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MIL [13 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2018-02-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Gymnastics and Trampoline
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Indian club
1, record 1, English, Indian%20club
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- mil 2, record 1, English, mil
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A bowling-pin shaped wooden exercise club used in gymnastics. 3, record 1, English, - Indian%20club
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Gymnastique et trampoline
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- mil
1, record 1, French, mil
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Petite massue en bois utilisée en gymnastique. 2, record 1, French, - mil
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Les mils sont de véritables massues de forme conique, dont le poids peut varier de un à sept et même huit kilogrammes, suivant la force de ceux qui les emploient; ces instruments sont en bois, on augmente ou on diminue à volonté leur poids en ajoutant ou en supprimant des masses de plomb incrustées à leur base. 3, record 1, French, - mil
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-06-12
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Electrical Equipment (Motor Vehicles)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- malfunction indicator lamp
1, record 2, English, malfunction%20indicator%20lamp
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- MIL 1, record 2, English, MIL
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- malfunction tell-tale 2, record 2, English, malfunction%20tell%2Dtale
correct
- warning light 3, record 2, English, warning%20light
correct
- tell-tale 4, record 2, English, tell%2Dtale
correct
- indicator light 5, record 2, English, indicator%20light
correct
- idiot light 6, record 2, English, idiot%20light
see observation, Canada, United States, familiar
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An indicator of the status or malfunction of a system within a motor vehicle. 6, record 2, English, - malfunction%20indicator%20lamp
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A tell-tale consists of a light bulb or a LED which lights up a symbol or text legend. ... Different tell-tales can convey different kinds of information. 6, record 2, English, - malfunction%20indicator%20lamp
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
idiot light: This colloquial term reflects people's frustration with car problems detected by tell-tales only once a fault has already occurred. 7, record 2, English, - malfunction%20indicator%20lamp
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 OBS
warning light: term officially approved by the Lexicon Project Committee (New Brunswick). 7, record 2, English, - malfunction%20indicator%20lamp
Record 2, Key term(s)
- malfunction telltale
- telltale
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Équipement électrique (Véhicules automobiles)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- témoin de défaillance
1, record 2, French, t%C3%A9moin%20de%20d%C3%A9faillance
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- témoin d'autodiagnostic 2, record 2, French, t%C3%A9moin%20d%27autodiagnostic
correct, masculine noun
- indicateur de dysfonctionnement 3, record 2, French, indicateur%20de%20dysfonctionnement
correct, masculine noun
- voyant 4, record 2, French, voyant
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- témoin lumineux 5, record 2, French, t%C3%A9moin%20lumineux
correct, masculine noun
- témoin 4, record 2, French, t%C3%A9moin
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
- lampe témoin 6, record 2, French, lampe%20t%C3%A9moin
correct, feminine noun, officially approved
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[...] indicateur visuel qui informe clairement le conducteur du véhicule de tout dysfonctionnement [...] 1, record 2, French, - t%C3%A9moin%20de%20d%C3%A9faillance
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
voyant, témoin, lampe témoin : termes uniformisés par le Comité du projet de lexiques (Nouveau-Brunswick). 7, record 2, French, - t%C3%A9moin%20de%20d%C3%A9faillance
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Equipo eléctrico (Vehículos automotores)
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- testigo luminoso
1, record 2, Spanish, testigo%20luminoso
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
- indicador de aviso 2, record 2, Spanish, indicador%20de%20aviso
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2008-09-11
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Plant Diseases
- Grain Growing
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- mildew
1, record 3, English, mildew
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- MIL 2, record 3, English, MIL
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[A] fungal [disease] that affects wheat, barley and a number of other grains. 2, record 3, English, - mildew
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
This condition develops in unthreshed kernels of grain. Excessive moisture results in the development of mould, which makes the kernels greyish in colour and lowers their quality. 3, record 3, English, - mildew
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mildew: term used at the Canadian Grain Commission. 4, record 3, English, - mildew
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Maladies des plantes
- Culture des céréales
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- mildiou
1, record 3, French, mildiou
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- MIL 2, record 3, French, MIL
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Maladie fongique qui s'attaque au blé, à l'orge et à plusieurs autres grains. 2, record 3, French, - mildiou
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Cette condition se produit dans les grains non battus. Un excès d'humidité cause le développement d'une moisissure, ce qui rend les grains de couleur grisâtre et diminue la qualité de ces grains. 3, record 3, French, - mildiou
