Dictionary on The International Foundation for Information Technology (IF4IT)

Account

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A formal business arrangement providing for regular dealings or services (such as banking, advertising, or store credit) that establishes and maintains a defined relationship with a Client, Vendor, User, or other party.
(noun) An electronic working or operational environment, bounded by a specific set of security settings and permissions, that allows an individual or system to access and operate within a system or Application.

Accountability

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The obligation, or the willingness to assume that obligation, to answer for and accept responsibility for one’s Actions, decisions, and their Outcomes.

Acquisition

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Resource, Asset, Organization, or Entity — such as a company, property, or right — that has been obtained or gained, typically through a formal transaction or process.

NOTE: In business, the most common references to an Acquisition are those that deal with legal entities, such as companies, Real Estate and Intellectual Property (IP).

Action

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A fully trackable unit of work or activity, typically outside the scope of a formal Process or Procedure, that is expected to be performed, is currently being performed, or has already been performed, and that carries some level of accountability and expectation.

Activity

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A fully trackable unit of work, typically part of a formal Process or Procedure, that is expected to be performed, is currently being performed, or has already been performed, and that carries some level of accountability and expectation.

Adjudication

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The formal decision, and the record of that decision, that results from a comparative Process using a set of predefined rules and Data as the criteria for decision-making.

Adverse Event

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): AE

Definition(s):

(noun) An undesired, unexpected, or inexplicable Event that occurs during a monitored Process, Program, or Study, and that typically initiates formal scrutiny; often used interchangeably with Adverse Experience.

Adverse Experience

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): AE

Definition(s):

(noun) An undesired, unexpected, or inexplicable experience that occurs during a monitored Process, Program, or Study, and that typically initiates formal scrutiny; often used interchangeably with Adverse Event.

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): Ad

Definition(s):

(noun) An announcement or notice, often but not necessarily paid for, that is used to draw attention to a relevant topic, such as the value of a Product or Service.

Affiliate

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A formally sanctioned and governed member or associate of an Organization, Community, Program, or Campaign who receives certain benefits through that membership or association.
(verb) To formally associate or connect oneself, an Organization, or an Entity with another Organization, Community, Program, or Campaign as a member or associate.

Agency

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An administrative Entity, division, Organization, or establishment that has been delegated authority to conduct business on behalf of a larger Entity, division, Organization, or establishment.

Example: The most common example is a Government Agency.

Agreement

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A mutually accepted arrangement, understanding, or Contract between two or more parties that governs or influences their actions, interactions, or behavior.

AI Agent

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An autonomous or semi-autonomous Software construct, built on one or more AI Models, that perceives its Environment, reasons over multi-step goals, and independently selects and invokes tools or Actions to complete a Task with reduced human intervention.

AI Model

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A computational construct, trained on Data through Machine Learning techniques, that is capable of performing one or more tasks — such as prediction, classification, generation, or decision-making — without being explicitly programmed for each specific case.

Alarm

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented or audible notification, announcement, or call to attention indicating that something is, or could be, going wrong.

Alarm Subscription

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A registered expectation, typically triggered by predefined rules or criteria, that sends notification back to the original subscriber when an Alarm occurs and its associated criteria are met.

Alert

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Notification, often carrying a level of importance and priority, that conveys Information about a specific Event — commonly related to News, Security Activities, or the operational state of Systems such as Hardware, Software, Network, or Storage.
(verb) To issue a Notification warning of a specific Event or condition that requires attention.

Alert Identification Code

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A system-legible or system-generated ASCII code that typically translates to other codes or human-readable messages, for the purpose of general notification or the initiation of related Processes.

Alert Subscription

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A registered expectation, typically triggered by predefined rules or criteria, that sends notification back to the original subscriber when an Alert occurs and its associated criteria are met.

Algorithm

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A clearly documented, repeatable set of rules or steps used to calculate a value, result, or decision.

Analysis

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The documented, intellectual decomposition and examination — typically performed through a relevant and controlled set of Processes and/or Procedures — of a Topic or Subject of interest, for the purpose of better understanding its composition, behavior, or traits.

Analysis Artifact

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A tangible product or deliverable resulting from an effort specific to Analysis, typically stored and reused for future Analysis-related efforts.

Analysis Document

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A paper or electronic Artifact that is used within, or produced as a result of, a specific Analysis effort.

Answer

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A response provided to a specific Question or set of Questions.
(verb) To provide a response to a specific Question or set of Questions.

Appliance

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A computing or non-computing device that is prepackaged and prepopulated with all necessary Software to run as a standalone System, typically requiring only basic reconfiguration to perform its predefined set of functions.

Application

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The aggregated, instantiated, and fully operational (i.e., executing) collection of one or more pieces of Software and computing resources that exist to address one or more business or data-related problems.
(noun) A Software System considered as a single unit, particularly when referring to it informally or from an end user’s perspective rather than in terms of its underlying components.

Application Alert

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Event or Notification, often but not necessarily tied to a level of severity, that delivers Data or Information specific or related to an Application.

NOTE: Application Alerts are often used in areas such as Systems Monitoring & Management, Notification Management and Incident Management.

Application Architecture

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): AA

Definition(s):

(noun) A complete and fully documented, 360-degree profile of everything that represents the Solution Set for a specific Application of interest — a profile that often intentionally stops short of a detailed design, instead serving as input to detailed design activities for that Application.
(noun) A less stringent form of a detailed Application Design.

Application Change

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Change that is specific to, or intended for, a particular Application.

Application Infrastructure

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The Software Infrastructure and Hardware Infrastructure that must exist as dependencies for the proper Deployment — Build, Packaging, Distribution, Installation, Instantiation, Initialization, and Execution — of an Application.

Application Integration

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The explicit connection of two or more Applications that enables Data to be transmitted between them.

Application Model

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A document or diagram that depicts aspects of one or more Applications, such as their relationships to other Applications, including Data exchanges, Technology relationships, or Capability mappings.

Application Monitor

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An object specifically Deployed — Built, Packaged, Distributed, Installed, Instantiated, Initialized, and Executed — to observe, monitor, and communicate Data and Information about an Application.

Application Relationship Model

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A document or diagram that specifically depicts an Application’s relationships to other Applications.

Application Restoral

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The result of a Recovery effort performed for a specific Application.
(noun) A Recovery that is specific to an Application.

Application Server

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The computing Hardware used to host and run Software Applications.
(noun) A Software Application whose sole purpose is to act as a container that hosts and executes one or more other Software Applications. (Example: A Java Application Server.)

Application Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A controlled and repeatable evaluation of a set of traits, characteristics, or aspects pertaining to a specific Application.

Architecture

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A complete and fully documented, 360-degree profile of everything that represents the Solution Set for any relevant subject, topic, or problem area of interest — a profile that often intentionally stops short of a detailed design, instead serving as input to detailed design activities.
(noun) A less stringent form of a detailed Design.

NOTE: Such a profile, as described in definition 1, includes but is not limited to: Business Strategy and Architecture Constructs; Current State Business and Technical Analysis; Future State Business and Technical Analysis, Future State Business and Technology Solutions Options; Ratified Solutions Options; and Realization Plans for such Solutions Options. These constructs are supported with a large set of Artifacts such as Blue Prints, Models, Analysis, Assessments and Plans that exist to facilitate all aspects of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC), most importantly the area of detailed design.

Artifact

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A tangible product or deliverable that results from an effort, typically stored and reused for future efforts.

Example: In the Information Technology (IT) industry, an artifact is often some form of a document, file or content construct (e.g. a Design Document, a Support Document or a Data File) that can be referenced and reused.

Assessment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The documented result of an analytical process, evaluation, or inquiry.

Asset

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An item that holds intrinsic value to its holder or owner.

Examples: Common Assets include but are not limited to Financial Assets, Technology Assets, Real Estate Assets, Human Assets, etc.)

Asset Change

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A trackable, controllable, and intentional modification to an Asset, such as a System, Software, Hardware Device, or Facility.

Asset Relocation

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The actual or intended movement of an Asset from one location to another.

Audit

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A formal and methodical examination, review, or evaluation of things that are bound by constraints, expectations, or laws, and that conforms with formal acts of governance.
(verb) To perform a formal and methodical examination, review, or evaluation of something bound by constraints, expectations, or laws.

Examples: It is common practice to Audit things such as Processes, Procedures, Organizations, Finances, Artifacts, Quality and Incidents.

Authorization

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The act or outcome of formal approval, typically requiring some form of authority and unique identification, such as a signature, and often one or more witnesses.

Automated Regression Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented and highly repeatable evaluation, fully automated for efficiency, that monitors the behavior, performance, or quality of a Product or Service and is executed during every testing cycle to ensure no loss of behavior, performance, or quality.

Automated Regression Test Suite

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A collection of Automated Regression Tests combined and coordinated according to a specific context or topic of relevance.

Automated Workflow

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Workflow Process that has been automated and made systematic through the use of Workflow Software and computers.

Availability

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The measure, quality, or state of being available — accessible, acquirable, attainable, obtainable, or procurable.

Batch

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The complete and orchestrated set of automated Processes, Jobs, and Files that are coupled with a Scheduler and executed according to predefined schedules, as part of an enabling Batch Infrastructure.
(verb) To group and process a set of Processes, Jobs, Files, or transactions together, typically on a predefined schedule, rather than individually or in real time.

Batch File

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The file containing Source Code and/or Configurations that control Batch Jobs or Batch Processes.

Batch Infrastructure

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The Software and Hardware solutions put in place to support Batch Job scheduling, execution, and processing.

Batch Job

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A programmatic unit of work, or set of atomic rules — often but not always associated with the manipulation of Data — that is tied to a Scheduler (i.e., a Batch Scheduler) which initiates its execution and processing at a specific point in time.

Batch Process

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An automated Process, or Process segment, that is executed through a Batch Scheduler.

Batch Schedule

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A calendar of scheduled Batch Jobs.

Batch Scheduler

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A type of Software used to control the scheduling, execution, and processing of Batch Jobs.

Behavior Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An evaluation, examination, or test of the functional outcomes and expectations of one or more Assets, Systems, or Solutions.

