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STP [15 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2022-03-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Protective Technical Systems
1, record 1, English, Protective%20Technical%20Systems
plural
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- PTS 1, record 1, English, PTS
plural
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- Systèmes techniques de protection
1, record 1, French, Syst%C3%A8mes%20techniques%20de%20protection
plural masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- STP 1, record 1, French, STP
plural masculine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - external organization data 2022-03-22
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Protective Technical Systems Manager 1, record 2, English, Protective%20Technical%20Systems%20Manager
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Key term(s)
- PTS Manager
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - Gendarmerie royale du Canada (GRC)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- gestionnaire des Systèmes techniques de protection
1, record 2, French, gestionnaire%20des%20Syst%C3%A8mes%20techniques%20de%20protection
masculine and feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Key term(s)
- gestionnaire des STP
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-03-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (outside Canada)
Universal entry(ies) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Sao Tome and Principe
1, record 3, English, Sao%20Tome%20and%20Principe
correct, Africa
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe 1, record 3, English, Democratic%20Republic%20of%20Sao%20Tome%20and%20Principe
correct, Africa
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A country of central Africa, located on the Equator in the Gulf of Guinea. 2, record 3, English, - Sao%20Tome%20and%20Principe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Capital: Sao Tome. 3, record 3, English, - Sao%20Tome%20and%20Principe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Inhabitant: Sao Tomean. 3, record 3, English, - Sao%20Tome%20and%20Principe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Sao Tome and Principe: common name of the country. 4, record 3, English, - Sao%20Tome%20and%20Principe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 5 OBS
ST; STP: codes recognized by ISO. 4, record 3, English, - Sao%20Tome%20and%20Principe
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (hors Canada)
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Sao Tomé-et-Principe
1, record 3, French, Sao%20Tom%C3%A9%2Det%2DPrincipe
correct, feminine noun, Africa
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- République démocratique de Sao Tomé-et-Principe 2, record 3, French, R%C3%A9publique%20d%C3%A9mocratique%20de%20Sao%20Tom%C3%A9%2Det%2DPrincipe
correct, feminine noun, Africa
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
État insulaire d'Afrique situé dans l'Atlantique (golfe de Guinée), au large des côtes du Gabon. 3, record 3, French, - Sao%20Tom%C3%A9%2Det%2DPrincipe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Capitale : Sao Tomé. 4, record 3, French, - Sao%20Tom%C3%A9%2Det%2DPrincipe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Habitant : Santoméen, Santoméenne. 4, record 3, French, - Sao%20Tom%C3%A9%2Det%2DPrincipe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
Sao Tomé-et-Principe : nom usuel du pays. 5, record 3, French, - Sao%20Tom%C3%A9%2Det%2DPrincipe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 5 OBS
ST; STP : codes reconnus par l'ISO. 5, record 3, French, - Sao%20Tom%C3%A9%2Det%2DPrincipe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 6 OBS
On n'utilise jamais l'article défini devant le nom «Sao Tomé-et-Principe». 4, record 3, French, - Sao%20Tom%C3%A9%2Det%2DPrincipe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
aller à Sao Tomé-et-Principe, visiter Sao Tomé-et-Principe 5, record 3, French, - Sao%20Tom%C3%A9%2Det%2DPrincipe
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Topónimos (fuera de Canadá)
Entrada(s) universal(es) Record 3
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- Santo Tomé y Príncipe
1, record 3, Spanish, Santo%20Tom%C3%A9%20y%20Pr%C3%ADncipe
correct, Africa
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- República Democrática de Santo Tomé y Príncipe 1, record 3, Spanish, Rep%C3%BAblica%20Democr%C3%A1tica%20de%20Santo%20Tom%C3%A9%20y%20Pr%C3%ADncipe
correct, feminine noun, Africa
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Capital: Sao Tome. 2, record 3, Spanish, - Santo%20Tom%C3%A9%20y%20Pr%C3%ADncipe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Habitante: santotomense. 2, record 3, Spanish, - Santo%20Tom%C3%A9%20y%20Pr%C3%ADncipe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
Santo Tomé y Príncipe: nombre usual del país. 3, record 3, Spanish, - Santo%20Tom%C3%A9%20y%20Pr%C3%ADncipe
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 4 OBS
ST; STP: códigos reconocidos por la ISO. 3, record 3, Spanish, - Santo%20Tom%C3%A9%20y%20Pr%C3%ADncipe
Record 4 - internal organization data 2017-01-24
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Information Processing (Informatics)
- Taxation
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Payment Processing System
1, record 4, English, Payment%20Processing%20System
Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- PPS 1, record 4, English, PPS
Canada
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
We are in the process of developing a new Payment Processing System (PPS) to replace most of the current payment processing systems in the Department. ... Phase 1 of the new Payment Processing System is scheduled for implementation in 1998. 1, record 4, English, - Payment%20Processing%20System
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminology in use at the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency (CCRA). 2, record 4, English, - Payment%20Processing%20System
