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ABS [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2017-07-27
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Government Accounting
- Financial and Budgetary Management
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- special purpose allotment
1, record 1, English, special%20purpose%20allotment
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- SPA 2, record 1, English, SPA
correct
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
An allotment set up for a specific purpose to provide expenditure control. 3, record 1, English, - special%20purpose%20allotment
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
It is used to "fence" or set aside a portion of an organization's voted appropriation for a specific program or initiative, thereby prohibiting its use for another program. ... Any unspent funds remaining at year‑end in an "SPA" are not eligible to be carried forward to the next fiscal year ... unless authorization to do so has been obtained under a separate Treasury Board approval. 2, record 1, English, - special%20purpose%20allotment
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Comptabilité publique
- Gestion budgétaire et financière
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- affectation à but spécial
1, record 1, French, affectation%20%C3%A0%20but%20sp%C3%A9cial
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
- ABS 2, record 1, French, ABS
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Affectation dont le but précis consiste à assurer le contrôle des dépenses. 3, record 1, French, - affectation%20%C3%A0%20but%20sp%C3%A9cial
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Cette affectation a pour objet de «mettre de côté» ou de réserver une partie des crédits approuvés d'une organisation aux fins d'un programme ou d'une initiative en particulier et ainsi éviter qu'un autre programme n'en fasse usage. [...] Les fonds d'une «ABS» qui ne sont pas dépensés à la fin d'un exercice ne peuvent être reportés à l'exercice suivant [...] à moins que le Conseil du Trésor ne l'ait autorisé aux termes d'une approbation distincte. 2, record 1, French, - affectation%20%C3%A0%20but%20sp%C3%A9cial
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2017-07-25
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Private-Sector Bodies and Committees
- Religion (General)
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- Association for Bahá'í Studies
1, record 2, English, Association%20for%20Bah%C3%A1%27%C3%AD%20Studies
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- ABS 2, record 2, English, ABS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- Canadian Association for Studies on the Bahá'í Faith 3, record 2, English, Canadian%20Association%20for%20Studies%20on%20the%20Bah%C3%A1%27%C3%AD%20Faith
former designation
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
As a means of advancing its mission, the Association [focuses] on the following developmental initiatives: Developing Bahá'í scholarship among students and young adults. Developing university courses across disciplines on diverse aspects of the Bahá'í Faith. Developing opportunities for the exchange, publication, and circulation of diverse forms of Bahá'í scholarship. Developing the Journal of Bahá'í Studies into an outstanding forum for Bahá'í scholarship that it is acceptable in academic circles and accessible to wider audiences. Developing extension activities that stimulate Bahá'í scholarship through grassroots initiatives ... Developing an outward-looking orientation that engages diverse leaders of thought ... Developing the annual conference so that it serves the broad mission of the Association and advances the Association's other major initiatives. 4, record 2, English, - Association%20for%20Bah%C3%A1%27%C3%AD%20Studies
Record 2, Key term(s)
- Association for Bahai Studies
- Canadian Association for Studies on the Bahai Faith
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités du secteur privé
- Religion (Généralités)
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- Association for Bahá'í Studies
1, record 2, French, Association%20for%20Bah%C3%A1%27%C3%AD%20Studies
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- ABS 2, record 2, French, ABS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- Canadian Association for Studies on the Bahá'í Faith 3, record 2, French, Canadian%20Association%20for%20Studies%20on%20the%20Bah%C3%A1%27%C3%AD%20Faith
former designation
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2016-04-01
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Plastic Materials
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene plastic
1, record 3, English, acrylonitrile%2Dbutadiene%2Dstyrene%20plastic
correct, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- ABS plastic 1, record 3, English, ABS%20plastic
correct, standardized
- acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene 2, record 3, English, acrylonitrile%2Dbutadiene%2Dstyrene
correct
