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SOUND [17 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2021-07-14
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Acoustics (Physics)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- sound
1, record 1, English, sound
correct, noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A mechanical disturbance, propagated in an elastic medium, of such character as to be capable of exciting the sensation of hearing. 2, record 1, English, - sound
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sound: term and definition standardized by the British Standards Institution. 3, record 1, English, - sound
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Acoustique (Physique)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- son
1, record 1, French, son
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sensation auditive engendrée par une onde acoustique. 2, record 1, French, - son
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le son est un ébranlement élastique du milieu dans lequel il se propage. 3, record 1, French, - son
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
son : terme et définition normalisés par l'AFNOR; définition reproduite avec son autorisation. 4, record 1, French, - son
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Acústica (Física)
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- sonido
1, record 1, Spanish, sonido
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Oscilación acústica capaz de excitar una sensación auditiva. 2, record 1, Spanish, - sonido
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cuadrado de la presión acústica (a menudo ponderada en frecuencia), dividido por el cuadrado de la presión acústica de referencia de 20 μPa [micro pascales,] umbral de audición humana. 3, record 1, Spanish, - sonido
Record 2 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- sound
1, record 2, English, sound
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sound: an item in the "Medical and Psychological Tools and Equipment" class of the "Tools and Equipment for Science and Technology" category. 2, record 2, English, - sound
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- sonde
1, record 2, French, sonde
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sonde : objet de la classe «Outils et équipement médicaux et psychologiques» de la catégorie «Outillage et équipement pour les sciences et la technologie». 2, record 2, French, - sonde
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-12-15
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Medical and Surgical Equipment
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- sound
1, record 3, English, sound
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An instrument to be introduced into a cavity to detect a foreign body or to dilate a stricture. 1, record 3, English, - sound
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Équipement médico-chirurgical
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- sonde
1, record 3, French, sonde
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Instrument cylindrique en force de tige ou de tube fin et long, introduit à l'intérieur du corps dans un dessein diagnostique ou thérapeutique. 1, record 3, French, - sonde
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les sondes sont introduites par une voie naturelle (narine, œsophage, rectum, urètre, etc.) ou pathologique (fistule), ou encore à travers la peau. Elle servent à explorer le trajet d'un canal pathologique, à prélever ou à évacuer un produit (pus, salive, suc gastrique, urine), à administrer un médicament, de l'oxygène ou des aliments (nutrition artificielle), à dilater un canal rétréci (urètre, uretère), à enlever un calcul ou encore à enregistrer ou à produire une activité électrique dans le cœur (entraînement électrosystolique). 1, record 3, French, - sonde
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2015-10-16
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Acoustics (Physics)
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- sound
1, record 4, English, sound
correct, noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The sensation of hearing excited by mechanical disturbance. 2, record 4, English, - sound
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sound: term and definition standardized by the British Standards Institution (BSI). 3, record 4, English, - sound
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
sound: term standardized by the Canadian Standards Association (CSA). 4, record 4, English, - sound
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Acoustique (Physique)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- son
1, record 4, French, son
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sensation auditive engendrée par une onde acoustique [c'est-à-dire, par un mouvement des particules d'un milieu élastique autour d'une position moyenne]. 1, record 4, French, - son
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
son : terme et définition normalisés par l'Association française de normalisation (AFNOR). 2, record 4, French, - son
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Acústica (Física)
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- sonido
1, record 4, Spanish, sonido
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Sensación auditiva excitada por una oscilación o vibración acústica. 2, record 4, Spanish, - sonido
Record 5 - external organization data 2014-09-05
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Compartment - ISO/IEC JTC 1 Information Technology Vocabulary
Universal entry(ies) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- sound
1, record 5, English, sound
correct, noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
vibration of air or other medium capable of causing a sensation through the auditory nerves 1, record 5, English, - sound
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sound: term and definition standardized by ISO/IEC [ISO/IEC 2382-29:1999]. 2, record 5, English, - sound
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir - ISO/CEI JTC 1 Vocabulaire des technologies de l'information
Entrée(s) universelle(s) Record 5
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- son
1, record 5, French, son
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
vibration de l'air ou d'un autre milieu, susceptible de provoquer une sensation par l'intermédiaire des nerfs auditifs 1, record 5, French, - son
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
son : terme et définition normalisés par l'ISO/CEI [ISO/IEC 2382-29:1999]. 2, record 5, French, - son
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2004-11-01
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Preparatory Mining Work
- Mining Dangers and Mine Safety
