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isolement [14 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-10-30
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Radio Transmission and Reception
- Military Communications
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- isolation
1, record 1, English, isolation
correct, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In electromagnetics, the amount of signal loss between a transmitting antenna and a receiving antenna. 1, record 1, English, - isolation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Sufficient isolation between antennas prevents electromagnetic interference. 1, record 1, English, - isolation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Loss refers to the power intensity of the signal. 1, record 1, English, - isolation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
isolation: designation and definition officially approved by the Defence Terminology Standardization Board. 2, record 1, English, - isolation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Émission et réception radio
- Transmissions militaires
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- isolement
1, record 1, French, isolement
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dans le contexte de l'électromagnétique, niveau de perte de puissance d'un signal entre une antenne émettrice et une antenne réceptrice. 1, record 1, French, - isolement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un isolement suffisant entre deux antennes empêche l'interférence électromagnétique. 1, record 1, French, - isolement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
La perte fait référence à l'intensité de la puissance du signal. 1, record 1, French, - isolement
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 3 OBS
isolement : désignation et définition uniformisées par le Conseil de normalisation de terminologie de la défense. 2, record 1, French, - isolement
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2023-06-02
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Social Psychology
- Social Problems
- Sociology of Human Relations
- Collaboration with the OQLF
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- social isolation
1, record 2, English, social%20isolation
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- isolation 2, record 2, English, isolation
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A situation in which a person's interactions with others are limited or non-existent. 3, record 2, English, - social%20isolation
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
In many studies of battered women, isolation is cited as a major factor in their lives; for example, [an author] states that "isolation emerges as a predominant feature of psychological abuse." 4, record 2, English, - social%20isolation
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie sociale
- Problèmes sociaux
- Sociologie des relations humaines
- Collaboration avec l'OQLF
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- isolement social
1, record 2, French, isolement%20social
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- isolement 2, record 2, French, isolement
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Situation d'une personne ayant peu ou pas de contacts avec autrui. 3, record 2, French, - isolement%20social
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] les aînés qui subissent des mauvais traitements ont moins de rapports sociaux que leurs pairs qui ne connaissent pas cette situation. Toutefois, on ne peut dire avec certitude si l'isolement social cause la violence ou s'il en est une conséquence [...] 4, record 2, French, - isolement%20social
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Psicología social
- Problemas sociales
- Sociología de las relaciones humanas
- Colaboración con la OQLF
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- aislamiento social
1, record 2, Spanish, aislamiento%20social
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- aislamiento 2, record 2, Spanish, aislamiento
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2021-06-02
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Epidemiology
- Human Diseases - Various
- Protection of Life
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- isolation
1, record 3, English, isolation
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A preventive measure against the spread of an infectious disease that involves separating an infected person from non-infected people during the communicable period of the disease. 2, record 3, English, - isolation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Not to be confused with quarantine and lockdown. 2, record 3, English, - isolation
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
mandatory isolation 2, record 3, English, - isolation
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Épidémiologie
- Maladies humaines diverses
- Sécurité des personnes
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- isolement
1, record 3, French, isolement
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mesure de prévention de la propagation d'une maladie infectieuse consistant à séparer la personne infectée des personnes non infectées pendant la période de transmissibilité de la maladie. 2, record 3, French, - isolement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Ne pas confondre avec la quarantaine et le confinement. 2, record 3, French, - isolement
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 PHR
isolement obligatoire 2, record 3, French, - isolement
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Epidemiología
- Enfermedades humanas varias
- Protección de las personas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- aislamiento
1, record 3, Spanish, aislamiento
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
No confundir con cuarentena ni confinamiento. 2, record 3, Spanish, - aislamiento
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-06-06
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Dielectric Materials (Electronics)
- Electrical Engineering
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- insulation
1, record 4, English, insulation
correct, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dielectric quality of all insulating equipment. 1, record 4, English, - insulation