- ABS 2, record 3, English, ABS
correct
- ABS 2, record 3, English, ABS
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A plastic based on terpolymers and/or blends of polymers and copolymers made with acrylonitrile, butadiene and styrene. 1, record 3, English, - acrylonitrile%2Dbutadiene%2Dstyrene%20plastic
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene plastic; ABS plastic: terms and definition standardized by ISO. 3, record 3, English, - acrylonitrile%2Dbutadiene%2Dstyrene%20plastic
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Matières plastiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- plastique acrylonitrile-butadiène-styrène
1, record 3, French, plastique%20acrylonitrile%2Dbutadi%C3%A8ne%2Dstyr%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun, standardized
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- plastique ABS 1, record 3, French, plastique%20ABS
correct, masculine noun, standardized
- acrylonitrile-butadiène-styrène 2, record 3, French, acrylonitrile%2Dbutadi%C3%A8ne%2Dstyr%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- ABS 3, record 3, French, ABS
correct, masculine noun
- ABS 3, record 3, French, ABS
- acrylonitrile butadiène styrène 4, record 3, French, acrylonitrile%20butadi%C3%A8ne%20styr%C3%A8ne
correct, masculine noun
- ABS 5, record 3, French, ABS
correct, masculine noun
- ABS 5, record 3, French, ABS
- polystyrène-butadiène-acrylonitrile 6, record 3, French, polystyr%C3%A8ne%2Dbutadi%C3%A8ne%2Dacrylonitrile
correct, masculine noun
- ABS 6, record 3, French, ABS
correct, masculine noun
- ABS 6, record 3, French, ABS
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plastique à base de terpolymères [ou] de mélanges de polymères et copolymères produit avec l'acrylonitrile, le butadiène et le styrène. 1, record 3, French, - plastique%20acrylonitrile%2Dbutadi%C3%A8ne%2Dstyr%C3%A8ne
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
plastique acrylonitrile-butadiène-styrène; plastique ABS : termes et définition normalisés par l'ISO. 7, record 3, French, - plastique%20acrylonitrile%2Dbutadi%C3%A8ne%2Dstyr%C3%A8ne
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Materiales plásticos
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- plástico acrilonitrilo/butadieno/estireno
1, record 3, Spanish, pl%C3%A1stico%20acrilonitrilo%2Fbutadieno%2Festireno
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- plástico ABS 1, record 3, Spanish, pl%C3%A1stico%20ABS%20
correct, masculine noun
- acrilonitrilo-butadieno-estireno 2, record 3, Spanish, acrilonitrilo%2Dbutadieno%2Destireno
correct, masculine noun
- ABS 2, record 3, Spanish, ABS
correct, masculine noun
- ABS 2, record 3, Spanish, ABS
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Plástico a base de terpolímeros y/o mezclas de polímeros y copolímeros producidos con acrilonitrilo, butadieno y estireno. 1, record 3, Spanish, - pl%C3%A1stico%20acrilonitrilo%2Fbutadieno%2Festireno
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Plástico rígido usado para tuberías en plomería de drenajes, descargas y sistemas de ventilación. [...] Puede también transportar agua potable. 2, record 3, Spanish, - pl%C3%A1stico%20acrilonitrilo%2Fbutadieno%2Festireno
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-06-05
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Library Science
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- Saskatchewan Library Association
1, record 4, English, Saskatchewan%20Library%20Association
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- SLA 1, record 4, English, SLA
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Saskatchewan Library Association is a provincial, volunteer, non-profit organization designed to further the development of library service in Saskatchewan and through libraries, the culture of the province. 1, record 4, English, - Saskatchewan%20Library%20Association
Record 4, Key term(s)
- Library Association of Saskatchewan
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Bibliothéconomie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- Saskatchewan Library Association
1, record 4, French, Saskatchewan%20Library%20Association
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- SLA 1, record 4, French, SLA
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- Association des bibliothèques de la Saskatchewan 2, record 4, French, Association%20des%20biblioth%C3%A8ques%20de%20la%20Saskatchewan
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
- ABS 2, record 4, French, ABS
proposal, see observation, feminine noun
- ABS 2, record 4, French, ABS
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Association des bibliothèques de la Saskatchewan; ABS : appellation et abréviation qui sont des traductions non officielles données à titre d'information seulement. 2, record 4, French, - Saskatchewan%20Library%20Association
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2013-05-15
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Braking Systems (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
