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.
PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT (Search for related entries in the library)
Scope Note: A continuous (i.e., open-ended) employment relationship, typically between a worker and a single employer.
- BROADER TERM(S)
- USED FOR
PERMANENT RESIDENCY
Scope Note: A visa status that allows a person to reside indefinitely in a country of which one is not a citizen, but typically revocable and not extending all rights of citizenship (e.g., voting).
- RELATED TERM(S)
PERMANENT RESIDENTS (Search for related entries in the library)
Scope Note: Those who have been granted permanent residency of a country, typically after having resided there for a few years.
- RELATED TERM(S)
- USED FOR
PERSONAL SUPPORT WORKERS (Search for related entries in the library)
- BROADER TERM(S)
- RELATED TERM(S)
PERSONNEL
- USE
PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT
PERSONS (Search for related entries in the library)
- NARROWER TERM(S)
- USED FOR
PERSONS OF COLOUR
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES (Search for related entries in the library)
- BROADER TERM(S)
- RELATED TERM(S)
- USED FOR
PERSONS WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES