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OA [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-01-08
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Human Behaviour
- Dietetics
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Overeaters Anonymous
1, record 1, English, Overeaters%20Anonymous
correct, Ontario
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- OA 2, record 1, English, OA
correct, Ontario
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Overeaters Anonymous (OA) ... offers recovery from compulsive eating by using the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions of OA. 2, record 1, English, - Overeaters%20Anonymous
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Comportement humain
- Diététique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Outremangeurs Anonymes
1, record 1, French, Outremangeurs%20Anonymes
correct, Ontario
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- OA 2, record 1, French, OA
correct, Ontario
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2025-01-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Human Behaviour
- Dietetics
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Overeaters Anonymous
1, record 2, English, Overeaters%20Anonymous
correct, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- OA 2, record 2, English, OA
correct, United States
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Overeaters Anonymous (OA) is a community of people who support each other in order to recover from compulsive eating and food behaviors. 3, record 2, English, - Overeaters%20Anonymous
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Comportement humain
- Diététique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Overeaters Anonymous
1, record 2, French, Overeaters%20Anonymous
correct, United States
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- OA 2, record 2, French, OA
correct, United States
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2025-01-13
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Human Behaviour
- Dietetics
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Overeaters Anonymous
1, record 3, English, Overeaters%20Anonymous
correct, Quebec
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- OA 2, record 3, English, OA
correct, Quebec
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Overeaters Anonymous'] primary purpose is to abstain from compulsive eating and compulsive food behaviours and to carry the message of recovery through the Twelve Steps of OA to those who still suffer. 2, record 3, English, - Overeaters%20Anonymous
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Comportement humain
- Diététique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Outremangeurs Anonymes
1, record 3, French, Outremangeurs%20Anonymes
correct, Quebec
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- OA 2, record 3, French, OA
correct, Quebec
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Outremangeurs Anonymes est une association de personnes qui partagent leur expérience personnelle, leur force et leur espoir dans le but de se rétablir de la compulsion alimentaire et d'autres troubles en lien avec l'alimentation. 2, record 3, French, - Outremangeurs%20Anonymes
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2022-08-31
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- operational analysis
1, record 4, English, operational%20analysis
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- OA 2, record 4, English, OA
correct, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The use of mathematical, statistical and other forms of analysis to explore situations and to support the decision-making process. 3, record 4, English, - operational%20analysis
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
operational analysis; OA: designations and definition officially approved by the Joint Terminology Panel and the Defence Terminology Standardization Board. 4, record 4, English, - operational%20analysis
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
operational analysis; OA: designations standardized by NATO. 4, record 4, English, - operational%20analysis
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- analyse opérationnelle
1, record 4, French, analyse%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- OA 2, record 4, French, OA
correct, feminine noun, NATO, officially approved
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Exploitation des méthodes d'analyse mathématique, statistique et autre pour examiner des situations et appuyer le processus décisionnel. 3, record 4, French, - analyse%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
analyse opérationnelle; OA : désignations et définition uniformisées par le Groupe d’experts en terminologie interarmées et par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la Défense. 4, record 4, French, - analyse%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
analyse opérationnelle : désignation normalisée par l'OTAN. 4, record 4, French, - analyse%20op%C3%A9rationnelle
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2022-04-21
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Military Organization
- Weapon Systems
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- weapons officer
1, record 5, English, weapons%20officer
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- Wpns O 1, record 5, English, Wpns%C2%A0O
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
weapons officer; Wpns O: designations officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 2, record 5, English, - weapons%20officer
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organisation militaire
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- officier de l'armement
1, record 5, French, officier%20de%20l%27armement
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- OA 1, record 5, French, OA
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- officière de l'armement 2, record 5, French, offici%C3%A8re%20de%20l%27armement
correct, feminine noun
- OA 2, record 5, French, OA
correct, feminine noun
- OA 2, record 5, French, OA
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
officier de l'armement; OA : désignations uniformisées par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 5, French, - officier%20de%20l%27armement
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2021-08-25
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- General Conduct of Military Operations
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- objective area
1, record 6, English, objective%20area
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- OA 2, record 6, English, OA
correct, NATO, standardized
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A defined geographical area within which is located an objective to be captured or reached by the military forces. 3, record 6, English, - objective%20area