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Traitement de l'information (Informatique)
- Fiscalité
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Système de traitement des paiements
1, record 4, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20traitement%20des%20paiements
masculine noun, Canada
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- STP 1, record 4, French, STP
masculine noun, Canada
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Système de traitement des versements 2, record 4, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20traitement%20des%20versements
masculine noun, Canada
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nous sommes à élaborer un nouveau Système de traitement des versements qui remplacera la plupart des systèmes actuels de traitement des versements dans le Ministère. [...] La phase 1 du nouveau Système de traitement des versements doit être mise en œuvre en 1998. 2, record 4, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20traitement%20des%20paiements
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terminologie en usage à l'Agence des douanes et du revenu du Canada (ADRC). 3, record 4, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20traitement%20des%20paiements
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-03-01
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Telephone Services
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- trunk answer from any station
1, record 5, English, trunk%20answer%20from%20any%20station
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- TAFAS 2, record 5, English, TAFAS
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A feature allowing incoming calls to the listed number to be answered when the attendant position is unattended from any station by dialling two or more digits. 3, record 5, English, - trunk%20answer%20from%20any%20station
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The calls may then be transferred to any other station on the system when necessary. 3, record 5, English, - trunk%20answer%20from%20any%20station
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
trunk answer from any station; TAFAS: term and abbreviation officially approved by Bell Canada. 4, record 5, English, - trunk%20answer%20from%20any%20station
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Services téléphoniques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- service tous postes
1, record 5, French, service%20tous%20postes
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- STP 2, record 5, French, STP
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Système SL-1, un système de commutation téléphonique privé. 3, record 5, French, - service%20tous%20postes
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
service tous postes; STP; terme et abréviation uniformisés par Bell Canada. 3, record 5, French, - service%20tous%20postes
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Servicios telefónicos
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- respuesta desde cualquier extensión
1, record 5, Spanish, respuesta%20desde%20cualquier%20extensi%C3%B3n
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Facilidad que permite a las llamadas entrantes del número inscrito ser respondidas desde cualquier estación marcando dos o más dígitos cuando el cuadro de operadora no está atendido. 1, record 5, Spanish, - respuesta%20desde%20cualquier%20extensi%C3%B3n
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Las llamadas se podrán transferir cuando sea necesario a cualquier otra estación del sistema. 1, record 5, Spanish, - respuesta%20desde%20cualquier%20extensi%C3%B3n
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-11-03
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of National Programs (Non-Canadian)
- Transportation
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Surface Transportation Program
1, record 6, English, Surface%20Transportation%20Program
correct, United States
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- STP 1, record 6, English, STP
correct, United States
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Transport Canada. 1, record 6, English, - Surface%20Transportation%20Program
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes nationaux non canadiens
- Transports
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Surface Transportation Program
1, record 6, French, Surface%20Transportation%20Program
correct, United States
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- STP 1, record 6, French, STP
correct, United States
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Key term(s)
- Programme des transports de surface
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-05-13
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Titles of International Programs
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Salinity, Temperature and Depth
1, record 7, English, Salinity%2C%20Temperature%20and%20Depth
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
- STD 2, record 7, English, STD
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de programmes internationaux
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Salinity, Temperature and Depth
1, record 7, French, Salinity%2C%20Temperature%20and%20Depth
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- STD 2, record 7, French, STD
correct
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Key term(s)
- Salinité - température - profondeur
- STP
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1999-07-27
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Units (Regular Force, Armed Forces)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Postal Regulating Section
1, record 8, English, Postal%20Regulating%20Section
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- PRS 1, record 8, English, PRS
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A section of the Division Postal Platoon which sorts mail. 1, record 8, English, - Postal%20Regulating%20Section
