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IDENTIFICATION [16 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-24
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Communication and Information Management
- IT Security
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- identification
1, record 1, English, identification
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process by which a computer system establishes the identity of a specific user by means of an identifier. 2, record 1, English, - identification
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Sécurité des TI
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- identification
1, record 1, French, identification
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus par lequel un système informatique établit l'identité d'un utilisateur précis à l'aide d'un identifiant. 2, record 1, French, - identification
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2026-01-24
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Communication and Information Management
- Security
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- identification
1, record 2, English, identification
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The act of establishing a person's identity. 1, record 2, English, - identification
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des communications et de l'information
- Sécurité
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- identification
1, record 2, French, identification
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action d'établir l'identité d'une personne. 1, record 2, French, - identification
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Social Security and Employment Insurance
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- identification
1, record 3, English, identification
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- ID 1, record 3, English, ID
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sécurité sociale et assurance-emploi
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- identification
1, record 3, French, identification
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Lexique de l'assurance-chômage, Emploi et Immigration Canada, 1992. 2, record 3, French, - identification
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2023-07-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Risks and Threats (Security)
- CBRNE Operations
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- identification
1, record 4, English, identification
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The determination of a substance in a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear environment. 1, record 4, English, - identification
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
There are three levels of identification with varying degrees of reliability: provisional, confirmed and unambiguous. 1, record 4, English, - identification
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
identification: designation and definition standardized by NATO. 2, record 4, English, - identification
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Risques et menaces (Sécurité)
- Opérations CBRNE
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- identification
1, record 4, French, identification
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Détermination d'une substance dans un environnement nucléaire, radiologique, biologique et chimique. 1, record 4, French, - identification
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Il existe trois niveaux d'identification au degré de fiabilité variable : provisoire, confirmé et non ambigu. 1, record 4, French, - identification
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
identification : désignation et définition normalisées par l'OTAN. 2, record 4, French, - identification
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2021-10-14
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- identification
1, record 5, English, identification
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- ident 2, record 5, English, ident
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The indication by any act or means of one's own friendly character or individuality. 3, record 5, English, - identification
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
identification: term and definition standardized by NATO. 4, record 5, English, - identification
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
identification; ident: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 5, English, - identification
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- identification
1, record 5, French, identification
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- ident 2, record 5, French, ident
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manifestation de son identité ou de son caractère ami par un acte ou un moyen quelconque. 3, record 5, French, - identification
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
identification : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 4, record 5, French, - identification
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
identification; ident : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 5, French, - identification
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Conducción general de las operaciones militares
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- identificación
1, record 5, Spanish, identificaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Indicación mediante un acto u otros medios del carácter de amigo o de su identidad. 1, record 5, Spanish, - identificaci%C3%B3n
Record 6 - internal organization data 2021-10-14
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Remote Sensing
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- identification
1, record 6, English, identification
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- ident 2, record 6, English, ident
correct, officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- identity 1, record 6, English, identity
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In imagery interpretation, the discrimination between objects within a particular type or class. 3, record 6, English, - identification
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
identification; identity: terms and definition standardized by NATO. 4, record 6, English, - identification
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
identification; identity; ident: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 6, English, - identification
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Télédétection
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- identification
1, record 6, French, identification
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- ident 2, record 6, French, ident
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- identité 1, record 6, French, identit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En interprétation d'imagerie, discrimination entre plusieurs objets appartenant à une même classe déterminée. 3, record 6, French, - identification
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
identification; identité : termes et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 4, record 6, French, - identification
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
identification; identité; ident : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 6, French, - identification
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Teledetección
- Vigilancia, detección y reconocimiento (Militar)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- identificación
1, record 6, Spanish, identificaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
En interpretación de imágenes, discriminación entre varios objetos de un tipo o clase particular. 1, record 6, Spanish, - identificaci%C3%B3n
Record 7 - internal organization data 2013-08-19
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Law of Evidence
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- identification
1, record 7, English, identification
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An act or the action of identifying or the state of being identified. 1, record 7, English, - identification
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Proof of identity. To identify a person or thing is to signify that he or it is the person or thing in question. 2, record 7, English, - identification
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Droit de la preuve
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- identification
1, record 7, French, identification
correct, feminine noun, standardized
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
identification : terme normalisé par le comité de normalisation dans le cadre du Programme de l'administration de la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO). 2, record 7, French, - identification
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2013-07-10
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Dentistry
- Law of Evidence
- Emergency Management
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- positive identification
1, record 8, English, positive%20identification
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- positive identification of a victim 2, record 8, English, positive%20identification%20of%20a%20victim%20
correct
- identification 2, record 8, English, identification
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A conclusion establishing with absolute certainty that the compared post-mortem and ante-mortem dental data are from the same person. 3, record 8, English, - positive%20identification
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Dentisterie
- Droit de la preuve
- Gestion des urgences
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- identification positive
1, record 8, French, identification%20positive
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- identification positive d'une victime 2, record 8, French, identification%20positive%20d%27une%20victime
correct, feminine noun
- identification 3, record 8, French, identification
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conclusion établissant avec absolue certitude que les données dentaires post mortem comparées aux données ante mortem proviennent de la même personne. 2, record 8, French, - identification%20positive
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-08-02
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Personality Development
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- identification
1, record 9, English, identification
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A core concept in psychoanalytic theory denoting the process through which the subject assimilates aspects of others (objects) and constitutes its personality from the resulting products. 2, record 9, English, - identification
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Identification refers to a modification in various aspects of one's subjective self so as to increase one's ressemblance to another person taken as a model. It is possible to identify with animals or machines, but the term is usually applied to situations in which one individual's beliefs, values, and behavioral style are adopted by another. Identification may be either partial or total. 3, record 9, English, - identification
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Développement de la personnalité
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- identification
1, record 9, French, identification
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus interne, inconscient, par lequel une personne rend conforme une part de sa personnalité à celle d'un autre qui lui sert de modèle. 2, record 9, French, - identification
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Concept relatif à la psychanalyse. 3, record 9, French, - identification
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Desarrollo de la personalidad
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- identificación
1, record 9, Spanish, identificaci%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proceso por el cual un individuo se vuelve semejante a otro, en su totalidad o en parte. 2, record 9, Spanish, - identificaci%C3%B3n
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El psiquiatra, a su vez, a través de la identificación proyectiva, puede identificarse con los ataques del paciente hacia la psicoterapia o mostrarse ambivalente hacia ella. 3, record 9, Spanish, - identificaci%C3%B3n
Record 10 - internal organization data 2007-04-12
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Surveillance, Detection and Reconnaissance (Military)
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- identification
1, record 10, English, identification
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- ident 2, record 10, English, ident
correct, officially approved
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process of attaining an accurate characterization of a detected entity by any act or means so that high confidence real-time decisions, including weapons engagement, can be made. 3, record 10, English, - identification
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
identification : term and definition standardized by NATO. 4, record 10, English, - identification
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
identification; ident: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 10, English, - identification
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Surveillance, détection et reconnaissance (Militaire)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- identification
1, record 10, French, identification
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- ident 2, record 10, French, ident
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus permettant de déterminer avec précision, par un acte ou un moyen quelconque, le caractère d'une entité détectée de façon à pouvoir prendre en toute confiance des décisions en temps réel, y compris l'engagement des armes. 3, record 10, French, - identification
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
identification : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN. 4, record 10, French, - identification
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
identification; ident : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 10, French, - identification
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2000-09-18
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Rules of Court
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- marking
1, record 11, English, marking
correct, noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Règles de procédure
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- identification
1, record 11, French, identification
correct, feminine noun
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 1998-09-30
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- identifying
1, record 12, English, identifying
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- identification 1, record 12, English, identification
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- identification
1, record 12, French, identification
correct, feminine noun
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 1995-02-10
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Office-Work Organization
- Document Classification (Library Science)
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- caption
1, record 13, English, caption
noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A name, letter, or number under which records are filed. 1, record 13, English, - caption
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Organisation du travail de bureau
- Classification des documents (Bibliothéconomie)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- rubrique
1, record 13, French, rubrique
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- identification 2, record 13, French, identification
feminine noun
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mot ou groupe de mots qui sert de titre à un document ou à un dossier, pour le classement alphabétique. 1, record 13, French, - rubrique
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1992-11-13
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Codes (Software)
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- identification
1, record 14, English, identification
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
- ID 2, record 14, English, ID
correct
- IDENT 2, record 14, English, IDENT
correct
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- name 3, record 14, English, name
correct, noun
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
a label consisting of a coded name showing a unit of data, for example a file name. 2, record 14, English, - identification
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Codes (Logiciels)
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- identification
1, record 14, French, identification
correct, feminine noun
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- indicatif 2, record 14, French, indicatif
correct, masculine noun
- nom 3, record 14, French, nom
correct, masculine noun
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Information permettant de repérer un enregistrement. 2, record 14, French, - identification
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1986-07-28
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Public Relations
- Federal Administration
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- corporate identification
1, record 15, English, corporate%20identification
correct
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The recognition of the corporate identity which projects the individuality of the organization. The identifying elements used by FIP are the signature, the wordmark, a standard typeface, and specific colours and layout. 1, record 15, English, - corporate%20identification
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term is also found in: Louisiana-Pacific's Do-It-Yourself Corporate Identity Overhaul by Robert French in Public Relations Journal, Nov. 1981, pg. 50. 2, record 15, English, - corporate%20identification
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Relations publiques
- Administration fédérale
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- identification
1, record 15, French, identification
correct, feminine noun
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action d'identifier l'image de marque qui distingue la personnalité de l'entreprise ou de l'organisme. Les éléments d'identification pour le PCIM sont la signature, le mot-symbole, le style typographique, les couleurs et la composition. 2, record 15, French, - identification
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1986-06-06
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Acoustics (Physics)
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- identification 1, record 16, English, identification
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Acoustique (Physique)
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- identification
1, record 16, French, identification
correct, feminine noun
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Détermination fondée sur la reconnaissance de certaines caractéristiques acoustiques de la source, permettant de l'identifier. 1, record 16, French, - identification
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
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