Behavioral Test Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): BEHAVE

Definition(s):

(noun) An Environment specifically established to accommodate the activities associated with Behavior Testing of one or more Systems or Solutions.

Benefit

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A measurable and quantifiable Outcome perceived to have value or an advantageous quality, such as a Financial Benefit or a Health Benefit.
(verb) To receive, gain, or provide an advantageous or valuable Outcome.

Bill

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented Receivable, often in the form of an Invoice, sent to a Resource or Organization with the specific intent of securing payment for Products or Services.
(verb) To send a Bill to a Resource or Organization in order to secure payment for Products or Services.

Brand

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A form of Intellectual Property tied to the identity, reputation, and perception of an Entity, such as a Product, Service, Resource, or Organization.
(verb) To establish or shape the identity, reputation, and perception of an Entity, Product, or Service through deliberate branding efforts.

Break Fix Request

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A formal Work Management or Service Management Request that specifically invokes a Process to address a perceived break in a Product or Asset.

Broker

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) One who acts as an agent or intermediary on behalf of an Enterprise, typically performing functions such as opportunity discovery, sales, procurement, distribution, and the negotiation of terms, conditions, resources, or prices — often working in the capacity of a procurer, distributor, or seller.
(verb) To act as an intermediary in arranging, negotiating, or facilitating a deal, agreement, or transaction on behalf of another party.

Budget

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A fixed and allocated quantity — often of a limited Resource such as money — that is available for, or assignable to, a particular Project, effort, or situation.
(verb) To plan, allocate, and manage a fixed quantity of a limited Resource, such as money, for a particular Project, effort, or situation.

Build

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The resulting, quantifiable, and measurable construct, structure, Artifact, or aggregation of Configuration Items produced by a controlled and fully repeatable construction, implementation, manufacturing, or development Process.
(noun) The aggregate, quantifiable, and measurable set of Activities that yield the constructs, structures, Artifacts, or Configurations produced by a controlled and fully repeatable construction, implementation, manufacturing, or development Process.
(noun) The quantifiable and measurable act of creating or building the constructs, structures, Artifacts, or Configurations related to an Asset such as Software, a System, or an Application.

Build Artifact

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A tangible product or deliverable resulting from an effort specific to a Build, typically stored and reused for future Build-related efforts.

Build Dependency

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Entity — such as a System, piece of Software, Application, Component, or human Resource — that is a dependency for the successful and repeatable Build (i.e., construction) of another Entity.

Build Document

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Document that specifically addresses the details or instructions of a Build (e.g., a Software Build, a Hardware Build, or otherwise).

Build Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Environment set aside specifically for the building or construction of Entities such as Systems, pieces of Software, or Applications.

Build Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An evaluation, examination, or test of Build outcomes and expectations for one or more Assets, Systems, or Solutions.

Build Test Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): BUILD

Definition(s):

(noun) An Environment specifically established to accommodate the activities associated with Build Testing of one or more Systems or Solutions.

Build Version

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Version that represents the creation or recreation of a specific Build, whether of Software, Hardware, a Facility, or otherwise.

Business

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A legally registered Entity that engages in activities producing perceived Outcomes of value, whether monetary or otherwise.
(noun) A category or classification of a set of services or work performed. (Example: “Our business is Information Technology.”)

Business Architecture

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): BA

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented functional decomposition of an Enterprise that focuses on its business functions, covering the What, Why, Who, When, Where, and How of each — often represented through Enterprise Capability Models (ECMs).
(noun) An Architecture that focuses on the functional components of an Enterprise more than on its technical components.

Business Availability

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The measurable capacity of a Business, its Capabilities, or its Services to be accessible, operational, and able to perform their intended functions when needed by Stakeholders, independent of the underlying Technology that supports them.

Business Capability

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The measurable potential or suitability for accommodating, holding, storing, or containing something within a quantified constraint or limitation, specific to and supported by a Business or a Business function.
(noun) A Business-specific feature, function, or ability.

Business Case

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The formal, written argument or supporting material that describes and justifies a significant work effort — often a Project requiring funding — whose purpose needs to be documented and communicated to others.

Business Commitment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Commitment — often in the form of an Agreement, Promise, or Contract — made to, by, or for a Business, with the intent of achieving a controlled and desired Outcome.

Business Configuration

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The set of parameters, settings, structures, or arrangements that define how a Business, or a specific Business function, is organized and operates at a given point in time.

Business Continuity

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The act of ensuring, or the level of assurance, that a Business or set of Businesses can continue to function in the event of a scheduled or unscheduled disruption.

Business Discipline

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An area or domain of professional practice that specifically focuses on, or exists for, a Business.

Business Driver

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A factor or variable that causes a Business to react or change in order to address it.

Business Expectation

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A formally documented prospect of anticipated Delivery of a Solution — such as one or more Products or Services — intended to meet a need or desire set by or for one or more Business Stakeholders or Organizations.

Business Operation

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An activity, function, or process performed by a Business in the ordinary course of conducting its work, in order to deliver Products, Services, or value to its Stakeholders.

Business Opportunity

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A favorable set of circumstances, conditions, or possibilities that, if pursued, could create measurable value, growth, or competitive advantage for a Business.

Business Plan

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A formally documented set of Goals, Objectives, Strategies, and Actions that describes how a Business intends to operate, grow, or achieve a desired future state.

Business Policy

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented set of rules, constraints, standards, and guidelines that govern decision-making and expected behavior within a Business or a specific Business area.

Business Process

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Process that is associated with, or has been put in place to support, an area or aspect of a Business.

Business Process Monitor

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An object specifically deployed to observe, monitor, and communicate Data and Information about the execution and performance of a Business Process.

Business Resource

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Resource — human, financial, technological, or otherwise — that is allocated to, or used in support of, a Business or a specific Business function.

Business Rule

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented set of instructions and constraints — often tied to formal calculations or operations — that dictate exact measures for execution, with the intent of achieving a specific and highly repeatable Outcome or Result for a particular Business or Business area.

Business Segment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A specific area of business or operations in which an Enterprise chooses to operate and provide services.

Business Service

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A set of solutions, often referred to as a solution set, put in place by or for a Business Organization to yield an intended, controlled, expected, repeatable, and measurable set of results or deliverables for its Customers, Consumers, or Clients.

Business Stakeholder

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A high-level, Business-related Role (as opposed to an Information Technology or IT-related Role) describing a Resource or Organization with a direct or indirect vested interest — a stake — in another Resource, Organization, Product, Service, Entity, or Activity, because that vested party may be impacted by related activities, outcomes, or changes in state.

Business Support

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The act, discipline, Process, or capability associated with lending assistance to a Business or areas of a Business.
(noun) The Organization — a support group — that an Enterprise has put in place specifically to assist a Business or areas of a Business.

Business Unit

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): BU

Definition(s):

(noun) An Organization, within a specific Enterprise, that focuses on the Activities and Services aligned with a specific Line of Business (LoB) or Business Segment.

Calendar

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An orderly list or register of time units that enables the creation, tracking, and management of timed Events, such as Meetings or time-triggered notes and notifications.

Call

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An intentionally timed, registered, categorized, monitored, and/or tracked telephone conversation, often conducted to generate metrics and statistics used for future decision-making, such as strategy setting, optimization, or quality improvement.
(verb) To initiate or conduct a telephone conversation, typically one that is registered, monitored, or tracked for later reference.

Call Center

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A division, Organization, group, or Agency established specifically to field Calls, Cases, Incidents, Claims, and/or Requests.

NOTE: Over the decades and with the evolution of many different communications mediums, such as email and interactive web sites, the term “Call Center” has evolved to represent more than just the handling of telephone calls.

Campaign

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A connected, related, and sometimes ordered set of Activities intended to generate a desired set of Outcomes or Results, often associated with broader Capabilities or Disciplines such as Marketing and Sales.

Capability

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A manageable feature, faculty, function, Process, service, or discipline that represents an ability to perform something yielding an expected set of results, and that is capable of further advancement or development.

Capability Model

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A document or diagram intended to depict one or more manageable features, faculties, functions, Processes, services, or disciplines that represent abilities to perform things yielding expected results, and that are capable of further advancement or development.

Capability Reference Architecture

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A set of patterns, templates, and best practices that address how to plan for, develop, and mature one or more Business or Technology Capabilities within an Enterprise.

Capacity

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The measurable potential or suitability for accommodating, holding, storing, or containing something within a quantified constraint or limitation — determined by comparing actual allocation and utilization to full potential allocation and utilization.

Capacity Model

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A mathematical or visual representation that assists in calculating or understanding the measurable potential or suitability for accommodating, holding, storing, or containing something within a quantified constraint or limitation.

Capitation

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A tax, fee, allocation, or payment calculated on a per-head or per-capita basis, typically collected or paid at regular intervals or frequencies.

Case

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A set of conditions or circumstances requiring investigation and follow-up, that is registered, categorized, documented, tracked, and managed for the purpose of generating statistics and metrics used in future decision-making and work.

Case Study

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A controlled evaluation or comparison of a hypothesis or proposed Solution option, intended to yield a documented report of results.

Catalog

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documentation structure composed of Data and Information, ordered in a manner more complex than a basic Index, specifically intended to help End Users find something of interest.
(noun) An Index of Indexes.
(noun) A brochure or document created and published to help Consumers or End Users find Artifacts of interest, often for the purpose of purchase or sale.

Cause

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A set of dependencies or reasons that drive one or more Actions and, ultimately, one or more Effects (as in “Cause and Effect”).

Cause and Effect

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A principle describing the relationship between an Action or Condition (the Cause) and the Outcome or Result it produces (the Effect).

Center of Excellence

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): CoE

Definition(s):

(noun) A seemingly centralized Organization or collection of Resources that provides one or more Shared Services and is considered expert in delivering them.

Centralized Build Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): BUILD

Definition(s):

(noun) An Environment specifically established to accommodate the activities associated with centralized or merged Builds.

Centralized Build Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An evaluation, examination, or test of Build outcomes and expectations, performed in a centralized Environment, for one or more Assets, Systems, or Solutions.

Centralized Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Environment that exists as the sole entity of its type, where all functional work — regardless of source — is performed in a common physical or virtual location, often representative of a Multi-Tenant Model in which multiple tenants co-exist and share common Resources.