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Unités (régulières, Forces armées)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Section de tri postal
1, record 8, French, Section%20de%20tri%20postal
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- STP 1, record 8, French, STP
correct
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Section du peloton du service postal divisionnaire qui trie le courrier. 1, record 8, French, - Section%20de%20tri%20postal
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-01-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Computer Programs and Programming
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- system testing program
1, record 9, English, system%20testing%20program
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- system test program 2, record 9, English, system%20test%20program
correct
- system tester 3, record 9, English, system%20tester
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Test and checkout of complete programs as opposed to parameter or assembly testing. 1, record 9, English, - system%20testing%20program
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Programmes et programmation (Informatique)
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- testeur système
1, record 9, French, testeur%20syst%C3%A8me
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- programme d’essai du système 2, record 9, French, programme%20d%26rsquo%3Bessai%20du%20syst%C3%A8me
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les modifications effectuées par Digital Equipment sur son système UNIX en facilitent l'utilisation et la maintenance : elles portent sur le testeur système. 1, record 9, French, - testeur%20syst%C3%A8me
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Programas y programación (Informática)
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- programa de verificación de sistema
1, record 9, Spanish, programa%20de%20verificaci%C3%B3n%20de%20sistema
masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
- programa de ensayo del sistema 1, record 9, Spanish, programa%20de%20ensayo%20del%20sistema
masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1997-08-08
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Weapon Systems
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- precision gunnery simulator 1, record 10, English, precision%20gunnery%20simulator
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Systèmes d'armes
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- simulateur de tir de précision
1, record 10, French, simulateur%20de%20tir%20de%20pr%C3%A9cision
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
- STP 1, record 10, French, STP
masculine noun
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source(s) : O Nor TOW, É Inf Gagetown. 1, record 10, French, - simulateur%20de%20tir%20de%20pr%C3%A9cision
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1997-05-01
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Federal Administration
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Project Processing System 1, record 11, English, Project%20Processing%20System
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Administration fédérale
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Système de traitement des projets 1, record 11, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20traitement%20des%20projets
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
À l'ACDI. 1, record 11, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20traitement%20des%20projets
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1995-05-05
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- National Bodies and Committees (Non-Canadian)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Society of Television Pioneers
1, record 12, English, Society%20of%20Television%20Pioneers
correct, United States
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- STP 1, record 12, English, STP
correct, United States
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités nationaux non canadiens
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- Society of Television Pioneers
1, record 12, French, Society%20of%20Television%20Pioneers
correct, United States
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
- STP 1, record 12, French, STP
correct, United States
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1992-09-14
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Field Artillery
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- platoon gunnery simulator 1, record 13, English, platoon%20gunnery%20simulator
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Artillerie de campagne
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- simulateur de tir de peloton
1, record 13, French, simulateur%20de%20tir%20de%20peloton
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
- STP 2, record 13, French, STP
correct, masculine noun
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1989-03-28
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- System Names
- Informatics
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- Time Production System 1, record 14, English, Time%20Production%20System
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Noms de systèmes
- Informatique
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- Système de temps/production 1, record 14, French, Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20temps%2Fproduction
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Source : TIDBITS - RC-1 (EA). 1, record 14, French, - Syst%C3%A8me%20de%20temps%2Fproduction
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1981-09-14
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- supervisor, overpayments 1, record 15, English, supervisor%2C%20overpayments
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- surveillant des trop-payés 1, record 15, French, surveillant%20des%20trop%2Dpay%C3%A9s
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
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