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book [13 records]
Record 1 - external organization data 2021-03-18
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Compartment – Nomenclature 4.0
- Museums and Heritage (General)
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- book
1, record 1, English, book
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
book: an item in the "Documentary Objects" class of the "Communication Objects" category. 2, record 1, English, - book
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Tiroir – Nomenclature 4.0
- Muséologie et patrimoine (Généralités)
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- livre en papier
1, record 1, French, livre%20en%20papier
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
livre en papier : objet de la classe «Objets documentaires» de la catégorie «Objets de communication». 2, record 1, French, - livre%20en%20papier
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-04-08
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Postage Stamps and Stamp Cancelling
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- booklet
1, record 2, English, booklet
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- book 1, record 2, English, book
correct
- stamp-book 2, record 2, English, stamp%2Dbook
correct
- stamp-booklet 2, record 2, English, stamp%2Dbooklet
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Book, Booklet, These terms are used variously by different stamp issuing authorities to designate the small cotton or wire-stitched books in which stamps, usually of several denominations, are sold for convenience in carrying and use. 1, record 2, English, - booklet
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Timbres et oblitération
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- carnet
1, record 2, French, carnet
masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- carnet de timbres 2, record 2, French, carnet%20de%20timbres
masculine noun
- livre 3, record 2, French, livre
masculine noun
- brochure 3, record 2, French, brochure
feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les timbres émis sous la forme très pratique de carnets sont imprimés en larges feuilles, [...] afin de simplifier le découpage et le pliage en carnets. 2, record 2, French, - carnet
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2015-03-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Games of Chance
- Horse Racing and Equestrian Sports
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- bookmaker
1, record 3, English, bookmaker
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- bookie 2, record 3, English, bookie
correct
- book 3, record 3, English, book
correct
- turf accountant 4, record 3, English, turf%20accountant
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person in the business of taking bets, as on horse races. 5, record 3, English, - bookmaker
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A betting exchange allows players to bet on prices set by players themselves rather than by a bookmaker or sports book, which, according to one independent study, results in Betfair's odds being 20% better than bookmakers' starting prices. 3, record 3, English, - bookmaker
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Bookmakers run licensed betting offices, which the public use to place bets, gambling on the results of anything from horse races to competitions, or the outcome of events such as elections. They are sometimes called "turf accountants". 4, record 3, English, - bookmaker
Record 3, Key term(s)
- book-maker
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Jeux de hasard
- Courses hippiques et sports équestres
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- preneur aux livres
1, record 3, French, preneur%20aux%20livres
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- preneuse aux livres 2, record 3, French, preneuse%20aux%20livres
correct, feminine noun
- bookmaker 3, record 3, French, bookmaker
correct, masculine noun
- book-maker 4, record 3, French, book%2Dmaker
correct, masculine noun
- bookie 4, record 3, French, bookie
correct, masculine noun
- preneur de paris 5, record 3, French, preneur%20de%20paris
correct, masculine noun
- preneuse de paris 6, record 3, French, preneuse%20de%20paris
feminine noun
- agent de paris 7, record 3, French, agent%20de%20paris
masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Celui qui engage l'argent des autres sur des paris, ex. courses de chevaux. 8, record 3, French, - preneur%20aux%20livres
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Vous avez (ou avez eu) une marge de crédit avec un preneur aux livres (bookmaker). 8, record 3, French, - preneur%20aux%20livres
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Dans un échange de paris, les parieurs spéculent sur les cotes établies par les parieurs eux-mêmes, et non par un preneur aux livres ou un preneur de paris sportifs. 5, record 3, French, - preneur%20aux%20livres
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 CONT
La défenderesse, preneuse aux livres (bookmaker), opérait un système de jeu par ordinateur auquel des parieurs au R.-U. pouvaient avoir accès sur Internet en utilisant un logiciel qu'elle leur fournissait. 2, record 3, French, - preneur%20aux%20livres
Record 3, Key term(s)
- preneur au livre
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Juegos de azar
- Carreras de caballos y deportes ecuestres
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- corredor de apuestas
1, record 3, Spanish, corredor%20de%20apuestas
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- corredora de apuestas 2, record 3, Spanish, corredora%20de%20apuestas
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-10-22
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Publication and Bookselling
- Types of Documentation (Library Science)
- School Equipment
- Training of Personnel
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- book
1, record 4, English, book
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
- paper book 2, record 4, English, paper%20book
correct
- print book 3, record 4, English, print%20book
correct
- P-book 3, record 4, English, P%2Dbook
correct
- p-book 3, record 4, English, p%2Dbook
correct