Certificate

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Artifact or document that proves authenticity or entitlement to an acceptable level of quality or expectation, typically for the purpose of granting access to something requiring identification or security.

Certification

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The documented acknowledgement of assurance typically associated with an industry professional completing a formal level of study and examination.
(noun) The documented and acknowledged level of assurance or trust generated, obtained, exchanged, or used in Software, System, or Application Security.

Change

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A generic term used in the Information Technology (IT) industry to represent various forms of modification, more specifically represented by terms such as Strategic Change (or Business Change) — impacting business strategy and enterprise culture — Product Change (or System Change) — impacting the functional behavior or intended quality of Assets planned to be delivered or leveraged, such as Software, Systems, or Applications — and Operational Change — representing modifications made to downstream Operating Environments and Infrastructure in preparation for, or as a result of, a System or Product Release or Deployment.

Change Control

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Change Management-related governance solution put in place by a Resource or Organization to review, assist with, and manage Changes throughout their life cycles.

Change Control Board

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): CCB

Definition(s):

(noun) A Change Management-related Organization put in place by a Resource or Enterprise to review, assist with, and manage Changes throughout their life cycles.

Change Delta

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented and detailed set of the differences in modification between any two Versions of a specific Change Item.

Change Request

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented, timestamped, and often versioned request for a modification to something — such as, but not limited to, an Environment, System, Software, or other Asset of importance — for which all Changes must be monitored, evaluated, and governed prior to application.

Change Subscription

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A registered expectation, typically triggered by predefined rules or criteria, that sends notification back to the original subscriber when a Change occurs and its associated criteria are met.

Channel

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A communications path, gateway, or passage between two or more Entities — such as Resources, Organizations, Systems, or Devices — that facilitates the communication of Data or Information.
(noun) A marketing or Product Management segment, sector, or audience, often bounded by or within a specific industry or sub-industry.

Chargeback

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An allocated Cost (see Cost Allocation) that acts as a financial marker or form of Receivable for the Users of a specific set of Solutions, such as Products, Services, or Infrastructure.

Claim

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A formally registered, categorized, documented, tracked, and managed request or demand for something expected or desired to be due.

Examples: Common examples include but are not limited to Insurance Claims and Medical Claims.

Claim Exception

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Report, Notification, Alert, Event, or Alarm that occurs as the result of failed processing or adjudication of a Claim.

Claim Pend

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An unprocessed or unadjudicated Claim — often due to an unresolved rule — that has resulted in a hold or exception while awaiting continued processing or adjudication.

Class

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An organized, documented, and repeatable forum for teaching a specific topic or subject area of interest.
(noun) A Software construct that acts as a base reference pattern or template for assigning or inheriting common traits, characteristics, or behaviors.

Client

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A paying or non-paying Enterprise, Organization, or Resource that acts as a Consumer of Products, Services, Resources, Deliverables, or Solutions of any form, where the source can be a human, a group, a System, or any combination thereof.
(noun) An operational set of one or more Software pieces that acts as a detached facade, interface, or “front end” to other Software, Systems, subsystems, Components, or services.

Client Account

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(see also) Customer Account.

Client Asset

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(see also) Customer Asset.

Client Commitment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented Commitment or Agreement made to, or by, a Client.

Client Contract

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(see also) Customer Contract.

Client Data

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) Data that is for, or about, one or more Clients, human or otherwise.

Client Data Feed

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Data Feed specifically delivered as a controlled and repeatable service to one or more Clients, human or otherwise, who expect consistent delivery of Data through that connection.

Client Expectation

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A formally documented prospect of anticipated Delivery of a Solution — such as one or more Products or Services — intended to meet a need or desire set by or for one or more Client Stakeholders or Organizations.

Client Intellectual Property

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): IP

Definition(s):

(noun) Intellectual Property that is owned by, or attributed to, a Client.

Client License

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(see also) Customer License.

Client Organization

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(see also) Customer Organization.

Client Product

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(see also) Customer Product.

Client Relationship

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The relationship between a Client and its Service or Product provider.

Client Resource

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(see also) Customer Resource.

Client Service

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(see also) Customer Service.

Client Support

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The formal or informal assistance offered to, or for, a Client.

Cloud

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A fully hosted, supported, and abstracted set of technology Services and Solutions — offered either publicly (Public Cloud) or privately (Private Cloud) — ranging from basic Hardware hosting to fully outsourced Software development, hosting, support, and operations Services.

Collaboration

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The act or process of two or more Resources or Organizations working together toward a common Goal, Outcome, or set of Results.

Collaboration Technology

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The Technology, Software, or tools that enable and support Collaboration among Resources or Organizations.

Collection

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An ordered or unordered group of items with some level of importance or relevance, worthy of registration and tracking throughout their life cycles.

Commercial Off The Shelf Software

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): COTS

Definition(s):

(noun) A reference to a Software Solution or Product created, delivered, and supported by one or more commercial Organizations that make it available through retail means.

Commission

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A fee or amount paid to a Resource or Organization, typically calculated as a percentage of a transaction, for services rendered such as a sale.
(verb) To formally request, authorize, or bring into operational service a Product, System, or Solution.

Commitment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A formally registered, categorized, documented, tracked, and managed agreement or pledge, often in the form of time, money, Products, and/or Services.

Committee

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A formally established group of individuals delegated to consider, decide on, or oversee matters within a specific area of responsibility.

Communication

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The act or process of conveying Data, Information, or Knowledge between two or more Resources, Organizations, or Systems.

Communications Channel

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A path, gateway, or passage between two or more Entities that facilitates the communication of Data and Information between them.

Communications Infrastructure

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The Software and Hardware solutions put in place to enable the transmission of Data, Information, or Communications between Entities.

Communications Library

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A structured repository of reusable Communications Channels, protocols, or components that support the development or operation of Communications capabilities.

Community

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A virtually unified or physically collocated body of individuals grouped, or who have willingly come together, around a common set of traits or interests.

Community of Practice

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): CoP

Definition(s):

(noun) A virtually unified or physically collocated body of individuals who willingly come together around a specific topic or set of topics they wish to learn about, evolve, or mature through collaborative efforts.

Compatibility

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The measurable ability of two or more Entities, such as Systems, Software, or Components, to function together correctly without conflict or modification.

Compensation

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The remittance owed or paid to someone for Work or a Service performed.

Competency

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A set of skills, or a sufficiency of means, necessary to perform specific Work, Services, Activities, Functions, or Actions.

Complaint

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A formally registered, categorized, documented, tracked, and managed note or expression of grievance, dissatisfaction, or discomfort.

Compliance

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The disposition, act, or process of yielding to a set of formalized constraints, limitations, boundaries, or rules, typically imposed by a governing Entity, division, Organization, or Agency acknowledged as a higher authority.

Computer Rack

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A physical storage construct that provides efficient and orderly installation, maintenance, and identification of a Computer.

Computer Rack Capacity

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The measurable potential of a Computer Rack to accommodate, hold, or support Computers or related Hardware within a defined physical or operational limitation.

Conceptual Architecture

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A high-level Architecture that depicts the major concepts, components, and relationships of a Solution without addressing implementation-specific details.

Conference Call

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A telephone or virtual meeting in which three or more participants are connected simultaneously to communicate or collaborate.

Conference Room

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A physical or virtual space designated for meetings, discussions, or collaborative work among a group of individuals.

Configuration

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A relevant, functional, specific, and documentable arrangement of parts, elements, and time-dependent sequences or steps that act as dependencies for the description, setup, creation, or recreation of a specific and repeatable State, Artifact, or Asset.

Configuration Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An evaluation, examination, or test of Configuration outcomes and expectations for one or more Assets, Systems, or Solutions.

Configuration Test Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): CONFIG

Definition(s):

(noun) An Environment specifically established to accommodate the activities associated with Configuration Testing of one or more Systems or Solutions.

Constituent

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) One or more Resources that represent or act as followers or an audience of another Resource, Organization, or Topic holding some level of interest or importance, and whom that group may be empowered to influence or control to some degree.

Construction

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A synonymous term for a Build, or for the act of building. See also the term Build.

Construction Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Environment set aside specifically for the construction of Entities such as Systems, pieces of Software, or Applications.

Construction Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An evaluation, examination, or test of Construction outcomes and expectations for one or more Assets, Systems, or Solutions.

Construction Test Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): CONSTRUCT

Definition(s):

(noun) An Environment specifically established to accommodate the activities associated with Construction Testing of one or more Systems or Solutions.

Consultant Identification Card

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A formally issued identification card that authenticates and grants an external Consultant a defined level of access, entitlement, or recognition within an Organization.

Consumer Commitment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented Commitment or Agreement made to, or by, a Consumer.

Consumer Expectation

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A formally documented prospect of anticipated Delivery of a Solution — such as one or more Products or Services — intended to meet a need or desire set by or for one or more Consumer Stakeholders or Organizations.

Consumer Intellectual Property

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): IP

Definition(s):

(noun) Intellectual Property that is owned by, or attributed to, a Consumer.

Consumer Service

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A set of solutions, often referred to as a solution set, put in place by or for an Organization to yield an intended, controlled, expected, repeatable, and measurable set of results or deliverables for its Consumers.

Contact Center

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A dedicated set of individuals and controlled Communications Channels, physical or virtual, intended to address specific issues such as Support for a particular Topic or Service.

Content

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) Data or Information that has been aggregated and documented in a controlled space for the purpose of display or delivery, typically through a repeatable set of Processes and tools.

Content Subscription

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A registered expectation, typically triggered by predefined rules or criteria, that delivers Content back to the original subscriber when new or updated Content becomes available.

Continuity

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The measure, quality, or state of being able to continue functioning without interruption, despite a scheduled or unscheduled disruption.

Contract

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A written, appropriately witnessed, and legally binding document, signed by at least two counterparties, that acts as an Agreement or License between them.

Contractor Identification Card

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A formally issued identification card that authenticates and grants an external Contractor a defined level of access, entitlement, or recognition within an Organization.

Controlled Vocabulary

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A governed, controlled, and managed language, including all of its relevant constructs such as syntax, grammar, and lexicography.

