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Finance
- Informatics
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- retrieve account status 1, record 11, English, retrieve%20account%20status
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Finances
- Informatique
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- extraction du statut d'un compte
1, record 11, French, extraction%20du%20statut%20d%27un%20compte
feminine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- ESC 1, record 11, French, ESC
feminine noun
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1996-12-10
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Units (Regular Force, Armed Forces)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- contingency support wing
1, record 12, English, contingency%20support%20wing
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- CSW 1, record 12, English, CSW
correct
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Unités (régulières, Forces armées)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- escadre de soutien de contingence
1, record 12, French, escadre%20de%20soutien%20de%20contingence
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- ESC 1, record 12, French, ESC
correct, feminine noun
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- escadre de soutien en cas d'urgence 2, record 12, French, escadre%20de%20soutien%20en%20cas%20d%27urgence
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- ESCU 2, record 12, French, ESCU
former designation, correct, feminine noun
- ESCU 2, record 12, French, ESCU
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'ESCU (escadre de soutien en cas d'urgence) n'a pas d'effectifs permanents, sauf à son quartier général et aux quartiers généraux de ses éléments. 2, record 12, French, - escadre%20de%20soutien%20de%20contingence
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Source : Commandement aérien. 2, record 12, French, - escadre%20de%20soutien%20de%20contingence
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1993-07-23
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- European Pharmaceutical Students' Committee
1, record 13, English, European%20Pharmaceutical%20Students%27%20Committee
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
- ESC 1, record 13, English, ESC
correct, Europe
Record 13, Synonyms, English
- European Sub-Committee of the International Pharmaceutical Students' Federation 1, record 13, English, European%20Sub%2DCommittee%20of%20the%20International%20Pharmaceutical%20Students%27%20Federation
former designation, correct
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- European Pharmaceutical Students' Committee
1, record 13, French, European%20Pharmaceutical%20Students%27%20Committee
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
- ESC 1, record 13, French, ESC
correct, Europe
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- European Sub-Committee of the International Pharmaceutical Students' Federation 1, record 13, French, European%20Sub%2DCommittee%20of%20the%20International%20Pharmaceutical%20Students%27%20Federation
former designation, correct
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1993-05-13
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Executive Search Council
1, record 14, English, Executive%20Search%20Council
correct, United States
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
- ESC 1, record 14, English, ESC
correct, United States
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Executive Search Council
1, record 14, French, Executive%20Search%20Council
correct, United States
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
- ESC 1, record 14, French, ESC
correct, United States
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1992-10-22
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- European Society of Chronobiology
1, record 15, English, European%20Society%20of%20Chronobiology
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
- ESC 2, record 15, English, ESC
correct, Europe
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- European Society of Chronobiology
1, record 15, French, European%20Society%20of%20Chronobiology
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
- ESC 2, record 15, French, ESC
correct, Europe
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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