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MANIPULER [22 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2020-11-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Games and Toys (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- manipulative puzzle
1, record 1, English, manipulative%20puzzle
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Some mechanical or manipulative puzzles have been around for more than a thousand years. ... The Museum collection includes many puzzles of this type. Jerry Slocum is acknowledged as one of the leading experts on mechanical and manipulative puzzles having published a number of books on the subject. 2, record 1, English, - manipulative%20puzzle
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Jeux et jouets (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- casse-tête à manipuler
1, record 1, French, casse%2Dt%C3%AAte%20%C3%A0%20manipuler
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme relevé dans plusieurs sources du gouvernement fédéral. 2, record 1, French, - casse%2Dt%C3%AAte%20%C3%A0%20manipuler
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2018-03-27
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Human Behaviour
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- manipulate
1, record 2, English, manipulate
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To manage or control artfully or by shrewd use of influence, often in an unfair or fraudulent way. 1, record 2, English, - manipulate
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
To manipulate an election by bribing the voters. 1, record 2, English, - manipulate
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Comportement humain
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- manipuler
1, record 2, French, manipuler
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Manœuvrer des personnes, c'est-à-dire les faire agir à son gré. 1, record 2, French, - manipuler
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario general
- Comportamiento humano
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- manipular
1, record 2, Spanish, manipular
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-05-26
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Smallwares
- Non-Surgical Treatment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- fidget object
1, record 3, English, fidget%20object
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- fidget item 2, record 3, English, fidget%20item
correct
- fidget 3, record 3, English, fidget
correct, noun
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Fidget objects are a great way to channel any anxious or excess energy in a non-disruptive activity. These objects can range from stress balls to a small plush toy. 1, record 3, English, - fidget%20object
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Menus objets
- Traitements non chirurgicaux
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- objet à manipuler
1, record 3, French, objet%20%C3%A0%20manipuler
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- objet à triturer 2, record 3, French, objet%20%C3%A0%20triturer
correct, masculine noun
- objet de manipulation 3, record 3, French, objet%20de%20manipulation
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Objets de manipulation. Les objets à manipuler sont également des outils très intéressants à utiliser pour changer les idées et aussi pour aider à ramener au calme. 3, record 3, French, - objet%20%C3%A0%20manipuler
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - external organization data 2016-07-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- handle
1, record 4, English, handle
correct, verb
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Human sources. 1, record 4, English, - handle
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- contrôler
1, record 4, French, contr%C3%B4ler
correct, verb
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- manipuler 1, record 4, French, manipuler
avoid, see observation, verb
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sources humaines. 1, record 4, French, - contr%C3%B4ler
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
manipuler : terme à éviter, car il est plutôt l'équivalent de «manipulate». 1, record 4, French, - contr%C3%B4ler
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-04-30
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Restaurant Industry
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- employee in commissary and engaged in handling foods 1, record 5, English, employee%20in%20commissary%20and%20engaged%20in%20handling%20foods
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Restauration
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- préposé à l'intendance tenu de manipuler des aliments
1, record 5, French, pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27intendance%20tenu%20de%20manipuler%20des%20aliments
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- préposée à l'intendance tenue de manipuler des aliments 1, record 5, French, pr%C3%A9pos%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20l%27intendance%20tenue%20de%20manipuler%20des%20aliments
feminine noun
- employé à l'intendance tenu de manipuler des aliments 1, record 5, French, employ%C3%A9%20%C3%A0%20l%27intendance%20tenu%20de%20manipuler%20des%20aliments
masculine noun
- employée à l'intendance tenue de manipuler des aliments 1, record 5, French, employ%C3%A9e%20%C3%A0%20l%27intendance%20tenue%20de%20manipuler%20des%20aliments
feminine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2011-05-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Form Titles (Armed Forces)
Universal entry(ies) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Fragile - Handle with Care
1, record 6, English, Fragile%20%2D%20Handle%20with%20Care
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
DND 1336: Code of a form used by the Department of National Defense. 2, record 6, English, - Fragile%20%2D%20Handle%20with%20Care
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de formulaires (Forces armées)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 6
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Fragile-Manipuler avec soin
1, record 6, French, Fragile%2DManipuler%20avec%20soin
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
DND 1336 : code d'un formulaire du ministère de la Défense nationale. 2, record 6, French, - Fragile%2DManipuler%20avec%20soin
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2002-01-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