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[The objective] area is defined by competent authority for purposes of command and control. 3, record 6, English, - objective%20area
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
objective area; OA: designations and definition standardized by NATO. 4, record 6, English, - objective%20area
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Conduite générale des opérations militaires
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- zone de l'objectif
1, record 6, French, zone%20de%20l%27objectif
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- OA 2, record 6, French, OA
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Zone géographique définie à l'intérieur de laquelle est situé un objectif à conquérir ou à atteindre par les forces militaires. 3, record 6, French, - zone%20de%20l%27objectif
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[La zone de l'objectif] est définie par l’autorité compétente pour des fins de commandement et contrôle. 3, record 6, French, - zone%20de%20l%27objectif
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
zone de l'objectif; OA : désignations normalisées par l'OTAN. 4, record 6, French, - zone%20de%20l%27objectif
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 3 OBS
zone de l'objectif : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Comité de terminologie française du Conseil de doctrine et de tactique de l'Armée de terre. 4, record 6, French, - zone%20de%20l%27objectif
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Conducción general de las operaciones militares
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- zona del objetivo
1, record 6, Spanish, zona%20del%20objetivo
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Area geográfica definida, dentro de la que se encuentra el objetivo que debe ser tomado o alcanzado por las fuerzas militares. Esta zona la define la autoridad competente, para cuestiones de mando y control. 1, record 6, Spanish, - zona%20del%20objetivo
Record 7 - internal organization data 2020-07-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Arctic oscillation
1, record 7, English, Arctic%20oscillation
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- AO 1, record 7, English, AO
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- northern annular mode 2, record 7, English, northern%20annular%20mode
correct
- NAM 2, record 7, English, NAM
correct
- NAM 2, record 7, English, NAM
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A winter fluctuation in the amplitude of a pattern characterized by low surface pressure in the Arctic and strong mid-latitude westerlies. 3, record 7, English, - Arctic%20oscillation
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
AO phases are analogous to the Southern Hemisphere's Antarctic oscillation (AAO), a similar pattern of air pressure and jet stream anomalies in the Southern Hemisphere. Viewed from above either pole, these patterns show a characteristic ring-shape or "annular" pattern; thus, AO and AAO are also referred to as the northern annular mode (NAM) and southern annular mode (SAM), respectively. 4, record 7, English, - Arctic%20oscillation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- oscillation arctique
1, record 7, French, oscillation%20arctique
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- OA 2, record 7, French, OA
correct, feminine noun
- AO 3, record 7, French, AO
feminine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- oscillation de l'Arctique 4, record 7, French, oscillation%20de%20l%27Arctique
correct, feminine noun
- OA 4, record 7, French, OA
correct, feminine noun
- OA 4, record 7, French, OA
- mode annulaire boréal 5, record 7, French, mode%20annulaire%20bor%C3%A9al
correct, masculine noun
- NAM 5, record 7, French, NAM
masculine noun
- NAM 5, record 7, French, NAM
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fluctuation hivernale de l'amplitude d'une configuration caractérisée par de basses pressions en surface dans l'Arctique et de forts vents d'ouest aux latitudes moyennes. 5, record 7, French, - oscillation%20arctique
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
AO; NAM : acronymes des termes anglais «Arctic oscillation» et «northern annular mode». 6, record 7, French, - oscillation%20arctique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2017-02-06
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- antibiotic-resistant organism
1, record 8, English, antibiotic%2Dresistant%20organism
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- ARO 1, record 8, English, ARO
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A microorganism that has developed resistance to the action of several antimicrobial agents and that is of special clinical or epidemiological significance. 1, record 8, English, - antibiotic%2Dresistant%20organism
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- organisme antibiorésistant
1, record 8, French, organisme%20antibior%C3%A9sistant
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- OA 1, record 8, French, OA
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Micro-organisme qui présente une résistance à l'action de plusieurs agents antimicrobiens et qui revêt une importance clinique ou épidémiologique spéciale. 1, record 8, French, - organisme%20antibior%C3%A9sistant
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2011-03-23
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric Physics
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- southern oscillation
1, record 9, English, southern%20oscillation
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- Southern Oscillation 2, record 9, English, Southern%20Oscillation
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A swaying of pressure on a large scale backwards and forwards between the Pacific and Indian Oceans (Walker, 1923). 3, record 9, English, - southern%20oscillation
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El Niño is a manifestation of the Southern Oscillation, an atmospheric-pressure seesaw between a high-pressure center in the south-eastern Pacific and a low-pressure center over Indonesia and northern Australia. 2, record 9, English, - southern%20oscillation
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Associated with this swaying of mass between the hemispheres are remarkable changes in wind, temperatures and rainfall régime. 3, record 9, English, - southern%20oscillation
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Physique de l'atmosphère
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- oscillation australe
1, record 9, French, oscillation%20australe
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- OA 2, record 9, French, OA
feminine noun
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- oscillation du Sud 3, record 9, French, oscillation%20du%20Sud
correct, see observation, feminine noun
- OS 3, record 9, French, OS
feminine noun
- OS 3, record 9, French, OS