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
mildiou : terme en usage à la Commission Canadienne des grains. 4, record 3, French, - mildiou
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Enfermedades de las plantas
- Cultivo de cereales
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- mildiu
1, record 3, Spanish, mildiu
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2007-06-18
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Units (Reserve, Armed Forces)
- Military Organization
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Militia
1, record 4, English, Militia
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- Mil 2, record 4, English, Mil
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Primary Reserve comprises the Militia, the Naval Reserve, the Air Reserve and the Communications Reserve. 3, record 4, English, - Militia
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Militia; Mil: title and abbreviation to be used by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 4, record 4, English, - Militia
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Unités (réserve, Forces armées)
- Organisation militaire
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Milice
1, record 4, French, Milice
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- Mil 2, record 4, French, Mil
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La Première réserve comprend la Milice, la Réserve navale, la Réserve aérienne et la Réserve des communications. 3, record 4, French, - Milice
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Milice; Mil : titre et abréviation d'usage obligatoire au ministère de la Défense nationale et dans les Forces canadiennes. 4, record 4, French, - Milice
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2007-06-18
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Military (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- military
1, record 5, English, military
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- mil 2, record 5, English, mil
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Relates] to all or any part of the Canadian Forces. 3, record 5, English, - military
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The term "military" can be an adjective or a noun. 4, record 5, English, - military
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
military; mil: term and abbreviation officially approved by the Department of National Defence and the Canadian Forces. 5, record 5, English, - military
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Militaire (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- militaire
1, record 5, French, militaire
correct, see observation, officially approved
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- mil 2, record 5, French, mil
correct, officially approved
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Vise] les Forces canadiennes. 3, record 5, French, - militaire
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «militaire» peut être un adjectif ou un nom, masculin ou féminin. 4, record 5, French, - militaire
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
militaire; mil : terme et abréviation uniformisés par le ministère de la Défense nationale et les Forces canadiennes. 5, record 5, French, - militaire
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2007-05-23
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Finance
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- mil
1, record 6, English, mil
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A unit of money equal to 1/1 000 of a dollar. 1, record 6, English, - mil
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Finances
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- mil
1, record 6, French, mil
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Millième de un dollar. 1, record 6, French, - mil
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 2005-08-15
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Thread Spinning (Textiles)
- Carpets and Upholstery Textiles
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- mil
1, record 7, English, mil
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A unit of length equal to 0.001 inch. 1, record 7, English, - mil
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Filature (Textiles)
- Tapis et textile d'ameublement
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- mil
1, record 7, French, mil
correct, masculine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mesure canadienne de longueur valant un millième de pouce. 1, record 7, French, - mil
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[Le mil sert] surtout à désigner le calibre des fils métalliques. 1, record 7, French, - mil
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 2004-08-05
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Military Exercises
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- main incidents list
1, record 8, English, main%20incidents%20list
correct, NATO
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- MIL 1, record 8, English, MIL
correct, NATO
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Exercices militaires
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- liste des principaux incidents
1, record 8, French, liste%20des%20principaux%20incidents
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- MIL 1, record 8, French, MIL
correct, feminine noun, NATO
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1998-03-04
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
- Paper Sizes
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- mil
1, record 9, English, mil
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
- milli-inch 2, record 9, English, milli%2Dinch
correct
- thou 2, record 9, English, thou
correct
- point 3, record 9, English, point
correct
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A unit of thickness of paper or board equivalent to one-thousandth of an inch. 1, record 9, English, - mil
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
- Formats de papier
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- millième de pouce