Corporate Action

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): CA

Definition(s):

(noun) A Directive, Mandate, or Imperative handed down to Organizations and Resources within an Enterprise to perform certain types of Work, Activities, Functions, or Actions.
(noun) A phrase used to describe the Outcome or Result of a corporate decision that impacts the structure or meaning of its investment offerings, such as a stock split or stock merger.

Corporate Expectation

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A formally documented prospect of anticipated Delivery of a Solution — such as one or more Products or Services — intended to meet a need or desire set by or for one or more Corporate Stakeholders or Organizations.

Corporate Mandate

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A mandatory Imperative or Directive handed down from an Enterprise that is a formal Corporation to its Organizations and Resources, with the intent of having them perform required Work, Activities, Functions, or Actions, usually within critical dates or time frames.
(noun) An Enterprise Mandate that is specific to a Corporation.

Cost

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The financial amount, or something of value, paid or exchanged for Products or Services.
(verb) To estimate, calculate, or assign the financial amount required for Products, Services, or a Project.

Cost Allocation

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The Process of assigning or distributing Costs to the specific Resources, Organizations, Products, or Services that incur or benefit from them.

Cost Center

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Organization, Group, or Community structured to provide Products and/or Services to an Enterprise in a manner that generates no Revenue, acting solely as an Expense to the Enterprise, and that recovers such cost through means such as Cost Allocation or Chargeback models.

Credential

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented and formally recognized qualification, certification, or attribute that establishes a Resource’s authority, competency, or identity.

Cultural Change

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A trackable, controllable, and intentional modification to a Community’s culture, or to some aspect of that culture, made with the specific intent of changing its thoughts and/or behaviors.

Curriculum

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The set of courses offered by a training or educational institution or Organization, typically arranged to focus on a specific specialization or discipline.

Custom Software

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) Software that is sponsored, paid for, and developed by a specific Organization or Community for the specific needs of an intended End User Organization or Community — not intended to be sold or resold for profit, and maintained and upgraded through private means.

Customer

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A person or Organization that purchases Products and/or Services from a person or company that sells them.
(noun) A paying Client, in the human or organizational sense.

Customer Account

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A formal business arrangement providing for regular dealings or services, such as banking, advertising, or store credit, that establishes and maintains a defined relationship between an Organization and a Customer.

Customer Asset

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Asset that is owned by, or attributed to, a Customer.

Customer Claim

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A formally registered, categorized, documented, tracked, and managed request or demand made by a Customer for something expected or desired to be due.

Customer Commitment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented Commitment or Agreement made to, or by, a Customer.

Customer Contract

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Contract that is specific to, or made with, a Customer.

Customer Data

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) Data that is for, or about, a Customer.

Customer Data Feed

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Data Feed specifically delivered as a controlled and repeatable service to a Customer who expects consistent delivery of Data through that connection.

Customer Expectation

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A formally documented prospect of anticipated Delivery of a Solution — such as one or more Products or Services — intended to meet a need or desire set by or for one or more Customer Stakeholders or Organizations.

Customer Intellectual Property

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): IP

Definition(s):

(noun) Intellectual Property that is owned by, or attributed to, a Customer.

Customer Intellectual Property License

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): IP

Definition(s):

(noun) A License that governs the use of, or rights to, Customer Intellectual Property (IP).

Customer License

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A License that is issued to, or held by, a Customer.

Customer Organization

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Organization that acts in the capacity of a Customer.

Customer Product

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Product that is owned by, sold to, or used by a Customer.

Customer Relationship

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The relationship between a Customer and its Service or Product provider.

Customer Resource

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Resource — human, financial, technological, or otherwise — that is allocated to, or used in support of, a Customer.

Customer Service

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

Customer Software License

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Software License that is issued to, or held by, a Customer.

Customer Support

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The formal or informal assistance offered to, or for, a Customer.

Dashboard

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Visualization, or set of Visualizations, that includes formatted text as well as graphics and represents a set of Data and Information pertaining to one or more Topics relevant and important to its viewers or End Users.

Data

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented, stored, and loosely or highly structured set of one or more values or symbols arranged in a manner that often carries specific meaning or context, and that sometimes conforms to a specific constraint or set of constraints.

NOTE: Data can be stored in multiple constructs, such as a Record in a File or Database, or as text in raw Content.

Data Alert

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Event or Notification, often but not necessarily tied to a level of severity, that delivers Data or Information specific or related to a Data-related condition or threshold.

Data Architecture

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): DA

Definition(s):

(noun) A form or subset of Business Architecture that excludes Technology or Technology Solutions, focusing specifically on areas or problems related to Data.

Data Asset

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Asset that is composed of, or represents, Data.

Data Backup

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A copy of Data retained separately from its original source, to enable recovery in the event of loss, corruption, or disaster.

Data Center

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A physical or virtual Facility that houses computing Hardware, Infrastructure, and supporting systems used to store, process, and manage Data.

Data Center Relocation

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The actual or intended movement of a Data Center from one location to another.

Data Change

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Change that is specific to, or intended for, specific Data.

Data Channel

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A path, gateway, or passage between two or more Entities that facilitates the communication of Data between them.

Data Dictionary

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A structured reference that documents the definitions, attributes, formats, and relationships of Data elements used within a System, Database, or Organization.

Data Elicitation

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): DE

Definition(s):

(noun) The Process of identifying, gathering, and documenting Data requirements or Data-related needs from Stakeholders.

Data Extract

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A printed or electronic Document or File that results from the downloading, pulling, or extraction of Data or Information from a System or Application, typically for use as a Report or Data File by another System or Application.
(noun) A more specific term for the alternate term Extract, used to draw explicit attention to its focus on Data.

Data Feed

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A connection to a System, often outside the boundaries of an Enterprise, that provides Data as a service in a consistent and repeatable manner.

Examples of Data Feeds include real time pricing systems and Data File Feeds that provide updated Files containing some controlled content, at regular intervals.

Data Flow Model

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A document or diagram that depicts the movement of Data between Processes, Systems, or Entities.

Data Infrastructure

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The Software and Hardware solutions put in place to support the storage, processing, and management of Data.

Data Integration

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The explicit connection of two or more Data sources or Systems that enables Data to be combined, transformed, or shared between them.

Data Library

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A structured repository of reusable Data assets, models, or components that support the development or operation of Data-related capabilities.

Data Map

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A document or diagram that depicts the relationships and lineage between Data elements across one or more Systems or Sources.

Data Mapping

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The Process of defining and documenting how Data elements from one System or Source correspond to Data elements in another.

Data Mart

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A subset of a Data Warehouse, structured and scoped to serve the specific needs of a particular Business area or function.

Data Migration

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The movement or transfer of Data from one System or Location to one or more other Systems or Locations.

Data Migration Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An evaluation, examination, or test of Data Migration outcomes and expectations for one or more Assets, Systems, or Solutions.

Data Migration Test Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): MIGRATE

Definition(s):

(noun) An Environment specifically established to accommodate the activities associated with Data Migration Testing of one or more Systems or Solutions.

Data Model

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A document or diagram that depicts the structure, relationships, and constraints of Data within a System, Database, or Domain.

Data Policy

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented set of rules, constraints, standards, and guidelines that govern the management, use, and protection of Data.

Data Privacy

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The set of principles, policies, and practices that govern the appropriate collection, use, storage, and protection of Data, particularly Data that identifies or relates to an individual.

Data Replication

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The Process of copying Data from one System or Location to one or more other Systems or Locations, typically to maintain consistency or support availability.

Data Security

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The controls, measures, and practices put in place to protect Data from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Data Source

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A System, Application, File, or other origin from which Data is obtained or extracted.

Data Subscription

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A registered expectation, typically triggered by predefined rules or criteria, that delivers Data back to the original subscriber when new or updated Data becomes available.

Data Target

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A System, Application, File, or other destination to which Data is delivered or loaded.

Data Visualization

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A graphical or visual representation of Data intended to help viewers understand patterns, trends, or relationships within it.

Data Warehouse

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A centralized Repository that stores integrated Data from multiple Sources, structured to support Reporting, Analysis, and decision-making.

Database

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A structured Repository of Data, Information, and Knowledge, along with its related metadata, residing in a computer’s Random Access Memory (RAM) and/or on physical storage such as a file system, typically organized for structured Data, Information, and Knowledge storage, entry, rapid search, retrieval, and manipulation or calculation.

Examples include but are not limited to Relational Databases, Document Databases, and Vector Databases.

Database Schema

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A detailed set of drawings or instructions detailing the structure, layout, connectivity, interaction, and/or appearance of one or more Database Schema Items or Entities.

Database Schematic

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): Schema

Definition(s):

(noun) A detailed set of drawings or instructions detailing the structure, layout, connectivity, interaction, and/or appearance of one or more Database Schema Items or Entities.

Database Server

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The computing Hardware or Software Application used to host, manage, and serve one or more Databases.

Decision

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A report or conclusion, based on the materials, Data, and Information made available, that leads to a specific outcome, such as clarification or work.

Decision Support

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The Process of providing the materials, Data, and Information necessary to make a proper and informed Decision.

Decommission

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The formal termination and complete removal or purging of an Entity, tangible or intangible — such as a Product, Service, System, Artifact, Data, or Facility — that has a lifespan or Life Cycle associated with it.
(verb) To formally terminate and completely remove or purge an Entity, tangible or intangible, from operational use or existence.

Decommission Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An evaluation, examination, or test of Decommission outcomes and expectations for one or more Assets, Systems, or Solutions.

Decommission Test Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): DECOM

Definition(s):

(noun) An Environment specifically established to accommodate the activities associated with Decommission Testing of one or more Systems or Solutions.

Definitive Software Library

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): DSL

Definition(s):

(noun) A repository meant to hold a definitive or master copy of a File or Document, such as in the case of Software (SW) or Document Libraries.
(noun) A repository meant to hold all definitive or master copies of Files or Documents, such as in the case of Software (SW) or Document Libraries.

Delegation

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A broader term for the outsourcing or insourcing of Services, Capabilities, Functions, Tasks, or Activities.

Deliverable

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A tangible or intangible product, result, or output that is produced to complete a Project, Task, or Activity and delivered to a Stakeholder.