- oscillation du Pacifique 4, record 9, French, oscillation%20du%20Pacifique
correct, see observation, feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Va-et-vient à grande échelle de la pression entre les océans Pacifique et Indien (Walker, 1923). 5, record 9, French, - oscillation%20australe
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Diverses études ont révélé que la variabilité des précipitations en Éthiopie est étroitement liée à la fluctuation de la circulation atmosphérique générale appelée l'oscillation australe ou oscillation du Sud (OS), déclenchée par les anomalies liées à la température de la surface de la mer ou SST (Sea Surface Temperature) au cours des événements El Niño (SST chaude) et La Niña (SST froide). 3, record 9, French, - oscillation%20australe
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ce va-et-vient de masse entre les hémisphères entraîne des changements importants dans le régime des vents, des températures et des pluies. 5, record 9, French, - oscillation%20australe
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
L'expression «oscillation du Pacifique» est moins précise que les autres synonymes car il y a aussi une autre oscillation de moindre importance que celle qui a lieu dans le sud du Pacifique : l'oscillation nord-pacifique. Employée de façon absolue, l'expression «oscillation du Pacifique» désigne cependant généralement l'oscillation australe. 6, record 9, French, - oscillation%20australe
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física de la atmósfera
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- oscilación del sur
1, record 9, Spanish, oscilaci%C3%B3n%20del%20sur
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Oscilación en gran escala de la presión entre los océanos Pacífico e Indico (Walker, 1923). 2, record 9, Spanish, - oscilaci%C3%B3n%20del%20sur
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Esa oscilación de masas de aire entre los hemisferios ocasiona cambios importantes de los vientos, la temperatura y la pluviosidad. 2, record 9, Spanish, - oscilaci%C3%B3n%20del%20sur
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-04-08
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Defence Planning and Military Doctrine
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- offensive action
1, record 10, English, offensive%20action
correct, NATO
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
- OA 2, record 10, English, OA
correct, NATO
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Trading onboard detection capability for immunity allows for safe forward deployment and provides for a considerable flexibility in offensive actions. 3, record 10, English, - offensive%20action
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Doctrine militaire et planification de défense
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- action offensive
1, record 10, French, action%20offensive
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- OA 2, record 10, French, OA
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Renoncer à une capacité de détection/désignation autonome au profit de l'invulnérabilité, c'est gagner en contrepartie une capacité de déploiement avancé et une grande flexibilité d'action offensive. 3, record 10, French, - action%20offensive
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2002-04-08
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Land Forces
- Air Forces
- Naval Forces
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- out of action
1, record 11, English, out%20of%20action
correct, NATO
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- OA 2, record 11, English, OA
correct, NATO
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Forces terrestres
- Forces aériennes
- Forces navales
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- hors combat
1, record 11, French, hors%20combat
correct, adjective phrase, NATO
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- OA 1, record 11, French, OA
correct, adjective phrase, NATO
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- hors d'action 2, record 11, French, hors%20d%27action
- hors de combat 3, record 11, French, hors%20de%20combat
- hors service 2, record 11, French, hors%20service
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 2000-03-07
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Position and Functional Titles (Armed Forces)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- base armament officer
1, record 12, English, base%20armament%20officer
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- BARMO 1, record 12, English, BARMO
correct
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Postes et fonctions (Forces armées)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- officier de l'armement
1, record 12, French, officier%20de%20l%27armement
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- OA 1, record 12, French, OA
correct
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1995-04-28
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Psycho-, Socio- and Ethnolinguistics
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- Oa
1, record 13, English, Oa
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A South American Indian language. 1, record 13, English, - Oa
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Psycho-, socio- et ethnolinguistique
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- oa
1, record 13, French, oa
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Langue indienne de l'Amérique du Sud. 1, record 13, French, - oa
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1992-12-29
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Osborne Association
1, record 14, English, Osborne%20Association
correct, United States
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
- OA 2, record 14, English, OA
correct, United States
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Organization of professional personnel and interested laymen. Provides consultative and advisory services to criminal justice agencies; participates in work of local and national criminal justice organizations; implements demonstration programs to decrease population of correctional institutions and jails; assists probationers, parolees, and discharged prisoners by providing supportive services, including job placement and counseling and, in some cases, emergency funds. Formed By Merger Of: National Society of Penal Information and Welfare League Association of New York. 1, record 14, English, - Osborne%20Association
Record 14, Key term(s)
- National Society of Penal Information
- Welfare League Association of New York
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Osborne Association
1, record 14, French, Osborne%20Association
correct, United States
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
- OA 2, record 14, French, OA
correct, United States
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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