- Safety Equipment (Motor Vehicles and Bicycles)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- antilock braking system
1, record 5, English, antilock%20braking%20system
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
- ABS 1, record 5, English, ABS
correct
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- antilock brake system 2, record 5, English, antilock%20brake%20system
correct
- ABS 2, record 5, English, ABS
correct
- ABS 2, record 5, English, ABS
- antilocking brake system 3, record 5, English, antilocking%20brake%20system
correct
- ABS 3, record 5, English, ABS
correct
- ABS 3, record 5, English, ABS
- antilocking braking system 2, record 5, English, antilocking%20braking%20system
correct
- ABS 2, record 5, English, ABS
correct
- ABS 2, record 5, English, ABS
- anti-lock braking system 4, record 5, English, anti%2Dlock%20braking%20system
correct
- ABS 5, record 5, English, ABS
correct
- ABS 5, record 5, English, ABS
- anti-lock brakes 6, record 5, English, anti%2Dlock%20brakes
correct, plural
- anti-locking brakes 7, record 5, English, anti%2Dlocking%20brakes
correct, plural
- antiskid system 8, record 5, English, antiskid%20system
avoid, see observation
- antiskid device 8, record 5, English, antiskid%20device
avoid, see observation
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A [braking] system on motor vehicles which prevents the wheels from locking while braking. 9, record 5, English, - antilock%20braking%20system
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
antiskid system; antiskid device: These terms are often used as synonyms for "antilock braking system." Such a use should be avoided since an antiskid system/device is a system that helps maintain control in fast turns. It works whether or not the brakes are applied. Sensors automatically apply individual brakes to prevent a sideways skid. 10, record 5, English, - antilock%20braking%20system
Record 5, Key term(s)
- anti-lock brake system
- anti-locking brake system
- anti-locking braking system
- anti-skid device
- anti-skid system
- antilock brakes
- antilocking brakes
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Freins (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
- Sécurité (Véhicules automobiles et bicyclettes)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- système de freinage antiblocage
1, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20freinage%20antiblocage
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
- ABS 1, record 5, French, ABS
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, French
- système de freins antiblocage 2, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20freins%20antiblocage
correct, masculine noun
- ABS 2, record 5, French, ABS
correct, masculine noun
- ABS 2, record 5, French, ABS
- antiblocage des roues 2, record 5, French, antiblocage%20des%20roues
correct, masculine noun
- ABS 2, record 5, French, ABS
correct, masculine noun
- ABS 2, record 5, French, ABS
- freins antiblocage 3, record 5, French, freins%20antiblocage
correct, masculine noun, plural
- antiblocage de sécurité 4, record 5, French, antiblocage%20de%20s%C3%A9curit%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, France
- ABS 5, record 5, French, ABS
correct, masculine noun, France
- ABS 5, record 5, French, ABS
- système d'antiblocage des roues 6, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27antiblocage%20des%20roues
masculine noun
- ABS 6, record 5, French, ABS
masculine noun
- ABS 6, record 5, French, ABS
- système d'antiblocage électronique 7, record 5, French, syst%C3%A8me%20d%27antiblocage%20%C3%A9lectronique
masculine noun
- dispositif d'antiblocage 7, record 5, French, dispositif%20d%27antiblocage
masculine noun
- antibloqueur 8, record 5, French, antibloqueur
masculine noun
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Dispositif de freinage interdisant le blocage des roues, quelle que soit l'action exercée par le conducteur sur la pédale de frein. 7, record 5, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20freinage%20antiblocage
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'ordre transmis par le conducteur en actionnant la pédale est analysé électroniquement, modulé et réparti à chaque fraction de seconde avec un effet retardateur, tel que la décélération obtenue soit maximale. 7, record 5, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20freinage%20antiblocage
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
antiblocage de sécurité; ABS : terme et abréviation publiés au Journal officiel de la République française le 23 octobre 1999. 9, record 5, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20freinage%20antiblocage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Frenos (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
- Equipo de seguridad (Vehículos automotores y bicicletas)
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- sistema de antibloqueo de frenos
1, record 5, Spanish, sistema%20de%20antibloqueo%20de%20frenos
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
