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ROUTE [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-11-23
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- Electronic Circuits Technology
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- path
1, record 1, English, path
correct, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In a network, any route between any two nodes. 2, record 1, English, - path
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A path may include more than one branch. 2, record 1, English, - path
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
path: term standardized by ISO and CSA. 3, record 1, English, - path
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Technologie des circuits électroniques
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- chemin
1, record 1, French, chemin
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- route 2, record 1, French, route
correct, feminine noun, standardized
- voie 3, record 1, French, voie
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans un réseau, tout itinéraire entre deux nœuds quelconques. 2, record 1, French, - chemin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les canaux constituent des voies permettant l'entrée ou la sortie des informations vers ou à partir de l'ordinateur ou des systèmes centraux. 3, record 1, French, - chemin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un chemin peut être formé de plusieurs branches. 2, record 1, French, - chemin
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
chemin; route : termes normalisés par la l'ISO et CSA. 4, record 1, French, - chemin
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Internet y telemática
- Tecnología de los circuitos electrónicos
- Programas y programación (Informática)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- camino
1, record 1, Spanish, camino
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- ruta 1, record 1, Spanish, ruta
correct, feminine noun
- vía 1, record 1, Spanish, v%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2014-12-11
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- track
1, record 2, English, track
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- flight track 1, record 2, English, flight%20track
correct, officially approved
- ground track 1, record 2, English, ground%20track
correct, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The projection on the earth's surface of the path of an aircraft, the direction of which path at any point is usually expressed in degrees from North (true, magnetic or grid). 1, record 2, English, - track
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
track; flight track; ground track: terms and definition officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 2, English, - track
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- route
1, record 2, French, route
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- route-sol 1, record 2, French, route%2Dsol
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Projection à la surface de la terre de la trajectoire d'un aéronef, trajectoire dont l'orientation, en un point quelconque, est généralement exprimée en degrés par rapport au nord (vrai, magnétique ou grille). 1, record 2, French, - route
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
route; route-sol : termes et définition uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 2, French, - route
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Transporte aéreo
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- derrota
1, record 2, Spanish, derrota
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- derrota de vuelo 2, record 2, Spanish, derrota%20de%20vuelo
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proyección sobre la superficie terrestre de la trayectoria de una aeronave, cuya dirección en cualquier punto se expresa generalmente en grados a partir del norte (geográfico, magnético o de la cuadrícula). 2, record 2, Spanish, - derrota
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
derrota; derrota de vuelo: términos y definición aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 3, record 2, Spanish, - derrota
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-10-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Ship Piloting
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
- Launching and Space Maneuvering
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- track
1, record 3, English, track
correct, noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- trk 2, record 3, English, trk
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The projection on the surface of the earth of the path of a spacecraft, aircraft or ship, the direction of which path at any point is usually expressed in degrees from North (true, magnetic or grid). 3, record 3, English, - track
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
track: term extracted from the "Disarmament and Peace Keeping" glossary with the permission of the United Nations Office at Geneva. 4, record 3, English, - track
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
track: term and definition standardized by NATO; term standardized by the Glossary for Pilots and Air Traffic Services Personnel Committee. 5, record 3, English, - track
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
track; trk: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 6, record 3, English, - track
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage des navires
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
- Lancement et manœuvres dans l'espace
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- route
1, record 3, French, route
correct, feminine noun, NATO, standardized, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- rte 2, record 3, French, rte
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Projection sur la surface du globe de la trajectoire d'un navire ou d'un aéronef, dont la direction en tout point est généralement exprimée en degrés à partir du Nord réel, magnétique ou de grille. 3, record 3, French, - route
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
route : terme tiré du lexique «Désarmement et Maintien de la Paix» avec l'autorisation de l'Office des Nations Unies à Genève. 4, record 3, French, - route
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
route : terme et définition normalisés par l'OTAN; terme normalisé par le Comité sur le Glossaire à l'intention des pilotes et du personnel des services de la circulation aérienne. 5, record 3, French, - route
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
route; rte : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 6, record 3, French, - route
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Pilotaje de buques
- Pilotaje y navegación aérea
- Lanzamiento y maniobras en el espacio
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- ruta
1, record 3, Spanish, ruta
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- derrota 2, record 3, Spanish, derrota
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Proyección sobre la superficie terrestre de la ruta de una aeronave, o barco, cuya ruta a un punto se expresa en grados a partir del norte (veradero, magnético o de la cuadrícula). 1, record 3, Spanish, - ruta
Record 4 - internal organization data 2009-07-10
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Road Networks
- Roads
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- road
1, record 4, English, road
correct, see observation
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- highway 2, record 4, English, highway
correct, see observation
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In modern usage the term road describes a rural, lesser travelled way, while the word street denotes an urban roadway. Highway refers to a major rural travelled way; more recently it has been used for a road, in either a rural or urban area where points of entrance and exit for traffic are limited and controlled. 2, record 4, English, - road
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Réseaux routiers
- Voies de circulation
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- route
1, record 4, French, route
correct, see observation, feminine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Voie de communication large et fréquentée, de première importance par opposition au chemin, reliant deux ou plusieurs agglomérations. 2, record 4, French, - route
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
route : terme et définition normalisés par l'OQLF. 3, record 4, French, - route
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Redes viales
- Carreteras
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- carretera
1, record 4, Spanish, carretera
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- vía 2, record 4, Spanish, v%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
- ruta 3, record 4, Spanish, ruta
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Vía pública especialmente construida para el tránsito de vehículos. 4, record 4, Spanish, - carretera