Delivery

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The act or Process of providing, transferring, or making available a Product, Service, or Solution to its intended recipient.

Demand

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The quantifiable requirement, desire, willingness, and/or ability to accept or receive the delivery of an associated and quantifiable classification of Supply, in the form of work, Products, or Services.
(verb) To require or formally request the delivery of a Product, Service, or Outcome.

Demographic

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The descriptive traits or characteristics of an Entity or group of Entities — such as performance, density, capacity, and behavior — that enable further analysis and understanding of that Entity or group.

Dependency

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A recordable or documentable state of existence, usually time-related, that enables the recreation of an Entity, Item, or Construct.

Deployment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The set of repeatable, quantifiable, and measurable activities performed within a specific operating Environment by IT Resources and Systems to successfully construct, deliver, and prepare a versioned IT Asset (e.g., Product, Software, System, Application) for use by its targeted End Users.
(noun) The logistical act of delivering or releasing a Release — a specific version of a specific Asset, such as Software, a System, or an Application — to targeted End Users in a specific Environment.

Deployment Artifact

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A tangible product or deliverable resulting from an effort specific to Deployment, typically stored and reused for future Deployment-related efforts.

Deployment Document

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Document that specifically addresses the details or instructions of a Deployment.

Deployment Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An evaluation, examination, or test of Deployment outcomes and expectations for one or more Assets, Systems, or Solutions.

Deployment Test Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): DEPLOY

Definition(s):

(noun) An Environment specifically established to accommodate the activities associated with Deployment Testing of one or more Systems or Solutions.

Design

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A detailed and documented specification of the structure, components, behavior, and interfaces of a Solution, System, or Artifact, intended to guide its construction or implementation.
(verb) To conceive, specify, and document the structure, components, behavior, or interfaces of a Solution, System, or Artifact prior to its construction or implementation.

Design Artifact

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A tangible product or deliverable resulting from an effort specific to Design, typically stored and reused for future Design-related efforts.

Design Configuration

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Configuration that is specific to, or defined as part of, a Design.

Design Dependency

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Entity that is a dependency for the successful and repeatable Design of another Entity.

Design Document

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Document that specifically addresses the details, specifications, or instructions of a Design.

Desktop

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A personal computing device or workspace configuration intended for use at a fixed location, typically supporting an individual’s day-to-day computing needs.

Desktop Package

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A bundled set of Software, Configurations, and settings deployed to a Desktop to support its intended use.

Desktop Software

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) Software specifically designed to be installed and run on a Desktop computing device.

Desktop Software Package

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A bundled and distributable collection of Desktop Software, along with its associated Configurations and dependencies, prepared for installation.

Developer Configuration

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Configuration that is specific to, or established for, the use of a Developer.

Developer Support

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The formal or informal assistance offered to, or for, a Developer.

Developer Work Space Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): WS

Definition(s):

(noun) An Environment specifically established to accommodate the private or localized implementation performed by a single Resource, such as a software coder or engineer, providing an isolated working area with the flexibility to work freely without interference from or with other Environments where other Resources may be working.

Development

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The set of Activities, Processes, or disciplines involved in creating, building, or bringing into existence a Solution, System, Product, or Capability.

NOTE: In the case of software, it is analogous to Software Development Management. In the case of HW, it’s Hardware Dev. Mgmt., etc.

Development Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Environment set aside specifically for the development of Software, Systems, or Applications prior to their testing or release.

Device

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A physical or virtual piece of Hardware or equipment designed to perform a specific function, such as computing, communication, or storage.

Dictionary

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An inventory of terms and their definitions, generally covering broad or general usage rather than a specific topic or domain.

Digital Asset

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) Intellectual Property or Assets that exist in electronic or digital form, such as digital Documents, Software, or electronic Data.

Disaster

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A sudden, severe, and disruptive event that significantly impairs or halts the normal operations of a Resource, Organization, System, or Facility.

Disaster Recovery

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The set of Processes, Plans, and Resources put in place to restore Systems, Data, and operations following a Disaster.

Disaster Recovery Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): DR

Definition(s):

(noun) An Environment specifically established to accommodate the activities associated with the Recovery of Systems in the event of a Disaster.

Disaster Recovery Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An evaluation, examination, or test of Disaster Recovery outcomes and expectations for one or more Assets, Systems, or Solutions.

Disaster Recovery Test Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): DISASTER

Definition(s):

(noun) An Environment specifically established to accommodate the activities associated with Disaster Recovery Testing of one or more Systems or Solutions.

Disaster Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An evaluation, examination, or test of Disaster outcomes and expectations for one or more Assets, Systems, or Solutions.

Disaster Test Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): DISASTER

Definition(s):

(noun) An Environment specifically established to accommodate the activities associated with Disaster Testing of one or more Systems or Solutions.

Discipline

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An area or domain of professional practice, science, or management.
(noun) A repeatable Practice, Service, or set of Work performed to achieve a desired result.

Discussion Forum

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An online or physical venue where individuals can post, exchange, and respond to messages on topics of shared interest.

Discussion Message

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An individual post or contribution made within a Discussion Forum or Discussion Topic.

Discussion Topic

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A specific subject established within a Discussion Forum around which related Discussion Messages are organized.

Distribution

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The quantifiable and measurable act or process of moving something, such as an Asset like Software, a System, or an Application, from any source to any target.

Distribution Artifact

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A tangible product or deliverable resulting from an effort specific to Distribution, typically stored and reused for future Distribution-related efforts.

Distribution Channel

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A path, gateway, or passage through which Products, Services, or Information are distributed from a source to their intended recipients.

Distribution Document

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Document that specifically addresses the details or instructions of a Distribution.

Distribution Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An evaluation, examination, or test of Distribution outcomes and expectations for one or more Assets, Systems, or Solutions.

Distribution Test Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): DIST

Definition(s):

(noun) An Environment specifically established to accommodate the activities associated with Distribution Testing of one or more Systems or Solutions.

Distributor

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An authorized person or legal Entity that markets and sells commodities composed of Products and/or Services on behalf of another person or legal Entity, according to an established agreement, contract, or license.

Divestiture

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The voluntary or mandated sale, detachment, transfer, or release of interests or ownership in part or all of a legal Entity, such as a Company, resulting in appropriate activity to facilitate that decision and its actions.

Document

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A paper or electronic Artifact composed of symbols and/or media — such as text, characters, or images — arranged to convey context and used to record Data, Information, or Knowledge.
(verb) To capture, record, and preserve Data, Information, or Knowledge in a Document or similar structured form.

Document Content

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The Data, Information, or Knowledge contained within a Document.

Document Library

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An organized and catalogued storage Repository for Documents.

Domain

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A defined area of knowledge, activity, responsibility, or influence within which specific concepts, rules, or practices apply.

Domain Name

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The character string assigned to a specific internet protocol network address that is intended to be human-legible rather than numeric, and that points to a location on the Internet, an Extranet, or an Intranet network.

Donation

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A freely contributed gift that must often be tracked for tax purposes.

Dynamic Reference Data

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) Reference Data that is expected to change over time and must therefore be actively maintained, updated, or refreshed to remain accurate.

Education Artifact

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A tangible product or deliverable resulting from an effort specific to Education, typically stored and reused for future Education-related efforts.

Effect

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) Something that follows, results from, or is a consequence of one or more Causes.

NOTE: When Effects are equated with Causes, as in “Cause and Effects,” they often tend to represent things that occur at more of a granular, systematic level, as opposed to those things that result at a coarser, business level, where the term “Outcome” is typically used, as in “Cause and Outcome”.

Electronic Data Interchange

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): EDI

Definition(s):

(noun) The structured electronic exchange of Data between Organizations or Systems using a standardized format.

Electronic Data Interchange Message

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): EDI

Definition(s):

(noun) A single structured unit of Data transmitted as part of an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) exchange.

Electronic Document

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Document that does not exist on paper or physical media of any form, but instead exists in digital or electronic form.

Electronic Record

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A digitally documented account of Data and/or Information that represents or helps describe the state of an item or object at one or more specific points in time, typically stored and indexed in a formal manner for later retrieval, to address needs such as accounting, auditing, compliance, litigation, or knowledge management.

Eligibility

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An often calculated set of qualifications that dictate the allowance of use for one or more Assets, such as a Product, Service, or Benefit.

Email

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The short form that has taken over for the canonical term “Electronic Mail,” representing a message sent over a data transmission and exchange protocol called Simple Mail Transfer Protocol (SMTP).
(verb) To send a message electronically via Email.

Embedding

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A numerical, vector-based representation of Data — such as text, images, or audio — that captures its semantic meaning in a form that can be compared, searched, or processed by an AI Model or System.

Emergency

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A critical or severe condition that results in the immediate abandonment or modification of normal operations or operating procedures while Work, Activities, Actions, or Functions are performed to restore normal Services, State, and/or operations to one or more Organizations, Resources, or Entities, such as a System or Application.

Employee Identification Card

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A formally issued identification card that authenticates and grants an Employee a defined level of access, entitlement, or recognition within an Organization.

End User

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Resource or Organization that utilizes or consumes Products and/or Services but does not necessarily pay for them.
(noun) The final Consumer of a specific Product or Service.

End User Account

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Account that is established and maintained for the specific use of an End User.

End User Artifact

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A tangible product or deliverable resulting from an effort specific to End Users, typically stored and reused for future End User-related efforts.

End User Document

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Document that specifically addresses the details, instructions, or guidance intended for an End User.

End User Expectations

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A formally documented prospect of anticipated Delivery of a Solution — such as one or more Products or Services — intended to meet a need or desire set by or for one or more End User Stakeholders or Organizations.

End User Group

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A collection of End Users grouped together based on shared roles, needs, or characteristics.

Enhancement

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A modification made to an existing Product, Service, System, or Solution that improves its functionality, performance, or quality.

Enrollment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The planned or executed Process of registering a Resource or Entity of some form as a Member of a collection, such as a Group, Community, Organization, or Account.

Enterprise Architecture

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): EA

Definition(s):

(noun) A complete and fully documented, 360-degree profile of everything — short of Technology and Technology Solutions — that represents a Solution Set for a specific Business problem or area of interest, a profile that often intentionally stops short of a detailed design, instead serving as input to detailed design activities.
(noun) A Solutions Architecture that covers the entire Enterprise.