- ABS 1, record 5, Spanish, ABS
correct, masculine noun
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
- sistema ABS 1, record 5, Spanish, sistema%20ABS
correct, masculine noun
- sistema antibloqueo de ruedas 2, record 5, Spanish, sistema%20antibloqueo%20de%20ruedas
correct, masculine noun
- ABS 2, record 5, Spanish, ABS
correct, masculine noun
- ABS 2, record 5, Spanish, ABS
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Sistema que] evita el bloqueo de las ruedas que se produce cuando se aplican repentinamente los frenos del vehículo. 1, record 5, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20antibloqueo%20de%20frenos
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El sistema estabiliza la dirección de movimiento del vehículo y garantiza el control de la dirección durante una frenada brusca. 1, record 5, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20antibloqueo%20de%20frenos
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 2 OBS
ABS, por sus siglas en inglés. 3, record 5, Spanish, - sistema%20de%20antibloqueo%20de%20frenos
Record 6 - internal organization data 2005-11-09
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Regulations (Water Transport)
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- American Bureau of Shipping
1, record 6, English, American%20Bureau%20of%20Shipping
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
- ABS 1, record 6, English, ABS
correct
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Formed in 1862, a private certification society that sets standards of seaworthiness and classifies vessels and marine equipment for the insurance industry. 2, record 6, English, - American%20Bureau%20of%20Shipping
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The mission of ABS is to serve the public interest as well as the needs of our clients by promoting the security of life, property and the natural environment primarily through the development and verification of standards for the design, construction and operational maintenance of marine-related facilities. 3, record 6, English, - American%20Bureau%20of%20Shipping
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Réglementation (Transport par eau)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- American Bureau of Shipping
1, record 6, French, American%20Bureau%20of%20Shipping
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
- ABS 1, record 6, French, ABS
correct, masculine noun
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Reglamentación (Transporte por agua)
Record 6, Main entry term, Spanish
- American Bureau of Shipping
1, record 6, Spanish, American%20Bureau%20of%20Shipping
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 6, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1997-07-14
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- River and Sea Navigation
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- area needs analysis 1, record 7, English, area%20needs%20analysis
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Navigation fluviale et maritime
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- analyse des besoins sectoriels
1, record 7, French, analyse%20des%20besoins%20sectoriels
feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
- ABS 1, record 7, French, ABS
feminine noun
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-07-15
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- ASEAN Banking Council
1, record 8, English, ASEAN%20Banking%20Council
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
- ABS 2, record 8, English, ABS
correct, Asia
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- ASEAN Banking Council
1, record 8, French, ASEAN%20Banking%20Council
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
- ABS 2, record 8, French, ABS
correct, Asia
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1990-12-21
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Field Engineering (Military)
- Tunnels, Overpasses and Bridges
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- light launching nose
1, record 9, English, light%20launching%20nose
correct, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
- LNL 1, record 9, English, LNL
correct, officially approved
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Term officialized by the Engineers Terminology Working Group on bridging. 2, record 9, English, - light%20launching%20nose
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Génie (Militaire)
- Tunnels, viaducs et ponts
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- avant-bec simple
1, record 9, French, avant%2Dbec%20simple
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
- ABS 1, record 9, French, ABS
correct, masculine noun, officially approved
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme uniformisé par le Groupe de travail de terminologie du Génie (ponts). 2, record 9, French, - avant%2Dbec%20simple
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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