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Record 1 - internal organization data 2013-03-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- General Medicine, Hygiene and Health
Universal entry(ies) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- microgram
1, record 1, English, microgram
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- mcg 2, record 1, English, mcg
correct, symbol, see observation
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A unit of mass, being one millionth (10-6) of a gram. 3, record 1, English, - microgram
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Although denoting micrograms as "μg" is scientifically correct, remember that in the healthcare workplace it is generally better to write it as "mcg" to avoid possible confusion with milligrams (mg). 4, record 1, English, - microgram
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Médecine générale, hygiène et santé
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- microgramme
1, record 1, French, microgramme
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- mcg 2, record 1, French, mcg
correct, symbol, see observation, masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité de masse égale à un millionième de gramme. 3, record 1, French, - microgramme
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bien que le symbole «μg» soit correct scientifiquement pour rendre la notion, il ne faut pas oublier que dans le milieu médical, on préfère le symbole «mcg» afin d'éviter toute confusion possible avec les milligrammes (mg). 4, record 1, French, - microgramme
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Metrología y unidades de medida
- Medicina, Higiene y Salud
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 1
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- microgramo
1, record 1, Spanish, microgramo
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2011-08-26
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Scientific Research Equipment
- Analytical Chemistry
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- MCG
1, record 2, English, MCG
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term(s) taken from a Canadian laboratory-equipment company's catalogue. 1, record 2, English, - MCG
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Matériel et équipement (Recherche scientifique)
- Chimie analytique
Record 2, Main entry term, French
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) tiré(s) du catalogue d'une compagnie canadienne d'équipement de laboratoire. 1, record 2, French, - MCG
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-05-30
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Modelling (Mathematics)
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- global climate model
1, record 3, English, global%20climate%20model
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- GCM 2, record 3, English, GCM
correct, see observation
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A computer program that is used by atmospheric scientists to study and predict world-wide trends in weather patterns and the forces and physical laws that affect climate. 3, record 3, English, - global%20climate%20model
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The formulae are complicated and require skilled mathematicians, atmospheric scientists, and powerful computers for execution. Five regimes that influence climate are often taken into consideration: atmosphere, hydrosphere, biosphere, cryosphere, and pedosphere. Atmospheric and environmental physical laws as well as principles of thermodynamics and hydrodynamics are all used as part of the extensive mathematical parameters for the program. The results of these models are used as reference for other models, policy decisions, and by meteorologists. 3, record 3, English, - global%20climate%20model
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
GCM: [The Atmospheric Radiation Measurement (ARM) Program Web site indicates that the] acronym is no longer used. 4, record 3, English, - global%20climate%20model
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Modélisation (Mathématique)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- modèle climatique mondial
1, record 3, French, mod%C3%A8le%20climatique%20mondial
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- MCM 2, record 3, French, MCM
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- modèle climatique planétaire 3, record 3, French, mod%C3%A8le%20climatique%20plan%C3%A9taire
correct, masculine noun
- MCP 4, record 3, French, MCP
correct, masculine noun
- MCP 4, record 3, French, MCP
- modèle climatique de la planète 5, record 3, French, mod%C3%A8le%20climatique%20de%20la%20plan%C3%A8te
correct, masculine noun
- modèle climatique du globe 6, record 3, French, mod%C3%A8le%20climatique%20du%20globe
correct, masculine noun
- modèle de climat du globe 7, record 3, French, mod%C3%A8le%20de%20climat%20du%20globe
masculine noun
- modèle climatique global 8, record 3, French, mod%C3%A8le%20climatique%20global
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
- MCG 9, record 3, French, MCG
masculine noun
- GCM 10, record 3, French, GCM
masculine noun
- MCG 9, record 3, French, MCG