Entitlement

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A formally granted right, privilege, or benefit that a Resource or Entity is authorized to receive or access.

Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A controlled and often repeatable Configuration, or set of Configurations, perceived to act as a contained, bordered, or surrounding operational context that allows one or more Entities, such as Resources or Systems, to perform one or more controlled functions or activities.

Environment Change

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Change that is specific to, intended for, or applied to an Environment, otherwise known as an Operating Environment.
(noun) An Operational Change.

Equipment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) Tangible items, tools, or Hardware used to perform a specific function or support an Activity.

Equipment Relocation

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The actual or intended movement of Equipment from one location to another.

Error Identification Code

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A codified identifier correlated to a specific Error Message, allowing a System or Resource to transmit, interpret, or utilize just the identifier — rather than the whole message it is associated with — for simplified transmission or use.

Error Log

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented and time-sequenced record of Errors encountered by a System, Application, or Process.

Event

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A date- or time-triggered Activity or Action that carries relevance or meaning for any Stakeholders or Systems interested in, or dependent on, it.

Event Subscription

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A registered expectation, typically triggered by predefined rules or criteria, that sends notification back to the original subscriber when an Event occurs and its associated criteria are met.

Exception

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An electronic message, notice, alert, or alarm, often associated with Software, that represents the activation of one or more Rules warranting notice or monitoring.

Execution

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The quantifiable and measurable act or process of initiating and running an Asset, such as a System or Application.

Execution Dependency

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Entity that is a dependency for the successful Execution of another Entity.

Execution Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An evaluation, examination, or test of Execution outcomes and expectations for one or more Assets, Systems, or Solutions.

Execution Test Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): EXEC

Definition(s):

(noun) An Environment specifically established to accommodate the activities associated with Execution Testing of one or more Systems or Solutions.

Expectation

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A formally documented prospect of anticipated Delivery of a Solution — such as one or more Products or Services — intended to meet a need or desire.

External Data Feed

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Data Feed that originates from a source outside the boundaries of the receiving Organization.

External Data Source

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Data Source that originates from outside the boundaries of the receiving Organization.

External Data Target

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Data Target that resides outside the boundaries of the originating Organization.

External Stakeholder

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A high-level Role, external to an Enterprise — such as an external investor, Customer, or vendor — describing a Resource or Organization with a direct or indirect vested interest, a stake, in another Resource, Organization, Product, Service, Entity, or Activity, because that vested party may be impacted by related activities, outcomes, or changes in state.

Extract

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A printed or electronic Document or File that results from the downloading, pulling, or extraction of Data or Information from a System or Application, typically for use as a Report or Data File by another System or Application.
(verb) To download, pull, or otherwise remove Data or Information from a System or Application.

Extranet

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A secure and password-protected internal Network, hosted and provided by an Enterprise, that is like an Intranet in allowing access by internal computers, but unlike an Intranet in that it is also accessible by computers outside the Enterprise on other external physical networks.

Facility

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A piece of Real Estate populated with a building that has been assigned for Business or Technology utilization.

Facility Capacity

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The measurable potential of a Facility to accommodate or support people, equipment, or operations within a defined physical or operational limitation.

Facility Configuration

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Configuration that is specific to, or defined as part of, a Facility.

Facsimile

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): FAX

Definition(s):

(noun) An electronic copy of a document, typically originating via a Scanner, that is intended to be transmitted or received via the Facsimile (FAX) transmission protocol.

Facsimile Machine

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): FAX

Definition(s):

(noun) A device used to send and receive documents via the Facsimile (FAX) transmission protocol.

Facsimile Transmission

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): FAX

Definition(s):

(noun) The protocol and process by which a Facsimile (FAX) is transmitted between two devices over a telecommunications connection.

Failover

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The automatic or manual switching of operations, processing, or Services from a failed or failing System, Component, or Environment to a standby or redundant one.

Failover Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An evaluation, examination, or test of Failover outcomes and expectations for one or more Assets, Systems, or Solutions.

Failover Test Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): FAIL

Definition(s):

(noun) An Environment specifically established to accommodate the activities associated with Failover Testing of one or more Systems or Solutions.

Feature

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The documented or perceived benefit or trait of an object, such as a Product, Service, or Software, intended to entice or help meet the requirements of an End User, Client, or Customer.
(noun) A specific collection of one or more Capabilities made available to an End User, Client, or Customer to address actual or perceived Requirements.

Federated Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Environment created from a base model or template that co-exists concurrently and in complete isolation from one or more other like Environments, such that its tenants or users have dedicated Resources, while handling the same types of functional work as other Environments derived from the same template or model.

File

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A paper or electronic document representing a relevant aggregate of Data and/or Information on a specific topic or subject area, stored or intended to be stored in a repository of some form, such as a filing cabinet for Paper Files or computer storage for Electronic Files.

File Extract

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A printed or electronic Document that represents or acts as a File, resulting from the downloading, pulling, or extraction of Data or Information from a System or Application, typically for use as a Report or Data File by another System or Application.

File Plan

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Artifact or Document that provides details such as Policies, Processes, Procedures, Rules, Standards, Definitions, Roles, and Responsibilities for specific Record Types, including all aspects of how such Records are to be organized and handled throughout their Life Cycles, specifically to meet the Records Management obligations and requirements of an Enterprise.
(noun) The Plan for how to administratively or clerically handle the filing of one or more specific Records.

File Share

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An electronic area of storage specifically used to maintain and organize Electronic Files, explicitly opened for sharing by a specific Community of Users.

File System

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An electronic area of storage specifically used to maintain and organize Electronic Files.

File Transfer Protocol Infrastructure

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): FTP

Definition(s):

(noun) The Software and Hardware solutions put in place to support the transmission of Files using the File Transfer Protocol (FTP).

Financial

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A piece or set of Data that represents a monetary trait or value, often associated with Assets, Activities, or financial areas of interest.

Firmware

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) Low-level Software embedded directly into a Hardware device that provides the essential instructions for its basic operation.

Folksonomy

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A term, originally coined by Thomas Vander Wal, that has evolved to represent the classifications, organizations, and categorizations (i.e., Taxonomies) resulting from contributions and feedback through collaborative and social means, including but not limited to Social Indexing, Collaborative or Social Tagging, and Social Classification and Categorization.

NOTE: Any Taxonomy that results from a social effort that leverages multiple people who have collaborated together to created the results is also considered a Folksonomy. However, not all Folksonomies are Taxonomies since, for example, one person can define their own Taxonomy.

Forecast

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A calculated or estimated projection of future conditions, outcomes, or values based on current and historical Data.
(verb) To calculate or estimate future conditions, outcomes, or values based on current and historical Data.

Form

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A paper or electronically structured Document or Artifact used to allow human Resources to enter, capture, submit, and visualize Data and Information in a contextual and organized manner, often for the purpose of transmitting Data to another Resource or System for storage and/or processing.

Forum

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A venue, physical or virtual, established for the open exchange of ideas, discussion, or debate on topics of shared interest.

Foundation Model

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A large-scale AI Model, pre-trained on a broad and diverse set of Data, designed to be adapted — through fine-tuning, prompting, or other techniques — to a wide range of downstream tasks rather than a single specific purpose.

Framework

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The basic and loosely associated components or pieces of a repeatable set of Ideas or Concepts, intended to represent the foundation of what can be turned into a detailed Process.

Franchise

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The licensed right, or set of rights, provided by a grantor (a Franchisor) to a grantee (a Franchisee) through a written contract, agreement, or license, entitling the bearer to represent the grantor in a specifically controlled manner, such as carrying a specific brand or operating within a specific geographic region.
(verb) To grant another party the licensed right to operate a business under one’s brand, systems, and support, typically in exchange for fees or royalties.

Fraud

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An illegal and intentional act of deception intended to abuse legal constraints or benefits.

Fraud Incident

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented occurrence of suspected or confirmed Fraud, tracked and managed for investigation, resolution, and reporting purposes.

Frequently Asked Question

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): FAQ

Definition(s):

(noun) A Question or Inquiry raised or asked often or repeatedly by multiple people, deemed important enough to track so that the Answer is readily available to save time and effort.

Functional Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An evaluation, examination, or test of Functional outcomes and expectations for one or more Assets, Systems, or Solutions.

Functional Test Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): FUNC

Definition(s):

(noun) An Environment specifically established to accommodate the activities associated with Functional Testing of one or more Systems or Solutions.

Furniture

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A type of Asset, or Asset Categorization, used to enable and configure human Resources for the work needed to deliver specific Products and/or Services.

General Ledger

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): GL

Definition(s):

(noun) The paper or electronic documents used to track all financial transactions of an Enterprise, such as all Debits and Credits.

General-Purpose AI Model

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): GPAI

Definition(s):

(noun) An AI Model that displays significant generality and is capable of competently performing a wide range of distinct tasks, as formally classified and regulated under applicable law, such as the European Union’s Artificial Intelligence Act.

Globally Unique Identifier

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): GUID

Definition(s):

(noun) A unique sequence or coding of ASCII characters intended to guarantee uniqueness of identity between Entities of any form, such as Resources, Organizations, and Assets.
(noun) A documentable label, often tied to some algorithm or set of rules, that helps to uniquely identify and distinguish an Entity, human or systematic in nature, from all others of any kind or type.

Glossary

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An inventory of terms and/or phrases, along with their definitions, that — unlike a generic dictionary — is intentionally targeted or scoped to a specific topic or domain area.

Government Agency

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Organization put in place by, and considered part of, a government, typically to create, administer, and/or control a segmented area of government policy or law.

Government Agency Expectation

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A formally documented prospect of anticipated Delivery of a Solution — such as one or more Products or Services — intended to meet a need or desire set by or for one or more Government Agency Stakeholders or Organizations.

Government Mandate

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A mandatory Imperative or Directive handed down from a Government to its Organizations, Resources, or External Stakeholders, with the intent of having them perform required Work, Activities, Functions, or Actions, usually within critical dates or time frames.
(noun) An Enterprise Mandate that is specific to a Government.

Graphical User Interface

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): GUI

Definition(s):

(noun) A User Interface (UI) that displays and works with more than ASCII characters, leveraging complex visualizations, formatting, coloring, and Multimedia beyond what shell-based User Interfaces (UIs) can achieve.

