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MOMENTUM [8 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2015-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- momentum
1, record 1, English, momentum
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The force that keeps an object moving or keeps an event developing after it has started. 2, record 1, English, - momentum
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It's been formidable ... and we expect our momentum to carry on in the future. 3, record 1, English, - momentum
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- impulsion
1, record 1, French, impulsion
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- lancée 2, record 1, French, lanc%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
- élan 3, record 1, French, %C3%A9lan
correct, masculine noun
- momentum 4, record 1, French, momentum
anglicism, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action propre à accroître le développement, le dynamisme d'une activité, d'une entreprise [...] 5, record 1, French, - impulsion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
momentum : Étymologiquement, «momentum» est un mot latin qui désigne une force d’impulsion ou un mouvement. Le terme n’existe pas dans la langue française courante (sauf en sciences physiques) alors qu’il est fréquemment employé par les anglo-saxons pour indiquer une sorte d’élan positif, le fait que les choses progressent bien. 4, record 1, French, - impulsion
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Transmettre une impulsion à quelque chose. 6, record 1, French, - impulsion
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-03-13
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Physical Education, Coaching and Sport Psychology
- Psychology
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- psychological momentum
1, record 2, English, psychological%20momentum
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- PM 2, record 2, English, PM
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- momentum 1, record 2, English, momentum
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Perhaps the most significant advance in understanding psychological momentum came with the multidimensional model of momentum in sports. This model comprises a number of critical elements that determine the development of momentum. These elements form a 'momentum chain,' which has allowed researchers to test the predictions of the model. 3, record 2, English, - psychological%20momentum
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The concept of 'momentum' in sport contests is commonly referred to by athletes, coaches, and commentators alike, and as such, has provided an appealing area of study for sport psychologists. 4, record 2, English, - psychological%20momentum
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Éducation physique, entraînement des athlètes et psychologie du sport
- Psychologie
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- force du moment
1, record 2, French, force%20du%20moment
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- momentum psychologique 2, record 2, French, momentum%20psychologique
anglicism, masculine noun
- MP 2, record 2, French, MP
anglicism, masculine noun
- MP 2, record 2, French, MP
- momentum 2, record 2, French, momentum
anglicism, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] pouvoir psychologique ajouté ou gagné qui modifie les perceptions interpersonnelles et influence la performance mentale et physique d'un individu. 2, record 2, French, - force%20du%20moment
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2010-11-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Stock Exchange
- Investment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- momentum investing
1, record 3, English, momentum%20investing
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- momentum investment strategy 2, record 3, English, momentum%20investment%20strategy
correct
- momentum strategy 2, record 3, English, momentum%20strategy
correct
- momentum investment 2, record 3, English, momentum%20investment
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Momentum investing is essentially the opposite of contrarian investing. A momentum investor focuses on stocks that are rising in price, and avoids stocks that are falling in price or that are perceived to be undervalued. The logic is that when a pattern of growth has been established, the growth will continue. 3, record 3, English, - momentum%20investing
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Bourse
- Investissements et placements
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- placement momentum
1, record 3, French, placement%20momentum
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- stratégie momentum 1, record 3, French, strat%C3%A9gie%20momentum
correct, feminine noun
- investissement momentum 1, record 3, French, investissement%20momentum
correct, masculine noun
- stratégie d’investissement momentum 1, record 3, French, strat%C3%A9gie%20d%26rsquo%3Binvestissement%20momentum
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Stratégie de placement consistant pour un investisseur à sélectionner les titres entrant dans son portefeuille en fonction d'une forte appréciation du cours du titre sur le marché ou de rendements passés supérieurs à la normale, en misant sur la persistance de la dynamique actuelle du titre sur le marché. 1, record 3, French, - placement%20momentum
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2006-02-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Stock Exchange
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- momentum
1, record 4, English, momentum
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Technical study that measures the difference between today's closing price and the closing price N days ago. 2, record 4, English, - momentum
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In technical analysis, the relative change in price over a specific time interval. Often equated with speed or velocity and considered in terms of relative strength. 3, record 4, English, - momentum