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition standardized by the International Electrotechnical Commission. 1, record 4, English, - insulation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Matériaux diélectriques (Électronique)
- Électrotechnique
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- isolement
1, record 4, French, isolement
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition normalisés par la CEI. 1, record 4, French, - isolement
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Materiales dieléctricos (Electrónica)
- Electrotecnia
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- aislamiento
1, record 4, Spanish, aislamiento
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-05-16
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Biological Sciences
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- isolation
1, record 5, English, isolation
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The extraction of an unknown substance in pure form from a mixture. 2, record 5, English, - isolation
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The field of Enzyme Technology encompasses large scale enzyme production, enzyme isolation affinity chromatography, enzyme modification, and practical applications of enzymes ... The terms, "isolation" and "purification" will relate to the other techniques involved in obtaining a pure, or specified, product ... The isolation and purification of enzymes is very often accompanied by considerable loss of activity. 3, record 5, English, - isolation
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Sciences biologiques
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- isolement
1, record 5, French, isolement
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Action de dégager un élément de ses combinaisons, un corps pur d'un mélange. 1, record 5, French, - isolement
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les premières techniques d'isolement des protéines étaient empiriques, lentes et laborieuses. Toutefois, avec les nouvelles méthodes [...] l'isolement des protéines devient un art raffiné. Il n'y a pas de procédé unique ou d'ensemble de procédés grâce auxquels une ou deux protéines quelconques puissent être isolées; mais, pour chaque protéine, il est possible de choisir une séquence d'étapes de séparation qui donnera un degré élevé de purification et un bon rendement. L'objectif général est d'augmenter la pureté ou l'activité biologique de la protéine désirée par unité de poids, sans la rendre inactive, et en même temps d'augmenter considérablement le rendement. 1, record 5, French, - isolement
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Ciencias biológicas
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- aislamiento
1, record 5, Spanish, aislamiento
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2006-06-08
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Microbiology and Parasitology
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- isolation
1, record 6, English, isolation
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The operation of separating one microorganism from a mixture of microorganisms. 2, record 6, English, - isolation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Microbiologie et parasitologie
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- isolement
1, record 6, French, isolement
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
- mise en évidence 2, record 6, French, mise%20en%20%C3%A9vidence
correct, feminine noun
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En bactériologie, séparation d'un microorganisme à partir d'un mélange pour réaliser une culture pure. 3, record 6, French, - isolement
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Microbiología y parasitología
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- aislamiento
1, record 6, Spanish, aislamiento
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2003-06-25
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Video Technology
- Audiovisual Techniques and Equipment
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- isolation
1, record 7, English, isolation
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
In video production, a technique of recording one camera on one videotape recorder and another camera on a second recorder, then editing the two tapes together. 1, record 7, English, - isolation
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Vidéotechnique
- Audiovisuel (techniques et équipement)
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- isolement
1, record 7, French, isolement
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
- isolation 1, record 7, French, isolation
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2001-08-07
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Phraseology
- Translation
- Language Problems
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- singly
1, record 8, English, singly
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Phraséologie
- Traduction
- Problèmes de langue
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- à elle seule
1, record 8, French, %C3%A0%20elle%20seule
feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- à lui seul 1, record 8, French, %C3%A0%20lui%20seul
masculine noun
- isolement 2, record 8, French, isolement
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - external organization data 2001-01-08
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Nuclear Waste Materials
- Compartment - Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- isolation
1, record 9, English, isolation
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The retention of wastes in such a manner as to minimize contact with the biosphere. 2, record 9, English, - isolation
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Storage is a temporary method of management using containment and isolation in a manner that incorporates provision for retrieval and that relies on the continued need for human intervention and surveillance ... 3, record 9, English, - isolation
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The terms "containment" (q.v.) and "isolation" are very often used interchangeably. 4, record 9, English, - isolation
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Déchets nucléaires
- Tiroir - Commission canadienne de sûreté nucléaire
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- isolement
