University of Ottawa terminology bank
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This database contains academic and administrative terminology in use at the University of Ottawa. The terminology bank was created to assist members of the University community in their writing work, whether they write in English or in French, and to help ensure accuracy and consistency in all University communications.
The database is not exhaustive and is updated constantly. Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions on how to use the database or any suggestions (for example, terms you would like to see included in the database) or problems you encounter while using the system.
How do I find the equivalent term in the other language?
- Enter your term (one or more words) in the Search box, select the language of the term entered and click Go.
- You can replace one or more letters with wildcard characters.
- Use a question mark (?) to replace only one character (e.g., depend?nt would return dependent and dependant).
- Use the asterisk (*) to replace any number of characters (e.g., sub* will return subcommittee, subject matter, etc.).
- To view a complete term record, simply click anywhere in the row the term appears.
- All terms containing the search term you entered will appear in the list (e.g., results for course will include full course, half course, course code, etc.).
Note: Search terms are not case or accent sensitive.
What information will I find in the complete term record?
- Domain(s), or field, to which the term belongs (e.g., Education, Official names and titles)
- Related terms and synonyms, along with any usage remarks such as whether a term should be avoided (avoid) and, in French, the gender (masc. or fém.)
- Equivalent(s) in the other language
- Sources used (organization, publication or website)
- History (the dates a record was created, updated, etc.)
Records may also contain:
- Definitions (DEF) (in French, English, or both)
- Examples of terms in context (CONT)
- Observations (OBS) on usage or meaning