- modèle de climat global 9, record 3, French, mod%C3%A8le%20de%20climat%20global
avoid, see observation, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les modèles climatiques sont d'énormes logiciels qui simulent le fonctionnement de notre système climatique mondial en trois dimensions spatiales et dans le temps. Les modèles climatiques sont fondés sur les lois de la physique qui régissent la façon dont interagissent la matière et l'énergie. [...] Alors que les premiers modèles climatiques ne représentaient que les processus atmosphériques, les modèles «couplés» d'aujourd'hui reconnaissent que notre système climatique implique une myriade d'interactions complexes reliant l'atmosphère, les océans, les terres émergées et les masses glaciaires polaires. [...] Le modèle climatique mondial du Canada compte deux composantes principales : un modèle de circulation générale atmosphérique et un modèle de circulation océanique. 11, record 3, French, - mod%C3%A8le%20climatique%20mondial
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Les modèles climatiques mondiaux sont les seuls outils disponibles pour voir dans l'avenir et prévoir comment les régimes climatiques et les courants océaniques réagiront aux changements des gaz à effet de serre et des polluants connexes dans l'atmosphère. 12, record 3, French, - mod%C3%A8le%20climatique%20mondial
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
global : En français, le terme «global» signifie «qui est considéré en bloc, dans sa totalité». 4, record 3, French, - mod%C3%A8le%20climatique%20mondial
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2008-05-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Meteorological Forecasting, Data Measurement and Analysis
- Modelling (Mathematics)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- general circulation model
1, record 4, English, general%20circulation%20model
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- GCM 2, record 4, English, GCM
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- global circulation model 3, record 4, English, global%20circulation%20model
correct
- global model 3, record 4, English, global%20model
correct
- atmospheric circulation model 3, record 4, English, atmospheric%20circulation%20model
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Numerical representation of the atmosphere and its phenomena over the entire Earth, using the equations of motion and including radiation, photochemistry, and the transfer of heat, water vapour, and momentum. 3, record 4, English, - general%20circulation%20model
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Reproduced from "Titles, Names and Acronyms related to the activities of the International Oceanographic Commission of Unesco", with the authorization of Unesco. 4, record 4, English, - general%20circulation%20model
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Prévisions météorologiques et mesure et analyse des données
- Modélisation (Mathématique)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- modèle de circulation générale
1, record 4, French, mod%C3%A8le%20de%20circulation%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- MCG 2, record 4, French, MCG
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- modèle de la circulation atmosphérique 3, record 4, French, mod%C3%A8le%20de%20la%20circulation%20atmosph%C3%A9rique
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Modèle numérique de l'atmosphère et de ses phénomènes sur la Terre entière, utilisant les équations du mouvement et prenant en compte le rayonnement, la photochimie, et les transferts de chaleur, de vapeur d'eau et de quantité de mouvement. 3, record 4, French, - mod%C3%A8le%20de%20circulation%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Concrètement, un modèle de circulation générale de l'atmosphère se compose de différents programmes qui représentent les processus réels de l'atmosphère. 4, record 4, French, - mod%C3%A8le%20de%20circulation%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Reproduit de «Titles, Names and Acronyms related to the activities of the International Oceanographic Commission of Unesco», avec l'autorisation de l'Unesco. 5, record 4, French, - mod%C3%A8le%20de%20circulation%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Previsiones meteorológicas, medición y análisis de datos
- Modelización (Matemáticas)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- modelo de circulación general
1, record 4, Spanish, modelo%20de%20circulaci%C3%B3n%20general
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
- GCM 1, record 4, Spanish, GCM
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
- modelo de la circulación general 2, record 4, Spanish, modelo%20de%20la%20circulaci%C3%B3n%20general
correct, masculine noun
- MCG 2, record 4, Spanish, MCG
correct, masculine noun
- MCG 2, record 4, Spanish, MCG
- modelo de circulación atmosférica 2, record 4, Spanish, modelo%20de%20circulaci%C3%B3n%20atmosf%C3%A9rica
masculine noun
- modelo de la circulación 2, record 4, Spanish, modelo%20de%20la%20circulaci%C3%B3n
masculine noun
- modelo global 2, record 4, Spanish, modelo%20global
masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Representación global numérica de la atmósfera y de sus fenómenos en toda la Tierra, utilizando las ecuaciones de movimiento e incluyendo la radiación, la fotoquímica, las transferencias de calor y vapor de agua, y la cantidad de movimiento. 2, record 4, Spanish, - modelo%20de%20circulaci%C3%B3n%20general
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Reproducido del "Titles, Names and Acronyms related to the activities of the International Oceanographic Commission of Unesco", con la autorización de Unesco. 1, record 4, Spanish, - modelo%20de%20circulaci%C3%B3n%20general
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-04-12
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Federal Government Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Museums
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Canadian War Museum
1, record 5, English, Canadian%20War%20Museum
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- CWM 2, record 5, English, CWM
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The CWM is a an affiliated museum of the Canadian Museum of Civilization. 2, record 5, English, - Canadian%20War%20Museum
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The mission of the CWM is: to share in the remembrance of, and serve as a memorial to, those Canadians lost in, or as a result of, war; to examine the war and war-related history of Canada and its effect upon Canada and Canadians; and to document Canada's continuing commitment to peacekeeping and the maintenance of international security. 2, record 5, English, - Canadian%20War%20Museum
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Muséologie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Musée canadien de la guerre
1, record 5, French, Mus%C3%A9e%20canadien%20de%20la%20guerre
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- MCG 2, record 5, French, MCG
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La mission du MCG est : de continuer à perpétuer le souvenir des Canadiens qui ont péri à la guerre ou en conséquence de la guerre; d'analyser le passé militaire et paramilitaire du Canada et ses conséquences sur les Canadiens; de documenter l'engagement du Canada vis-à-vis du maintien de la paix et de la sécurité internationale. 2, record 5, French, - Mus%C3%A9e%20canadien%20de%20la%20guerre
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-12-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of NATO Committees
- Combined Forces (Military)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Mediterranean Cooperation Group
1, record 6, English, Mediterranean%20Cooperation%20Group
correct, NATO
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- MCG 1, record 6, English, MCG
correct, NATO
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Heads of State and Government of NATO, at their Summit in Madrid in July 1997, emphasized their commitment to "enhancing" the "Mediterranean dialogue." They decided, for that purpose, to formally establish the "Mediterranean Cooperation Group," a committee under the authority of NATO. 2, record 6, English, - Mediterranean%20Cooperation%20Group
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres des comités de l'OTAN
- Interarmées
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Groupe de coopération méditerranéenne
1, record 6, French, Groupe%20de%20coop%C3%A9ration%20m%C3%A9diterran%C3%A9enne
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- MCG 1, record 6, French, MCG
correct, masculine noun, NATO
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1991-11-08
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Statistics
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- restricted GLS estimator
1, record 7, English, restricted%20GLS%20estimator
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- restricted generalized least squares estimator 1, record 7, English, restricted%20generalized%20least%20squares%20estimator
correct, proposal
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Statistique
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- estimateur par les moindres carrés généralisés restreint
1, record 7, French, estimateur%20par%20les%20moindres%20carr%C3%A9s%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ralis%C3%A9s%20restreint
proposal, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- MCG avec contrainte 1, record 7, French, MCG%20avec%20contrainte
masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La seconde colonne du tableau 3 contient les variances de l'estimateur par les moindres carrés restreint, la contrainte étant que l'estimateur pour la période 1 doit être l'estimateur obtenu à l'aide de l'échantillon initial. Techniques d'enquête, vol. 16-2, texte de W.A Fuller (section 2). 1, record 7, French, - estimateur%20par%20les%20moindres%20carr%C3%A9s%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ralis%C3%A9s%20restreint
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
traduction proposée; tirée pour une part du Dictionnaire de mathématiques (en 4 langues), Elsevier. 1, record 7, French, - estimateur%20par%20les%20moindres%20carr%C3%A9s%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ralis%C3%A9s%20restreint
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
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