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Carretera es el término oficial de los Juegos Panamericanos. 5, record 4, Spanish, - carretera
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
carretera; vía: Términos utilizados por la Asociación Mundial de la Carretera. 6, record 4, Spanish, - carretera
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-09-11
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Military Transportation
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- route
1, record 5, English, route
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- rte 1, record 5, English, rte
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
route; rte: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 2, record 5, English, - route
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Transport militaire
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- route
1, record 5, French, route
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- rte 1, record 5, French, rte
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
route; rte : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 2, record 5, French, - route
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-05-12
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Aircraft Piloting and Navigation
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- route
1, record 6, English, route
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A line or direction of travel: course, track 2, record 6, English, - route
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Pilot reserve the right to request any desired change to route or altitude. 3, record 6, English, - route
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Pilotage et navigation aérienne
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- route
1, record 6, French, route
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chemin suivi ou à suivre dans une direction déterminée pour franchir, parcourir un espace. 2, record 6, French, - route
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les pilotes se réservent le droit de demander toute modification désirée de route ou d'altitude. 3, record 6, French, - route
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
route : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 4, record 6, French, - route
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Route flexible, rigide. 5, record 6, French, - route
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-09-09
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Telecommunications
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- route
1, record 7, English, route
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- RTE 1, record 7, English, RTE
correct, officially approved
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The path followed by a particular channel of a circuit. [Definition officially approved by ICAO.] 1, record 7, English, - route
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Communications-AFTN. 1, record 7, English, - route
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
route; RTE: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). 2, record 7, English, - route
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Télécommunications
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- route
1, record 7, French, route
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- RTE 1, record 7, French, RTE
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- chemin 1, record 7, French, chemin
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Parcours emprunté par une voie déterminée d'un circuit. [Définition uniformisée par l'OACI.] 1, record 7, French, - route
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
route; chemin; RTE : termes et abréviation uniformisés par l'Organisation de l'aviation civile internationale (OACI). 2, record 7, French, - route
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Telecomunicaciones
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- ruta
1, record 7, Spanish, ruta
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
- RTE 1, record 7, Spanish, RTE
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Camino seguido por determinado canal de un circuito. [Definición aceptada oficialmente por la OACI.] 1, record 7, Spanish, - ruta
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ruta; RTE: término y abreviatura aceptados oficialmente por la Organización de Aviación Civil Internacional (OACI). 2, record 7, Spanish, - ruta
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-11-30
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Air Transport
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- on track
1, record 8, English, on%20track
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Transport aérien
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- sur route
1, record 8, French, sur%20route
correct, officially approved
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sur route : terme uniformisé par le Comité d'uniformisation de la terminologie aéronautique (CUTA) - Opérations aériennes. 2, record 8, French, - sur%20route
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-01-16
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- course 1, record 9, English, course
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- route
1, record 9, French, route
feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Direction dans laquelle progresse le navire, marche du navire. 2, record 9, French, - route
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Navegación fluvial y marítima
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- derrota
1, record 9, Spanish, derrota
correct, feminine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- ruta 2, record 9, Spanish, ruta
feminine noun
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rumbo o dirección que llevan los buques en su navegación. 3, record 9, Spanish, - derrota
Record 10 - internal organization data 1996-10-25
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 10, Main entry term, English
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- route
1, record 10, French, route
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Direction du déplacement horizontal d'un mobile comptée de 0° à 360° dans le sens des aiguilles d'une montre. 1, record 10, French, - route
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En navigation maritime on distingue : la route vraie par rapport au nord vrai et la route au compas, ou cap, par rapport au nord du compas. 1, record 10, French, - route
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Être en route, faire route, en route pour... 1, record 10, French, - route
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Navegación fluvial y marítima
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- ruta
1, record 10, Spanish, ruta
feminine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- derrota 1, record 10, Spanish, derrota
feminine noun
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1993-01-14
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Informatics
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- communication route 1, record 11, English, communication%20route
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Informatique
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- route
1, record 11, French, route
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 1989-04-01
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Various Proper Names
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- On the Road 1, record 12, English, On%20the%20Road
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Appellations diverses
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Sur la route 1, record 12, French, Sur%20la%20route
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Exposition du Musée national des sciences et de la technologie consacrée au transport routier. 1, record 12, French, - Sur%20la%20route
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1985-12-16
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Statistical Surveys
Record 13, Main entry term, English
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Sondages et enquêtes (Statistique)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- route
1, record 13, French, route
feminine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(dans le cas d'une enquête d'opinion) 1, record 13, French, - route
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1980-06-03
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Collective Agreements and Bargaining
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- en route 1, record 14, English, en%20route
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Conventions collectives et négociations
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- en route 1, record 14, French, en%20route
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
- en cours de route 1, record 14, French, en%20cours%20de%20route
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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