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MDM [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-04-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Psychology of Communication
- Special-Language Phraseology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- misinformation, disinformation and malinformation
1, record 1, English, misinformation%2C%20disinformation%20and%20malinformation
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- MDM 1, record 1, English, MDM
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- misinformation, disinformation, and malinformation 2, record 1, English, misinformation%2C%20disinformation%2C%20and%20malinformation
correct, noun
- MDM 2, record 1, English, MDM
correct, noun
- MDM 2, record 1, English, MDM
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
MDM can be identified as three main forms of informational activity that can cause minor or major harm: misinformation refers to false information that is not intended to cause harm; disinformation refers to false information that is intended to manipulate, cause damage and guide people, organizations and countries in the wrong direction; malinformation refers to information that stems from the truth but is often exaggerated in a way that misleads and causes potential harm. 3, record 1, English, - misinformation%2C%20disinformation%20and%20malinformation
Record 1, Key term(s)
- misinformation, disinformation and mal-information
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie de la communication
- Phraséologie des langues de spécialité
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mésinformation, désinformation et malinformation
1, record 1, French, m%C3%A9sinformation%2C%20d%C3%A9sinformation%20et%20malinformation
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- MDM 1, record 1, French, MDM
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La mésinformation, la désinformation et la malinformation sont des formes de fausse information qui peuvent entraîner des préjudices mineurs ou majeurs. Elles peuvent porter atteinte aux droits de la personne et avoir des répercussions négatives sur les personnes, les groupes et la société, notamment lorsqu'elles sont utilisées pour manipuler, tromper ou nuire. 2, record 1, French, - m%C3%A9sinformation%2C%20d%C3%A9sinformation%20et%20malinformation
Record 1, Key term(s)
- mésinformation, désinformation et mal-information
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-02-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Internet and Telematics
- Data Transmission
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- minimum shift keying
1, record 2, English, minimum%20shift%20keying
correct, NATO
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MSK 1, record 2, English, MSK
correct, NATO
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- minimum-shift keying 2, record 2, English, minimum%2Dshift%20keying
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Internet et télématique
- Transmission de données
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- modulation à déplacement minimal
1, record 2, French, modulation%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9placement%20minimal
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- modulation par déplacement minimal 2, record 2, French, modulation%20par%20d%C3%A9placement%20minimal
correct, feminine noun, NATO
- MDM 2, record 2, French, MDM
correct, feminine noun, NATO
- MDM 2, record 2, French, MDM
- modulation à déplacement minimum 3, record 2, French, modulation%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9placement%20minimum
correct, feminine noun
- MSK 3, record 2, French, MSK
feminine noun
- MSK 3, record 2, French, MSK
- modulation à déplacement de fréquence minimum 3, record 2, French, modulation%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9placement%20de%20fr%C3%A9quence%20minimum
correct, feminine noun
- modulation par déplacement de fréquence 2, record 2, French, modulation%20par%20d%C3%A9placement%20de%20fr%C3%A9quence
correct, feminine noun, NATO
- MDF 2, record 2, French, MDF
correct, feminine noun, NATO
- MDF 2, record 2, French, MDF
- modulation à déplacement de phase minimal 4, record 2, French, modulation%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9placement%20de%20phase%20minimal
avoid, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] ce type de modulation à déplacement de fréquence est celui qui prend le moins de place dans le spectre des fréquences, sa largeur de bande est égale à 1,17 fois le débit binaire. 5, record 2, French, - modulation%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9placement%20minimal
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
modulation à déplacement de phase minimal : le déplacement de phase décrit une autre notion. 5, record 2, French, - modulation%20%C3%A0%20d%C3%A9placement%20minimal
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2001-07-20
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Orbital Stations
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- multiplexer/de-multiplexer
1, record 3, English, multiplexer%2Fde%2Dmultiplexer
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- MDM 1, record 3, English, MDM
correct, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- multiplexer-demultiplexer 2, record 3, English, multiplexer%2Ddemultiplexer
correct
- multiplexer/demultiplexer 3, record 3, English, multiplexer%2Fdemultiplexer
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The MDM [multiplexer/de-multiplexer] transmits and receives data or commands from the Space Station's main computers, processes signals from station sensors (inputs), sends signals to station effectors (outputs), and provides computing power to Space Station software hosted on the MDM. 4, record 3, English, - multiplexer%2Fde%2Dmultiplexer
