Sentences with phrase «means practical measures»

For the government it is also a term that means practical measures to achieve practical improvements in the livelihoods of Indigenous peoples - an outlook that is more about giving Aboriginal people «a leg up» than challenging the imbalances in power in society.

Not exact matches

If you're skeptical about an «innovation index» meaning much in a practical sense, then consider this: in terms of productivity (measured by GDP per hour worked), Canada ranks far below the G7 average — a staggering 12 per cent below, in fact — and only marginally above that of the broader OECD.

We have the active responsibility, and should take measures to insulate men and staff of this agency from temptations, that is by ensuring a practical means of engagement and service for them.

A learner should be able to: • understand and use whole numbers in practical contexts • add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers using a range of strategies • add and subtract decimals up to two decimal places • solve problems requiring calculation, with common measures, including money, time, and length, • convert units of measure in the same system • extract and interpret information from tables, diagrams, charts and graphs find mean and range work out areas and perimeters in practical situations collect and record discrete data

But enough with the practical tape - measure stuff — this isn't a minivan, it's an Autobahn - honed European, and it's meant to be driven.

And as a means of measuring mass in a practical way, it was difficult to use.