1, record 9, French, milli%C3%A8me%20de%20pouce
correct, masculine noun
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
- point 2, record 9, French, point
see observation, masculine noun
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité d'épaisseur du papier ou du carton équivalant à un millième de pouce. 3, record 9, French, - milli%C3%A8me%20de%20pouce
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le terme «point» n'est attesté que dans des sources québécoises. 4, record 9, French, - milli%C3%A8me%20de%20pouce
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
Record 10 - internal organization data 1993-04-19
Record 10, English
Record 10, Subject field(s)
- Metrology and Units of Measure
Record 10, Main entry term, English
- mil
1, record 10, English, mil
correct
Record 10, Abbreviations, English
Record 10, Synonyms, English
Record 10, Textual support, English
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A unit of length equal to 1/1000 inch or 0.0254 millimeter used esp. for the diameter of wire. 1, record 10, English, - mil
Record 10, French
Record 10, Domaine(s)
- Unités de mesure et métrologie
Record 10, Main entry term, French
- mil
1, record 10, French, mil
correct, see observation, masculine noun, Canada
Record 10, Abbreviations, French
Record 10, Synonyms, French
Record 10, Textual support, French
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mesure canadienne de longueur, valant un millième de pouce, et qui sert surtout à désigner le calibre des fils métalliques. 2, record 10, French, - mil
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Dans le système métrique, le «mil» doit être remplacé par le micromètre. 1 mil = 25,4 micromètres (symbole : lettre grecque «mu» suivie de la lettre «m»). 3, record 10, French, - mil
Record number: 10, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Les domaines d'utilisation du micromètre sont nombreux. Voir cette fiche. 3, record 10, French, - mil
Record 10, Spanish
Record 10, Textual support, Spanish
Record 11 - internal organization data 1993-01-12
Record 11, English
Record 11, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 11, Main entry term, English
- Mothers-in-Law Club International
1, record 11, English, Mothers%2Din%2DLaw%20Club%20International
correct, United States
Record 11, Abbreviations, English
- MIL 2, record 11, English, MIL
correct, United States
Record 11, Synonyms, English
Record 11, Textual support, English
Record number: 11, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Serves as a common meeting ground for both present and future in-laws in an effort to solve problems that prevent a happy intrafamily relationship. Seeks to change the "false and unkind image of the mother-in-law" and to establish a holiday for mothers-in-law on the second Sunday in August, corresponding to Mother's Day. 1, record 11, English, - Mothers%2Din%2DLaw%20Club%20International
Record 11, French
Record 11, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 11, Main entry term, French
- Mothers-in-Law Club International
1, record 11, French, Mothers%2Din%2DLaw%20Club%20International
correct, United States
Record 11, Abbreviations, French
- MIL 2, record 11, French, MIL
correct, United States
Record 11, Synonyms, French
Record 11, Textual support, French
Record 11, Spanish
Record 11, Textual support, Spanish
Record 12 - internal organization data 1991-10-28
Record 12, English
Record 12, Subject field(s)
- Organizations, Administrative Units and Committees
Record 12, Main entry term, English
- Microsystems International Ltd.
1, record 12, English, Microsystems%20International%20Ltd%2E
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, English
- MIL 1, record 12, English, MIL
correct
Record 12, Synonyms, English
Record 12, Key term(s)
- Microsystems International
Record 12, French
Record 12, Domaine(s)
- Organismes, unités administratives et comités
Record 12, Main entry term, French
- La Cie Internationale des Microsystèmes Ltée
1, record 12, French, La%20Cie%20Internationale%20des%20Microsyst%C3%A8mes%20Lt%C3%A9e
correct
Record 12, Abbreviations, French
Record 12, Synonyms, French
Record 12, Textual support, French
Record 12, Key term(s)
- La Cie Internationale des Microsystèmes
Record 12, Spanish
Record 12, Textual support, Spanish
Record 13 - internal organization data 1991-05-13
Record 13, English
Record 13, Subject field(s)
- Small Arms
Record 13, Main entry term, English
- mil
1, record 13, English, mil
correct, officially approved
Record 13, Abbreviations, English
Record 13, Synonyms, English
Record 13, Textual support, English
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unit of measure of angle equivalent to 1/6400 of a circle. One mil is the angle subtended by one linear unit at a distance of 1,000 similar linear units, i.e. one metre at 1,000 metres. Put another way, the distance subtended by one mil at a certain range is 1/1000 of that range. See also "minute of angle". 1, record 13, English, - mil
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term and definition officialized by the Small Arms Terminology Working Group. 2, record 13, English, - mil
Record 13, French
Record 13, Domaine(s)
- Armes légères
Record 13, Main entry term, French
- millième
1, record 13, French, milli%C3%A8me
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 13, Abbreviations, French
Record 13, Synonyms, French
Record 13, Textual support, French
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Unité de mesure d'angle équivalant à 1/6400 de cercle. Un millième est l'angle sous-tendu par une unité de longueur à une distance de 1,000 unités de longueur similaires, i.e. un mètre à 1,000 mètres. Autrement dit, la largeur sous-tendue par un millième à une distance donnée équivaut à 1/1000 de cette distance. Voir aussi "minute d'angle". 1, record 13, French, - milli%C3%A8me
Record number: 13, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme et définition uniformisés par le Groupe de travail de terminologie des armes légères. 2, record 13, French, - milli%C3%A8me
Record 13, Spanish
Record 13, Textual support, Spanish
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