- Shipping and Delivery
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- handle with care 1, record 7, English, handle%20with%20care
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- handle carefully 2, record 7, English, handle%20carefully
- do not crush 3, record 7, English, do%20not%20crush
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
- Expédition et livraison
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- fragile 1, record 7, French, fragile
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- à manipuler avec précaution 2, record 7, French, %C3%A0%20manipuler%20avec%20pr%C3%A9caution
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Indication apposée sur les colis qui exigent une manutention délicate. 3, record 7, French, - fragile
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ces deux expressions [«handle with care» et «fragile»] sont bien caractéristiques du génie propre de chaque langue. L'anglais, plus concret, dit explicitement ce qu'il faut faire; le français, plus abstrait, se contente de donner une caractéristique du colis et laisse aux manipulateurs le soin de tirer les conclusions concernant le soin à prendre. 3, record 7, French, - fragile
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Vocabulario general
- Expedición y entrega
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- frágil
1, record 7, Spanish, fr%C3%A1gil
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
- manipular con cuidado 2, record 7, Spanish, manipular%20con%20cuidado
correct
- manejar con cuidado 3, record 7, Spanish, manejar%20con%20cuidado
correct
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mención señalada con una etiqueta cuando se transporta un objeto que puede romperse fácilmente. 4, record 7, Spanish, - fr%C3%A1gil
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-11-26
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- aid for handling container
1, record 8, English, aid%20for%20handling%20container
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ISO code: 24 06. 2, record 8, English, - aid%20for%20handling%20container
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- aide pour manipuler les récipients
1, record 8, French, aide%20pour%20manipuler%20les%20r%C3%A9cipients
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Code ISO : 24 06. 2, record 8, French, - aide%20pour%20manipuler%20les%20r%C3%A9cipients
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2001-11-26
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- aid for handling products and goods
1, record 9, English, aid%20for%20handling%20products%20and%20goods
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ISO code: 24. 2, record 9, English, - aid%20for%20handling%20products%20and%20goods
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- aide pour manipuler les produits et les biens
1, record 9, French, aide%20pour%20manipuler%20les%20produits%20et%20les%20biens
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Code ISO : 24. 2, record 9, French, - aide%20pour%20manipuler%20les%20produits%20et%20les%20biens
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2001-11-23
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Writing Instruments
- Technical Aids for Persons with Disabilities
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- device for paper handling
1, record 10, English, device%20for%20paper%20handling
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
ISO code: 21 09 18. 2, record 10, English, - device%20for%20paper%20handling
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Instruments d'écriture
- Aides techniques pour personnes handicapées
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- dispositif pour manipuler le papier
1, record 10, French, dispositif%20pour%20manipuler%20le%20papier
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Code ISO : 21 09 18. 2, record 10, French, - dispositif%20pour%20manipuler%20le%20papier
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1999-08-13
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Translation (General)
- Meaning (Language)
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- gerrymander
1, record 11, English, gerrymander
verb
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Traduction (Généralités)
- Sens (Langue)
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- manipuler 1, record 11, French, manipuler
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- truquer 2, record 11, French, truquer
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1998-11-09
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Psychological Warfare
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- manipulate perceptions
1, record 12, English, manipulate%20perceptions
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Guerre psychologique
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- manipuler les perceptions
1, record 12, French, manipuler%20les%20perceptions
correct
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 1996-12-12
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Phraseology
- Occupational Health and Safety
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- handle a substance
1, record 13, English, handle%20a%20substance
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
... ensure that all hazardous substances in the work place, other than controlled products, are identified in the manner prescribed .... 1, record 13, English, - handle%20a%20substance
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie
- Santé et sécurité au travail
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- manipuler une substance
1, record 13, French, manipuler%20une%20substance
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] de veiller à ce que les substances hasardeuses se trouvant dans un lieu de travail soient entreposées et manipulées conformément aux règlements [...]. 1, record 13, French, - manipuler%20une%20substance
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1996-11-15
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Inventory and Material Management
- The Product (Marketing)
- Shipping and Delivery
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- handle goods
1, record 14, English, handle%20goods
correct, verb phrase
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
...each RDC [Regional Distribution Center] has a unit that does nothing but work with other RDCs looking for goods; and the same goods are moved and handled more times than good sense would dictate. The RDCs and CDC [Central Distribution Center] are all doing their jobs, but the overall system just doesn't work. 1, record 14, English, - handle%20goods