1, record 9, French, isolement
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Confinement des déchets de façon à réduire au minimum leur contact avec la biosphère. 2, record 9, French, - isolement
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'option principale retenue en France, pour les déchets de la catégorie A [...] est leur stockage en surface [...]. Leur isolement est assuré par des barrières artificielles les protégeant notamment contre les eaux de ruissellement et souterraines. 3, record 9, French, - isolement
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 CONT
L'isolement des déchets est assuré par un conditionnement approprié et par des barrières artificielles de confinement interposées entre les colis de déchets conditionnés et le milieu géologique environnant. 3, record 9, French, - isolement
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Isolement à long terme (des colis), isolement par vitrification. 4, record 9, French, - isolement
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Barrière, dispositif, phase, voûte, zone d'isolement. 4, record 9, French, - isolement
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Desechos nucleares
- Compartimiento - Comisión Canadiense de Seguridad Nuclear
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- aislamiento
1, record 9, Spanish, aislamiento
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1998-03-24
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Fire Prevention
- Fire Regulations
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- separation
1, record 10, English, separation
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Fire protection technique providing space between buildings or stacked materials in order to create a firebreak. 2, record 10, English, - separation
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Prévention des incendies
- Réglementation (Sécurité incendie)
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- isolement
1, record 10, French, isolement
correct, masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Disposition adoptée dans la construction afin d'éviter la transmission du feu d'un bâtiment à un autre, soit au moyen d'espaces vides (cours), soit par des murs coupe-feu. 1, record 10, French, - isolement
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1995-03-02
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Sociology
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- urban alienation 1, record 11, English, urban%20alienation
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
alienate : to cause to be withdrawn or detached, as from one's society. 2, record 11, English, - urban%20alienation
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- dépaysement urbain
1, record 11, French, d%C3%A9paysement%20urbain
masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- isolement 1, record 11, French, isolement
masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dépaysement : État d'une personne dépaysée. 2, record 11, French, - d%C3%A9paysement%20urbain
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 OBS
dépaysé, ée : Mal à l'aise, par changement de décor, de milieu, d'habitudes. 2, record 11, French, - d%C3%A9paysement%20urbain
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1990-02-06
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Penal Administration
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- dissociation
1, record 12, English, dissociation
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
- segregation 1, record 12, English, segregation
correct
- isolation 2, record 12, English, isolation
correct
- seclusion 3, record 12, English, seclusion
correct
- hole 4, record 12, English, hole
correct, see observation
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Hole. Prison slang. 5, record 12, English, - dissociation
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The term "dissociation" includes "punitive dissociation, administrative segregation and protective custody". 1, record 12, English, - dissociation
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Administration pénitentiaire
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- isolement
1, record 12, French, isolement
correct, masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
- trou 2, record 12, French, trou
correct, see observation, masculine noun
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «isolement» comprend «l'isolement disciplinaire, l'isolement préventif et l'isolement protecteur». 3, record 12, French, - isolement
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Trou. Terme appartenant au jargon pénitentiaire. 4, record 12, French, - isolement
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1987-01-08
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Translation
- Language Problems
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- individually 1, record 13, English, individually
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Traduction
- Problèmes de langue
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- à titre privé 1, record 13, French, %C3%A0%20titre%20priv%C3%A9
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- à titre isolé 2, record 13, French, %C3%A0%20titre%20isol%C3%A9
- isolément 2, record 13, French, isol%C3%A9ment
- pris à part 3, record 13, French, pris%20%C3%A0%20part
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1978-06-27
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Paleontology
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- isolation
1, record 14, English, isolation
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The separation of populations from other populations of the same species by geographic, ecologic, climatic, physiologic, or other barriers. 2, record 14, English, - isolation
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Paléontologie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- isolement
1, record 14, French, isolement
correct
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
(...) séparation prolongée d'un individu de ses congénères (...) La cause de cet éloignement peut être due à un obstacle d'ordre matériel, géographique, à un obstacle d'ordre génétique, ou à un obstacle d'ordre éthologique (...) 1, record 14, French, - isolement
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
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