Thesaurus
definitions of thesaurus terminology
definitions of terms used in thesaurus entries
- SCOPE NOTE: explains HOW the term has been used to index items in the library database; defines the term
- USE: denotes a preferred term or phrase
- USED FOR: indicates terms or phrases that are NOT used to index items in the library database; these terms or phrases are considered synonymous with the indicated preferred term (only use "preferred terms" when searching the library database)
- BROADER TERM: broader or more general terms or phrases
- NARROWER TERM: narrower or more specific terms or phrases; a subset of the indicated broader term
- RELATED TERM: a term or phrase that is conceptually or associatively linked with the indicated preferred term
Thesaurus: 1501 entries.
CAREGIVING
- USE
CAREGIVING BURDEN
- USE
CARIBBEAN (Search for related entries in the library)
- NARROWER TERM(S)
CARIBBEAN AMERICANS (Search for related entries in the library)
- BROADER TERM(S)
- RELATED TERM(S)
CARIBBEAN CANADIANS (Search for related entries in the library)
- BROADER TERM(S)
- RELATED TERM(S)
CARING
- USE
CASUAL EMPLOYMENT (Search for related entries in the library)
Scope Note: A form of temporary employment characterized by intermittent work and possibly an irregular schedule. Does not usually include access to employer provided benefits.
- BROADER TERM(S)
- NARROWER TERM(S)
- RELATED TERM(S)
- USED FOR
CASUAL LOADING (AUSTRALIA) (Search for related entries in the library)
Scope Note: A pay premium available in Australia to casual employees in lieu of not receiving other entitlements such as paid leave.
- RELATED TERM(S)
CASUAL WORK
CATEGORIES OF EMPLOYMENT