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Gestion des stocks et du matériel
- Produit (Commercialisation)
- Expédition et livraison
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- manipuler les produits
1, record 14, French, manipuler%20les%20produits
correct, verb phrase
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] dans chaque CDR [Centre de Distribution Regional], une équipe se consacre uniquement à la recherche de marchandises auprès des autres CDR, et les mêmes produits sont manipulés et déplacés plus de fois que le bon sens ne le voudrait. Les CDR et le CDC [Centre de Distribution Central] font leur travail, mais le système dans son ensemble fonctionne mal. 1, record 14, French, - manipuler%20les%20produits
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1992-06-11
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- CBRNE Weapons
- Land Forces
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- tamper
1, record 15, English, tamper
correct, verb, officially approved
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To intentionally perform an incorrect procedure or unauthorized act involving a critical component. 1, record 15, English, - tamper
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term officialized by the Department of National Defence. 2, record 15, English, - tamper
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Armes CBRNE
- Forces terrestres
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- manipuler
1, record 15, French, manipuler
correct, officially approved
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Exécuter volontairement une procédure irrégulière ou un acte interdit comprenant un élément critique. 2, record 15, French, - manipuler
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le Ministère de la Défense Nationale. 3, record 15, French, - manipuler
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1991-11-22
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- Security Posters and Signs
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- EXPLOSIVES - HANDLE WITH CARE 1, record 16, English, EXPLOSIVES%20%2D%20HANDLE%20WITH%20CARE
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Affichage de sécurité
Record 16, Main entry term, French
- EXPLOSIFS-MANIPULER AVEC SOIN 1, record 16, French, EXPLOSIFS%2DMANIPULER%20AVEC%20SOIN
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1988-08-15
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Construction Site Equipment
Record 17, Main entry term, English
- tirehandling machine 1, record 17, English, tirehandling%20machine
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
- tire handling machine 1, record 17, English, tire%20handling%20machine
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Matériel de chantier
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- machine à manipuler les pneus
1, record 17, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20manipuler%20les%20pneus
feminine noun
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
Record 18 - internal organization data 1986-01-18
Record 18, English
Record 18, Subject field(s)
- Team Sports
Record 18, Main entry term, English
- play an agent 1, record 18, English, play%20an%20agent
Record 18, Abbreviations, English
Record 18, Synonyms, English
Record 18, French
Record 18, Domaine(s)
- Sports d'équipe
Record 18, Main entry term, French
- manipuler un agent 1, record 18, French, manipuler%20un%20agent
Record 18, Abbreviations, French
Record 18, Synonyms, French
Record 18, Textual support, French
Record 18, Spanish
Record 18, Textual support, Spanish
Record 19 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 19, English
Record 19, Subject field(s)
- Cranes (Construction Sites)
- Cranes (Hoisting and Lifting)
Record 19, Main entry term, English
- scrap handling crane 1, record 19, English, scrap%20handling%20crane
Record 19, Abbreviations, English
Record 19, Synonyms, English
Record 19, French
Record 19, Domaine(s)
- Grues (Chantiers)
- Grues (Levage)
Record 19, Main entry term, French
- grue pour manipuler la ferraille 1, record 19, French, grue%20pour%20manipuler%20la%20ferraille
Record 19, Abbreviations, French
Record 19, Synonyms, French
Record 19, Textual support, French
Record 19, Spanish
Record 19, Textual support, Spanish
Record 20 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 20, English
Record 20, Subject field(s)
- Cranes (Hoisting and Lifting)
Record 20, Main entry term, English
- coal handling bridge crane 1, record 20, English, coal%20handling%20bridge%20crane
Record 20, Abbreviations, English
Record 20, Synonyms, English
Record 20, French
Record 20, Domaine(s)
- Grues (Levage)
Record 20, Main entry term, French
- pont-grue pour manipuler le charbon
1, record 20, French, pont%2Dgrue%20pour%20manipuler%20le%20charbon
masculine noun
Record 20, Abbreviations, French
Record 20, Synonyms, French
Record 20, Textual support, French
Record 20, Spanish
Record 20, Textual support, Spanish
Record 21 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 21, English
Record 21, Subject field(s)
- Lignite, Graphite and Coal Mining
Record 21, Main entry term, English
- coal handling and conveying equipment 1, record 21, English, coal%20handling%20and%20conveying%20equipment
Record 21, Abbreviations, English
Record 21, Synonyms, English
Record 21, French
Record 21, Domaine(s)
- Exploit. de charbons fossiles autres que la tourbe
Record 21, Main entry term, French
- outillage à manipuler et à transporter le charbon
1, record 21, French, outillage%20%C3%A0%20manipuler%20et%20%C3%A0%20transporter%20le%20charbon
masculine noun
Record 21, Abbreviations, French
Record 21, Synonyms, French
Record 21, Textual support, French
Record 21, Spanish
Record 21, Textual support, Spanish
Record 22 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 22, English
Record 22, Subject field(s)
- Electronics
Record 22, Main entry term, English
- tube manipulator 1, record 22, English, tube%20manipulator
Record 22, Abbreviations, English
Record 22, Synonyms, English
Record 22, French
Record 22, Domaine(s)
- Électronique
Record 22, Main entry term, French
- machine à manipuler les tubes 1, record 22, French, machine%20%C3%A0%20manipuler%20les%20tubes
Record 22, Abbreviations, French
Record 22, Synonyms, French
Record 22, Textual support, French
Record 22, Spanish
Record 22, Textual support, Spanish
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