Grievance

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented complaint representing a perception of unfairness, dissatisfaction, or being wronged, typically expected to be evaluated, adjudicated, and resolved.

Guardrail

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented control, constraint, or automated check put in place to limit, monitor, or block the behavior, outputs, or actions of an AI Model, AI Agent, or AI System, with the intent of keeping them within acceptable, safe, or compliant boundaries.

Hallucination

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An output produced by an AI Model that is factually incorrect, fabricated, or unsupported by its Training Data or provided context, while being presented with apparent confidence or coherence.

Hardware Alert

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A note, event, or communication created by a specific piece of Hardware or Hardware Infrastructure that describes something about itself or a related Asset at a specific point in time.

Hardware Appliance

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A piece of Hardware that comes completely prepackaged with all appropriate Software, acting as a “black box” intended to simply be installed, connected, and turned on to achieve its desired operations.

Hardware Asset

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A System or Component representing a physical piece of computing or non-computing electronic equipment.

Hardware Build

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The repeatable construction of a device, such as a computer or computing device.

Hardware Configuration

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The ordered and sequenced set of rules, dependencies, and/or components that dictate how Hardware is Built, Packaged, Distributed, Installed, Initialized, and/or Executed.

Hardware Dependency

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Entity that is a dependency for the successful and repeatable Build, Configuration, or Operation of Hardware.

Hardware Infrastructure

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The basic or underlying Hardware Devices, computing and non-computing, that represent the components of a System, Application, Product, Organization or a Facility and that act as its enabling foundation or framework for the purpose of its definition, design, delivery, verification, monitoring, and/or operations (i.e. through any point in its Life Cycle).

EXAMPLES: In the case of technical Systems, examples include but are not limited to Mainframe Computers, Mid-Range Computing Servers, Desktops, Laptops, Mobile Devices, Printers, Scanners, and FAX machines.

Hardware Installation

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The Installation of Hardware into its intended operating location or Environment.

Hardware Instance

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A single, specific occurrence of a Hardware Configuration or Asset in operational use.

Hardware Library

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A catalogued set of indexes that lead to the specific locations of all instances of Hardware.

Hardware License

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A License that governs the use of, or rights to, a specific piece of Hardware.

Hardware Server

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Computing Device intended to act as a runtime environment for one or more instances of Software.
(noun) A Software Server.

Hardware Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An evaluation, examination, or test of Hardware outcomes and expectations for one or more Assets, Systems, or Solutions.

Help Desk

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Organization configured and enabled to provide Support Services to End Users, Customers, Consumers, and Clients of one or more Products or Services.

Human Resource

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A person employed by, or affiliated with, an Organization who contributes labor, skills, or expertise toward its Goals.

Idea

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A recordable concept, notion, or thought representing what could or should possibly exist or occur.

Identification Card

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): ID

Definition(s):

(noun) A formally issued card that authenticates and grants a Resource a defined level of access, entitlement, or recognition within an Organization.

Identity

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The documented representation of an Asset or Resource used to determine its uniqueness with respect to other Assets and Resources.

Image

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An electronically recorded picture, photograph, or visualization.
(noun) A locked or frozen representation, often referred to as a snapshot, that represents a fixed and repeatable state of a specific item Configuration, allowing the exact reconstruction of that item at any point in time — often used in reconstructing Software and Computers to ensure consistency of distribution across many targets, such as corporate Laptops or Desktops.

Imperative

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An enterprise Initiative or Project that is specifically at the highest level of priority.

Incentive

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The documented positive Outcomes or Rewards that result from achieving desired goals.

Incident

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A reported or communicated disruption to normal events or expected behavior.

Index

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An ordered reference or listing of items, terms, or locations that enables quick identification and retrieval of specific content.
(verb) To create, compile, or organize an Index of items, terms, or content for the purpose of quick identification and retrieval.

Information

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) Data that has been processed, organized, or structured in a way that gives it meaning, context, or usefulness.

Information Architecture

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): IA

Definition(s):

(noun) A form or subset of Business Architecture that excludes Technology or Technology Solutions, focusing specifically on areas or problems related to Information.

Information Asset

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Asset that is composed of, or represents, Information.

Information Channel

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A path, gateway, or passage between two or more Entities that facilitates the communication of Information between them.

Information Security

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The controls, measures, and practices put in place to protect Information from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Information System

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): IS

Definition(s):

(noun) A set of solutions integrated or grouped together to act as a System that, in some manner, enables or facilitates Data, Information, and/or Knowledge.
(noun) A tool or technology leveraged or provided by one or more IT Professionals as a result of the Services they provide within, or as a result of being in, the IT industry.
(noun) An Information Technology.

Information Technology

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): IT

Definition(s):

(noun) The tools and technologies used in or for the study, understanding, planning, design, construction, testing, distribution, operations, support, processing, and communications of Data, Information, and Knowledge, such as but not limited to Software, Computers, Storage, Network, and Communications Systems.
(noun) The industry or specialized field that has evolved to include the study, science, and solution sets for all aspects of Data, Information, and Knowledge management and/or processing.

Information Technology Availability

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): IT

Definition(s):

(noun) The measurable capacity of Information Technology (IT) Systems, Capabilities, or Services to be accessible, operational, and able to perform their intended functions when needed by Stakeholders.

Information Technology Capability

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): IT

Definition(s):

(noun) The measurable potential or suitability for accommodating, holding, storing, or containing something within a quantified constraint or limitation, specific to an Information Technology (IT) function.
(noun) An Information Technology (IT)-specific feature, function, or ability.

Information Technology Discipline

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): IT

Definition(s):

(noun) An area or domain of professional practice that specifically focuses on, or exists for, Information Technology (IT).

Information Technology Operation

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): IT

Definition(s):

(noun) An activity, function, or process performed by an Information Technology (IT) Organization in the ordinary course of conducting its work, in order to deliver Products, Services, or value to its Stakeholders.

Information Technology Policy

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): IT

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented set of rules, constraints, standards, and guidelines that govern decision-making and expected behavior within an Information Technology (IT) Organization or function.

Information Technology Project

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): IT

Definition(s):

(noun) A set of defined Tasks, Activities, or Actions grouped together to achieve a desired set of Results, Outcomes, Objectives, or Deliverables — such as Products, Goods, or Services — specifically for or by Information Technology (IT) Organizations and/or Resources.

Information Technology Service

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): IT

Definition(s):

(noun) A set of solutions, often referred to as a solution set, put in place by or for an Information Technology (IT) Organization to yield an intended, controlled, expected, repeatable, and measurable set of results or deliverables for its Customers, Consumers, or Clients.

Information Technology Stakeholder

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): IT

Definition(s):

(noun) A high-level Information Technology (IT)-related Role (as opposed to a Business-related Role) describing a Resource or Organization with a direct or indirect vested interest — a stake — in another Resource, Organization, Product, Service, Entity, or Activity, because that vested party may be impacted by related activities, outcomes, or changes in state.

Information Technology Standard

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): IT

Definition(s):

(noun) A measurable construct, boundary, constraint, tolerance, or objective specifically related to Information Technology (IT), typically established, maintained, and published by an acknowledged authority as a baseline for achieving certain levels of performance, quality, or cost.

Information Visualization

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The graphical representation of Data, intended to convey more complex patterns, messages, or stories — including but not limited to Charts, Trees, and Graphs.

Infrastructure

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The basic or underlying components of a System, Application, Product, Organization, or Facility that act as its enabling foundation or framework for the purpose of its definition, design, delivery, verification, monitoring, and/or operations, through any point in its Life Cycle.

EXAMPLES: In the case of technical Systems, examples include but are not limited to Software Infrastructure, Hardware Infrastructure, Storage Infrastructure, Network Infrastructure, and Communications Infrastructure.

Infrastructure Model

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A document or diagram that depicts the components, relationships, and structure of an Infrastructure.

Initialization

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The quantifiable and measurable act or process of setting up an Asset, such as a System or Application, with the initial Data necessary for proper and successful execution.

Initialization Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An evaluation, examination, or test of Initialization outcomes and expectations for one or more Assets, Systems, or Solutions.

Initialization Test Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): INIT

Definition(s):

(noun) An Environment specifically established to accommodate the activities associated with Initialization Testing of one or more Systems or Solutions.

Initiative

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An undertaking to achieve a specific set of goals, realized through the implementation of Programs and/or Projects.

Inquiry

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) Synonymous with a Question.
(noun) The formal action performed by a Software Application, executed with the intent of receiving a formal Response or Answer.

Installation

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The quantifiable and measurable act of appropriately registering and placing — installing — all relevant runtime components of an Asset onto its final operating System.

Installation Dependency

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Entity that is a dependency for the successful and repeatable Installation of another Entity.

Installation Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An evaluation, examination, or test of Installation outcomes and expectations for one or more Assets, Systems, or Solutions.

Installation Test Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): INSTALL

Definition(s):

(noun) An Environment specifically established to accommodate the activities associated with Installation Testing of one or more Systems or Solutions.

Instance

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A single, specific occurrence or realization of a Class, Template, Configuration, or Concept.

Instantiation

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An installed, activated, objectified, and computing piece of Software or a Software Application that is in a State ready to execute, or that is currently in some State during its execution process.
(noun) The quantifiable and measurable act or process of objectifying a piece of Software.
(noun) The Object form of a programmatic Class, or the objectified form of a concept.

NOTE: These states are often referred to as “Live”, as in the Software is Live and running.

Instantiation Dependency

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Entity that is a dependency for the successful Instantiation of another Entity.

Instantiation Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An evaluation, examination, or test of Instantiation outcomes and expectations for one or more Assets, Systems, or Solutions.

Instantiation Test Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): INSTANT

Definition(s):

(noun) An Environment specifically established to accommodate the activities associated with Instantiation Testing of one or more Systems or Solutions.

Integration

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The connection of two or more Entities, such as Hardware, Software, or People, for the purpose of achieving Data, Information, and Knowledge transfer.

Integration Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An evaluation, examination, or test of Data exchange through formally identified communications points and technologies between two or more Assets or Systems, most often evaluated through electronically automated means.