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
multiplexer/de-multiplexer; MDM: term and abbreviation officially approved by the International Space Station official approval Group (ISSOAG). 5, record 3, English, - multiplexer%2Fde%2Dmultiplexer
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Stations orbitales
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- multiplexeur-démultiplexeur
1, record 3, French, multiplexeur%2Dd%C3%A9multiplexeur
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- MDM 2, record 3, French, MDM
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
multiplexeur-démultiplexeur; MDM : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de la terminologie de la Station spatiale internationale (GTTSSI). 2, record 3, French, - multiplexeur%2Dd%C3%A9multiplexeur
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 1999-12-08
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Forms
- Customs and Excise
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- R.M.D. Correction
1, record 4, English, R%2EM%2ED%2E%20Correction
correct, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Publication number A-48 of Revenue Canada. 1, record 4, English, - R%2EM%2ED%2E%20Correction
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Titres de formulaires administratifs
- Douanes et accise
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Correction de MDM
1, record 4, French, Correction%20de%20MDM
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Publication numéro A48 de Revenu Canada. 1, record 4, French, - Correction%20de%20MDM
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1999-10-20
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Federal Government Programs (Canadian)
- Customs and Excise
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Release on Minimum Documentation
1, record 5, English, Release%20on%20Minimum%20Documentation
correct, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- RMD 1, record 5, English, RMD
correct, Canada
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Using the Release on Minimum Documentation (RMD) process, importers can get their goods released when they present minimal documentation. To take advantage of this privilege, importers have to post an approved amount of security with Revenue Canada, and make the final accounting and payment at a later date. About 90% of commercial shipments are released through RMD. When importers have RMD privileges, they can have their goods released from Revenue Canada by presenting a completed cargo control document (CCD), any import permits or health certificates, and, in most cases, two copies of a properly completed invoice. 2, record 5, English, - Release%20on%20Minimum%20Documentation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Service offered by Revenue Canada, Customs and Excise. 3, record 5, English, - Release%20on%20Minimum%20Documentation
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Minimum Documentation Release Project
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes fédéraux (Gouvernement canadien)
- Douanes et accise
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Mainlevée contre documentation minimale
1, record 5, French, Mainlev%C3%A9e%20contre%20documentation%20minimale
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- MDM 2, record 5, French, MDM
correct, feminine noun, Canada
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Grâce au service Mainlevée contre documentation minimale (MDM), les marchandises sont libérées au moment où l'importateur présente cette documentation. Toutefois, pour bénéficier de ce privilège, l'importateur doit fournir à Revenu Canada une garantie d'un montant approuvé à l'avance et s'engager à produire une déclaration en détail définitive et à payer les droits à une date ultérieure. Environ 90 % des expéditions commerciales sont libérées sur présentation d'une documentation minimale. Si un importateur bénéficie du privilège de MDM, Revenu Canada lui accordera la mainlevée s'il présente un document de contrôle du fret dûment rempli, les licences d'importation et les certificats sanitaires requis et, dans la plupart des cas, deux exemplaires d'une facture établie en bonne et due forme. 3, record 5, French, - Mainlev%C3%A9e%20contre%20documentation%20minimale
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Service offert par Revenu Canada, Douanes et Accise. 1, record 5, French, - Mainlev%C3%A9e%20contre%20documentation%20minimale
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Projet Mainlevée contre documentation minimale
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1997-11-11
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Laws and Regulations
- Social Movements
- Political Science
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Mass Democratic Movement 1, record 6, English, Mass%20Democratic%20Movement
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
South Africa. 1, record 6, English, - Mass%20Democratic%20Movement
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de lois et de règlements
- Mouvements sociaux
- Sciences politiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Mass Democratic Movement 1, record 6, French, Mass%20Democratic%20Movement
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Títulos de leyes y reglamentos
- Movimientos sociales
- Ciencias políticas
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- Movimiento Democrático de Masas
1, record 6, Spanish, Movimiento%20Democr%C3%A1tico%20de%20Masas
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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