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- sound
1, record 6, English, sound
verb
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Travaux préparatoires (Exploitation minière)
- Exploitation minière (dangers et sécurité)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- sonder
1, record 6, French, sonder
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Explorer un terrain en effectuant un prélèvement pour déterminer sa nature, la profondeur d'un gisement [...] 2, record 6, French, - sonder
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Sonder à la barre à mine. 2, record 6, French, - sonder
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2004-10-20
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Toponymy
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- sound
1, record 7, English, sound
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Large body of water from which two or more inlets, arms, or channels branch off. 1, record 7, English, - sound
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Lancaster Sound, N.W.T. 1, record 7, English, - sound
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
sound: generic used in B.C. and N.W.T. 1, record 7, English, - sound
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
sound: term and definition officially approved by the Geographical Names Board of Canada (GNBC) (formerly named the Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographical Names -- CPCGN) within the scope of its glossary (BT-176) which is the first authoritative publication on generics in use in Canada. 2, record 7, English, - sound
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Toponymie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- détroit
1, record 7, French, d%C3%A9troit
correct, see observation, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Passage maritime naturel resserré entre deux côtes et faisant communiquer deux étendues d'eau. 1, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9troit
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Détroit de l'Entrée, Québec. 1, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9troit
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
détroit : dans la pratique, «détroit» et «passage» peuvent avoir été employés indifféremment l'un pour l'autre. Générique attesté au Québec. 1, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9troit
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 2 OBS
détroit : terme et définition uniformisés par la Commission de toponymie du Canada (CTC) (anciennement appelée le Comité permanent canadien des noms géographiques -- CPCNG) dans le cadre du glossaire (BT-176) faisant autorité sur la question des génériques en usage au Canada. 2, record 7, French, - d%C3%A9troit
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Toponimia
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
Record 7, Main entry term, Spanish
- estrecho
1, record 7, Spanish, estrecho
masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 7, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2002-12-06
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Place Names (outside Canada)
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- Øresund
1, record 8, English, %C3%98resund
correct, Europe
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- The Sound 2, record 8, English, The%20Sound
correct, Europe
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Toponymes (hors Canada)
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- Øresund
1, record 8, French, %C3%98resund
correct, masculine noun, Europe
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- Sund 2, record 8, French, Sund
correct, masculine noun, Europe
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Détroit de la mer Baltique entre le Danemark et la Suède. 1, record 8, French, - %C3%98resund
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 2002-01-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Xylology (The Study of Wood)
- Wood Sawing
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- on-grade
1, record 9, English, on%2Dgrade
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- sound 1, record 9, English, sound
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Strictly, timber free from decay. 1, record 9, English, - on%2Dgrade
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Xylologie (Étude des bois)
- Sciage du bois
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- net de pourriture
1, record 9, French, net%20de%20pourriture
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Qualifie un bois sans pourriture. 1, record 9, French, - net%20de%20pourriture
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Xilología (Estudio de la madera)
- Aserradura de la madera
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- limpio
1, record 9, Spanish, limpio
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 2002-01-08
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
Record 10, Main entry term, English
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
- sound 2, record 10, English, sound
noun
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- goulet
1, record 10, French, goulet
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Passage resserré entre un plan d'eau intérieur et la mer ouverte. 2, record 10, French, - goulet
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
- Geomorfología y geomorfogénesis
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- canal estrecho
1, record 10, Spanish, canal%20estrecho
masculine noun
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 2001-03-05
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- sound
1, record 11, English, sound
noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- trait
1, record 11, French, trait
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- traict 2, record 11, French, traict
see observation, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Chenal ou détroit. 3, record 11, French, - trait
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La baie et l'estuaire de la Vilaine font face à l'est à la baie de Quiberon; l'île Dumetet le plateau de Pirac (pointe du Castelli) les protègent mal du sud ouest. Au-delà s'ouvrent le traict du Croisic et l'estuaire de la Loire. 4, record 11, French, - trait
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 2 CONT
À Guérande, derrière le trait du Croisic, la profession, emmenée par la Confédération paysanne, est puissante et organisée. Et surtout, elle dispose de dix ans de stock de sel. 5, record 11, French, - trait
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La forme «traict», d'usage récent est à éviter. 6, record 11, French, - trait
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1997-03-07
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Animal Behaviour