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A unit of publication, either bibliographically independent, or a volume in a series published under the same title, consisting of leaves, sheets, or signatures sewn or otherwise bound together, covered or uncovered. 4, record 4, English, - book
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Books, a mass medium in today's economy, are a second traditional element [after live instructors] which plays an important role in most educational experiences. Books ... are relatively inexpensive, and easy to carry around ..., and can be used at the reader's own pace. To date, books are the easiest, fastest, and cheapest way to convey a large body of information. 5, record 4, English, - book
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Books, periodicals, and other publications still have an important place in adult education. 6, record 4, English, - book
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 CONT
E-books do not rival P-book sales, but the E-book industry is in its infancy. Five centuries ago, when print books became available, they were seen in a negative light, and even considered dangerous. 3, record 4, English, - book
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Bound volumes of periodicals and newspapers are not considered books. 4, record 4, English, - book
Record 4, Key term(s)
- paper-book
- print-book
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Édition et librairie
- Documentation (Bibliothéconomie)
- Matériel et équipement scolaires
- Perfectionnement et formation du personnel
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- livre
1, record 4, French, livre
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- livre imprimé 2, record 4, French, livre%20imprim%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- livre sur papier 3, record 4, French, livre%20sur%20papier
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Assemblage de feuilles imprimées et réunies en un volume, broché ou relié. 4, record 4, French, - livre
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'utilisation scolaire du livre laisse souvent à désirer. Soit trop employé, soit négligé ou ignoré, l'usage de ce moyen pédagogique mériterait un apprentissage aussi bien par les enseignants que par les enseignés. [...] L'incitation à la lecture par la distribution des livres de la bibliothèque scolaire est très souhaitable. 5, record 4, French, - livre
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Comparer avec «livre électronique». 3, record 4, French, - livre
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Edición y venta de libros
- Tipos de documentación (Biblioteconomía)
- Material y equipo escolar
- Capacitación del personal
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- libro
1, record 4, Spanish, libro
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Conjunto de hojas impresas y cosidas o encuadernadas en forma de volumen. 2, record 4, Spanish, - libro
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 PHR
Libro en rama. 2, record 4, Spanish, - libro
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 PHR
Libro rayado. 2, record 4, Spanish, - libro
Record 5 - internal organization data 2012-10-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- PAJLO
- Property Law (common law)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- book
1, record 5, English, book
correct, noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The main books in the registry system are the abstract index, the copy book, the by-law index and the general register index.... The main books in the land titles system are the fee and receiving book, the suspense book, the registry, the leasehold register, the highways register, the Trans-Canada Pipe Line register, the powers of attorney register, the executions book and the registers referred to in the Condominium Act. (L.S.U.C., Real Estate, 1993, p. 2-5) 1, record 5, English, - book
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- PAJLO
- Droit des biens et de la propriété (common law)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- livre
1, record 5, French, livre
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[---] le terme «book» figure dans diverses appellations officielles de livres dont la loi prescrit la tenue dans les provinces et territoires. 1, record 5, French, - livre
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
livre : terme normalisé par le Comité de normalisation dans le cadre du Programme national de l'administration de la justice dans les deux langues officielles (PAJLO). 2, record 5, French, - livre
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2010-06-29
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Stock Exchange
- Investment
- Business and Administrative Documents
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- offering book
1, record 6, English, offering%20book
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
- order book 2, record 6, English, order%20book
correct
- book 3, record 6, English, book
correct
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
If, however, some Members are not part of the selling group, at least 20% of the offering must be made available on a pro rata basis to non-selling group Members who execute their orders through an offering book on the exchange floor(s). 4, record 6, English, - offering%20book
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Bourse
- Investissements et placements
- Écrits commerciaux et administratifs
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- registre des ordres
1, record 6, French, registre%20des%20ordres
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Registre des ordres. Tous les ordres de la journée [...] doivent être consignés par la société de bourse dans un registre mis à jour quotidiennement. 2, record 6, French, - registre%20des%20ordres
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Bolsa de valores
- Inversiones
- Documentos comerciales y administrativos
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- libro de pedidos
1, record 6, Spanish, libro%20de%20pedidos
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2010-05-12
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Mineralogy
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- book