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A trader that follows a momentum strategy will purchase stocks that have recently risen in price. 4, record 4, English, - momentum
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Bourse
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- momentum
1, record 4, French, momentum
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Différence entre le cours du jour et un autre cours à x jours. 2, record 4, French, - momentum
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le momentum est sans doute l'un des indicateurs techniques les plus utilisés pour la réalisation de stratégie de gestion de portefeuille [...] Le momentum se base sur la notion de cycle. Une valeur aura davantage tendance à monter si elle a déjà monté. 2, record 4, French, - momentum
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Le momentum est particulièrement apprécié pour sa capacité à indiquer immédiatement le début d'une tendance; si la pente est très forte, le mouvement sera faible et éphémère, alors qu'une inclinaison modérée et stable laisse présumer une évolution durable. Une valeur extrême du momentum laisse présager un retournement de tendance. 3, record 4, French, - momentum
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2003-09-27
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Foreign Trade
- Stock Exchange
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- momentum approach
1, record 5, English, momentum%20approach
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Momentum approach. This management style is designed to tap into an equity's upward momentum. Momentum managers look for companies that not only post earnings growth, but also a growth rate that exceeds market expectations. They want to take advantage or rising stock prices. 1, record 5, English, - momentum%20approach
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This is a particularly aggressive management style, because at the least sign of a slowdown in growth, the equities are sold. 1, record 5, English, - momentum%20approach
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Commerce extérieur
- Bourse
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- approche momentum
1, record 5, French, approche%20momentum
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Selon ce style, il s'agit de tirer profit d'un momentum haussier d'un titre. On recherche des companies qui, non seulement affichent une croissance de leurs bénéfices, mais également une augmentation du rythme de croissance supérieure aux anticipations du marché. Le gestionnaire veut également tirer profit du fait que le cours boursier d'un titre est en forte progression. Ce type de gestion est considéré particulièrement agressif, car au moindre ralentissement de la croissance, si minime soit-il, le titre est vendu. 2, record 5, French, - approche%20momentum
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'approche momentum consiste à miser sur les titres qui ont «le vent dans les voiles». L'idée fondamentale sur laquelle s'appuie cette approche, c'est que les titres qui se sont mieux comportés que les autres dans le passé, sont ceux qui ont le plus de chances de mieux se comporter que les autres dans l'avenir. L'approche momentum s'appuie sur des éléments quantitatifs. 1, record 5, French, - approche%20momentum
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1993-03-10
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- IUCr Commission on Charge, Spin and Momentum Densities
1, record 6, English, IUCr%20Commission%20on%20Charge%2C%20Spin%20and%20Momentum%20Densities
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
IUCr : International Union of Crystallography 1, record 6, English, - IUCr%20Commission%20on%20Charge%2C%20Spin%20and%20Momentum%20Densities
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Commission on Charge, Spin and Momentum Densities
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- IUCr Commission on Charge, Spin and Momentum Densities
1, record 6, French, IUCr%20Commission%20on%20Charge%2C%20Spin%20and%20Momentum%20Densities
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1988-06-22
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- transfer of momentum
1, record 7, English, transfer%20of%20momentum
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Figure skating term(s). 1, record 7, English, - transfer%20of%20momentum
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- transfert du moment linéaire
1, record 7, French, transfert%20du%20moment%20lin%C3%A9aire
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- transfert du momentum 1, record 7, French, transfert%20du%20momentum
correct, masculine noun
- transfert de l’impulsion 1, record 7, French, transfert%20de%20l%26rsquo%3Bimpulsion
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) de patinage artistique. 1, record 7, French, - transfert%20du%20moment%20lin%C3%A9aire
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1988-06-14
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Skating
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- lose the swing
1, record 8, English, lose%20the%20swing
correct, verb
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Speed skating term(s). 2, record 8, English, - lose%20the%20swing
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Patinage
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- perdre le momentum du balancement de bras
1, record 8, French, perdre%20le%20momentum%20du%20balancement%20de%20bras
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- perdre de l’élan 1, record 8, French, perdre%20de%20l%26rsquo%3B%C3%A9lan
correct
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme(s) de patinage de vitesse. 2, record 8, French, - perdre%20le%20momentum%20du%20balancement%20de%20bras
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
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