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- sound
1, record 12, English, sound
verb
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Textual support, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Comportement animal
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- sonder
1, record 12, French, sonder
verb
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record number: 12, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Pour un cétacé, plonger après ses exercices respiratoires en surface. 1, record 12, French, - sonder
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Comportamiento animal
Record 12, Main entry term, Spanish
- sondear 1, record 12, Spanish, sondear
Record 12, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 12, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1992-09-07
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Railroad Maintenance
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- sound
1, record 13, English, sound
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Entretien (Équipement ferroviaire)
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- en bon état
1, record 13, French, en%20bon%20%C3%A9tat
correct
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
- non avarié 1, record 13, French, non%20avari%C3%A9
correct
- en état de circuler 1, record 13, French, en%20%C3%A9tat%20de%20circuler
correct
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
Record 14 - internal organization data 1991-03-08
Record 14, English
Record 14, Subject field(s)
- Toponymy
Record 14, Main entry term, English
- deadwater
1, record 14, English, deadwater
correct, officially approved
Record 14, Abbreviations, English
Record 14, Synonyms, English
- stillwater 1, record 14, English, stillwater
correct, officially approved
- sound 1, record 14, English, sound
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 14, Textual support, English
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Stretch of a watercourse where the surface appears motionless. 1, record 14, English, - deadwater
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nelson Deadwater, N.B. 1, record 14, English, - deadwater
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Ponwauk Stillwater, N.B. 1, record 14, English, - deadwater
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 3 CONT
Chalk Line Sound, N.S. 1, record 14, English, - deadwater
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 1 OBS
deadwater: Used in the Atlantic Provinces. 1, record 14, English, - deadwater
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 2 OBS
stillwater: Used in N.S. and N.B. 1, record 14, English, - deadwater
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 3 OBS
sound: Rare; used in N.S. 1, record 14, English, - deadwater
Record number: 14, Textual support number: 4 OBS
deadwater; stillwater; pond: terms and definition validated by the Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographical Names (CPCGN) within the scope of its glossary (BT-176) which is the first authoritative publication on generics in use in Canada. 2, record 14, English, - deadwater
Record 14, French
Record 14, Domaine(s)
- Toponymie
Record 14, Main entry term, French
- SANS EQUIVALENT/NO EQUIVALENT 1, record 14, French, SANS%20EQUIVALENT%2FNO%20EQUIVALENT
Record 14, Abbreviations, French
Record 14, Synonyms, French
Record 14, Textual support, French
Record 14, Spanish
Record 14, Textual support, Spanish
Record 15 - internal organization data 1991-02-19
Record 15, English
Record 15, Subject field(s)
- Toponymy
- Geomorphology and Geomorphogeny
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 15, Main entry term, English
- sound
1, record 15, English, sound
correct, noun, officially approved
Record 15, Abbreviations, English
Record 15, Synonyms, English
Record 15, Textual support, English
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Arm of the sea or of a lake; inlet. 1, record 15, English, - sound
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Parry Sound, Ont. 1, record 15, English, - sound
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Widely used. 1, record 15, English, - sound
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 OBS
sound: term and definition validated by the Canadian Permanent Committee on Geographical Names (CPCGN) within the scope of its glossary (BT-176) which is the first authoritative publication on generics in use in Canada. 2, record 15, English, - sound
Record 15, French
Record 15, Domaine(s)
- Toponymie
- Géomorphologie et géomorphogénie
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 15, Main entry term, French
- bras
1, record 15, French, bras
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 15, Abbreviations, French
Record 15, Synonyms, French
Record 15, Textual support, French
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Non attesté en français au Canada. 2, record 15, French, - bras
Record number: 15, Textual support number: 2 OBS
bras : terme uniformisé par le Comité permanent canadien des noms géographiques (CPCNG) dans le cadre du glossaire BT-176 faisant autorité sur la question des génériques en usage au Canada. 2, record 15, French, - bras
Record 15, Spanish
Record 15, Textual support, Spanish
Record 16 - internal organization data 1989-09-19
Record 16, English
Record 16, Subject field(s)
- General Vocabulary
Record 16, Main entry term, English
- sound
1, record 16, English, sound
correct
Record 16, Abbreviations, English
Record 16, Synonyms, English
Record 16, Textual support, English
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The joint if well made is clean and sound free from injurious defects and usually as strong or stronger than the parts joined. 1, record 16, English, - sound
Record 16, French
Record 16, Domaine(s)
- Vocabulaire général
Record 16, Main entry term, French
Record 16, Abbreviations, French
Record 16, Synonyms, French
Record 16, Textual support, French
Record number: 16, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'acier qu'elles [électrodes à enrobage basique] déposent est très sain =, très voisin du métal de l'âme. 1, record 16, French, - sain
Record 16, Spanish
Record 16, Textual support, Spanish
Record 17 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 17, English
Record 17, Subject field(s)
- Financial Accounting
Record 17, Main entry term, English
Record 17, Abbreviations, English
Record 17, Synonyms, English
Record 17, French
Record 17, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité générale
Record 17, Main entry term, French
- solvable 1, record 17, French, solvable
Record 17, Abbreviations, French
Record 17, Synonyms, French
Record 17, Textual support, French
Record 17, Spanish
Record 17, Textual support, Spanish
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