1, record 7, English, book
correct, noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
- mica book 1, record 7, English, mica%20book
correct
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A crystal of mica, usually large and irregular, whose cleavage plates resemble the leaves of a book. 1, record 7, English, - book
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Minéralogie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- mica clivable
1, record 7, French, mica%20clivable
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-09-02
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Games of Chance
- Offences and crimes
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- book
1, record 8, English, book
correct, noun, familiar
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- bookie 2, record 8, English, bookie
correct
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
One who takes illegal bets on horse races. 2, record 8, English, - book
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Both played their parts so well that they collared both the "bookies" without any trouble at all. 3, record 8, English, - book
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Jeux de hasard
- Infractions et crimes
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- book
1, record 8, French, book
masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Preneur de paris clandestins. 1, record 8, French, - book
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1999-09-18
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Coins and Bank Notes
- Numismatics
- Coining
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- book
1, record 9, English, book
correct, noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A coin sold to the "book" is a coin sold, at an auction, to a mail bidder or possibly back to its owner via a reserve bid. Such bids are recorded in the "book" prior to the start of the auction. 2, record 9, English, - book
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Pièces de monnaie et billets de banque
- Numismatique
- Monnayage
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- livre
1, record 9, French, livre
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Monedas y billetes
- Numismática
- Acuñación de moneda
Record 9, Main entry term, Spanish
- libro
1, record 9, Spanish, libro
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 9, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1999-09-18
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Accounting
- Loans
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- book
1, record 10, English, book
correct, verb
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
To record in the official accounting ledgers; often said of a loan. 2, record 10, English, - book
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité
- Prêts et emprunts
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- comptabiliser
1, record 10, French, comptabiliser
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
- inscrire 2, record 10, French, inscrire
correct
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Contabilidad
- Préstamos
Record 10, Main entry term, Spanish
- contabilizar 1, record 10, Spanish, contabilizar
Record 10, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 10, Synonyms, Spanish
- hacer una anotación contable 1, record 10, Spanish, hacer%20una%20anotaci%C3%B3n%20contable
- inscribir 2, record 10, Spanish, inscribir
correct, verb
- registrar 2, record 10, Spanish, registrar
correct, verb
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Anotar en la cuenta correspondiente, a modo de registro, una operación contable. 1, record 10, Spanish, - contabilizar
Record 11 - internal organization data 1998-10-05
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Business and Administrative Documents
- Financial Accounting
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- register
1, record 11, English, register
correct, noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
Record 11, Synonyms, English
- book 2, record 11, English, book
correct, see observation, noun
- record 3, record 11, English, record
correct
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Register: a record for the consecutive entry of any class of transactions, with notations of such essential particulars as may be needed for subsequent reference. Its form varies from a one-column sheet to one of many columns on which entries are distributed, summarized, and aggregated as a means of determining periodic adjustments or totals. 4, record 11, English, - register
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
for "book": Any of the records (as the daybook, cashbook, salesbook, journal, ledger) in which a systematic record of business transactions may be kept ... 2, record 11, English, - register
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Écrits commerciaux et administratifs
- Comptabilité générale
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- livre
1, record 11, French, livre
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
Record 11, Synonyms, French
- journal 1, record 11, French, journal
correct, masculine noun
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Document dans lequel sont enregistrées les opérations effectuées par l'entité. 2, record 11, French, - livre
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1980-03-14
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Pricing (Air Transport)
Record 12, Main entry term, English
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Tarification (Transport aérien)
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- volume
1, record 12, French, volume
masculine noun
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1976-06-19
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Health Institutions
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- on book 1, record 13, English, on%20book
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Établissements de santé
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- inscrit sur les registres de l'hôpital 1, record 13, French, inscrit%20sur%20les%20registres%20de%20l%27h%C3%B4pital
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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