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  • 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.


REVENUE (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Variable used in the statistical tables to denote income received from self-employment.

REVERSE DISCRIMINATION 

Scope Note: Discrimination against members of a majority group, typically in fabour of members of a minority.

RIGHT TO WORK 

ROMANIA 

RURAL (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: A geographic area usually characterized by low population density.

RURAL POPULATION (Search for related entries in the library)

RURAL-URBAN MOBILITY (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: The temporary or permanent movement of individuals from rural to urban areas

S.E.R. 

SACRAMENTO (Search for related entries in the library)

SALARIES AND WAGES (Search for related entries in the library)

Scope Note: Money earned through employment. This includes tips/commissions/cash bonuses, benefits from wage-loss replacement plans or income-maintenance insurance plans, and all casual earnings