Integration Testing Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): INTEG

Definition(s):

(noun) An Environment specifically established to accommodate the activities associated with Integration Testing (sometimes also referred to as Systems Integration Testing) of one or more Systems or Solutions.

Intellectual Capital

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The collective value of an Organization’s Knowledge, expertise, Intellectual Property, and human capabilities that contribute to its competitive advantage.

Intellectual Property

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): IP

Definition(s):

(noun) An Intangible Asset that is the documented product of one or more human thought processes, appropriately protected and recognized by law, while being perceived as having intrinsic value to its owner or owners.

Intellectual Property Agreement

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): IP

Definition(s):

(noun) A written, appropriately witnessed, and legally binding document, focusing specifically on the details and terms of use and privacy of one or more pieces of Intellectual Property, signed by at least two counterparties, that acts as a Contract or License between them — a formal Agreement.

Intellectual Property Contract

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): IP

Definition(s):

(noun) A written, appropriately witnessed, and legally binding document, focusing specifically on the details and terms of use and privacy of one or more pieces of Intellectual Property, signed by at least two counterparties, that acts as an Agreement or License between them — a formal Contract.

Intellectual Property License

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): IP

Definition(s):

(noun) A formally documented Agreement or Contract, often in electronic form (such as for Assets like Software), written to convey entitlement to specific Intellectual Property (IP), that grants and governs the terms and permission of its use.

Interactive Voice Response

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): IVR

Definition(s):

(noun) A Technology that enables a caller to interact with a System through voice or telephone keypad inputs to receive Information or route their Call.

Interface

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The controlled point or place where Data can enter or leave an Entity, such as a System, Software Application, or even a human.
(verb) To interact, connect, or communicate with another System, Application, or Entity through a defined point of connection.

Interface Model

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A document or diagram that depicts the structure, components, and interactions of an Interface.

Internal Business Stakeholder

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A high-level internal Role, such as a worker or executive, that is Business-related rather than Information Technology (IT)-related, describing a Resource or Organization with a direct or indirect vested interest — a stake — in another Resource, Organization, Product, Service, Entity, or Activity, because that vested party may be impacted by related activities, outcomes, or changes in state.

Internal Data Feed

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Data Feed that originates from a source within the boundaries of the receiving Organization.

Internal Data Source

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Data Source that originates from within the boundaries of the receiving Organization.

Internal Data Target

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Data Target that resides within the boundaries of the originating Organization.

Internal IT Stakeholder

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A high-level Role, internal to an Enterprise and specific to Information Technology (IT) — such as an IT worker or IT executive — describing a Resource or Organization with a direct or indirect vested interest — a stake — in another Resource, Organization, Product, Service, Entity, or Activity, because that vested party may be impacted by related activities, outcomes, or changes in state.

Internal Stakeholder

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A high-level Role, internal to an Enterprise — such as a worker or executive — describing a Resource or Organization with a direct or indirect vested interest — a stake — in another Resource, Organization, Product, Service, Entity, or Activity, because that vested party may be impacted by related activities, outcomes, or changes in state.

Internet

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The global, publicly accessible network of interconnected computer networks that use standardized communication protocols to exchange Data and Information.

Internet Protocol Address

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): IP

Definition(s):

(noun) A numeric or alphanumeric identifier assigned to a device connected to a Network that uses the Internet Protocol for communication.

Intranet

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A private internal Network hosted or provided by an Enterprise, accessible only by entitled computers existing on the same exposed network within the Enterprise.

Inventory

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A detailed, descriptive, and often itemized list — homogeneous or heterogeneous in nature — that uses attributes or fields to label and categorize its elements, representing something worth recording or tracking through some or all stages of its Life Cycle.
(verb) To compile, count, or record a detailed and itemized list of items or Assets.

Investigation

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An inquiry and analysis of cause.
(noun) The Process of discovery.

Investment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A controlled, tracked, and managed contribution — most often but not always financial in nature — expected to yield a favorable Return or Result.

Investor Expectation

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A formally documented prospect of anticipated Delivery of a Solution — such as one or more Products or Services — intended to meet a need or desire set by or for one or more Investor Stakeholders or Organizations.

Invoice

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Document generated by a seller, broker, distributor, or agent, delivered in paper or electronic form, that describes the details of a transaction or consignment between one or more sellers and buyers, often itemizing Products and Services along with related prices, taxes, and quantities paid or owed.

Issue

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Requirement, Incident, Problem, Risk, Action, Activity, Outcome, or other item or matter deemed important enough to be addressed or resolved, either immediately or at a later date.
(verb) To formally release, distribute, or make available something, such as a statement, document, or License.

Job

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A composite set of Roles and Responsibilities that a Resource is accountable for performing in order to secure compensation.
(noun) A scheduled set of rules that control a piece, segment, or whole Workflow, registered and executed by a software construct often referred to as a Batch Scheduler.

Knowledge

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The subjective and persisted body of experiences and understanding that results from the intake, analysis, and interpretation of Data and Information over a period of time — often considered a form of intellectual capital belonging to or derived from an Entity, such as a human Resource, an Enterprise, an Organization, or a Community.

NOTES: A: Knowledge is “not” always factual, as in the cases where people “knew” for generations that the sun revolved around the earth and that the world was flat. B: Knowledge is considered to be constantly evolving, as intake, analysis and interpretation of Data and Information continue. C: Data and Information that have been codified and persisted outside a human brain, such as in a Document or within Multimedia, are also considered to be “Objectified Knowledge”.

Knowledge Asset

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The persisted, evaluated, and interpreted form of Data and Information, such as Intellectual Capital, perceived to have intrinsic value.

Knowledge Security

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The controls, measures, and practices put in place to protect Knowledge from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or loss.

Large Language Model

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): LLM

Definition(s):

(noun) A Foundation Model trained on vast amounts of text Data, using deep neural network architectures, capable of understanding, generating, and reasoning over natural language and, in some cases, programming languages, across a broad range of general-purpose tasks.

Lead

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A person targeted by a sales person or sales staff as being more advanced in the Sales Process than a Prospect, having expressed, implied, or been associated with a specific need for something being offered for sale.

Leader

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A person with strong influence, character, or direction who is able to get other people to achieve specific Actions and Outcomes that might not otherwise be achieved.

Lease

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A formally documented Agreement or Contract that grants the temporary use of an Asset, such as Real Estate or Equipment, in exchange for periodic payment.
(verb) To grant or obtain the temporary use of an Asset in exchange for periodic payment, under a formal Agreement or Contract.

Legal

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The area or domain of professional practice concerned with laws, regulations, and their application to an Organization’s activities.

Legal and Compliance

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The combined area or domain of professional practice concerned with adherence to laws, regulations, and internal policies governing an Organization’s activities.

Legal Claim

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A formally registered, categorized, documented, tracked, and managed request or demand, of a legal nature, for something expected or desired to be due.

Lesson Learned

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented Outcome, or set of Outcomes, gained through the experience of one or more specific Activities or Experiences.

Library

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A place, position, or site that can be pinpointed, tracked, and referred to through its descriptive attributes and traits.

License

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A formally documented Agreement or Contract, often in electronic form, written to convey entitlement to specific Services or Assets — such as Software or Intellectual Property (IP) — that grants and governs permission of use.
(verb) To grant formal permission for the use of a Service or Asset through a documented Agreement or Contract.

Lifecycle

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The series of time-related stages through which something or someone passes during its existence, typically starting at inception and moving through some form of complete termination or decommission.

Line of Business

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): LoB

Definition(s):

(noun) A specific and clearly defined Business Segment or Market Segment — often characterized or classified as a Group, Community, or Organization of possible Customers — to which an Enterprise chooses to operate and provide Products and Services.

Loan

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A sum of money, or other Asset, provided to a Resource or Organization with the expectation of repayment, typically with interest, over an agreed period of time.
(verb) To provide a sum of money or other Asset to a Resource or Organization with the expectation of repayment.

Local Data Dictionary

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): LDD

Definition(s):

(noun) A Data Dictionary that is collocated and serves a contained region, group, or System.

Local File Repository

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): LFR

Definition(s):

(noun) A repository meant to hold a local working copy of a File or Document, such as in the case of Software.

Local Repository

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A repository meant to hold a local working copy of an Artifact or Entity, such as in the case of Software or Hardware.

Local Software Library

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): LSL

Definition(s):

(noun) A repository meant to hold a local working copy of one or more pieces or components of Software (SW).

Location

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A place that has some meaning or purpose, either directly or through reference.

Location Configuration

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Configuration that is specific to, or defined for, a Location.

Log File

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A File that contains a time-sequenced record of Events, Activities, or Errors generated by a System, Application, or Process.

Logical Architecture

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Architecture that depicts the logical structure, components, and relationships of a Solution independent of specific physical or technical implementation details.

Logistic

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An individual activity or process involved in the planning, coordination, and execution of the movement or supply of Resources, Products, or Services.

Loss

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A measurable and often unrecoverable reduction, deprivation, or forfeiture of something of value, such as an Asset, Resource, or Opportunity.

Mainframe

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A large-scale, highly reliable computing System typically used by large Organizations for critical, high-volume Data processing.

Managed File

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): MF

Definition(s):

(noun) A File that is intended to be controlled, tracked, governed, and often automated.

Managed File Transfer

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): MFT

Definition(s):

(noun) A File Transfer intended to occur between two or more Entities, such as Systems, Applications, or Resources, that is intended to be controlled, managed, tracked, and often automated.

Mandate

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An authoritative command or order of compliance, directed from an Enterprise to specific Stakeholders who rely on its Decisions and/or Services.

Manual Workflow

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Workflow Process that is performed manually, without the use of Workflow Software or Computers to automate it.

Manufacturing

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The Process of converting raw materials, Components, or inputs into finished Products through a controlled and repeatable set of operations.

Market

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A categorized group of Resources and/or Enterprises that other Enterprises or Industries attempt to solicit sales from.

Marketing Campaign

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Campaign that is specifically related to, or intended for, Marketing purposes.

Marketing Channel

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A path, gateway, or passage between two or more Entities that facilitates the communication of Data and Information related to the marketing of Products and/or Services.

Marketing Segment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A segment, component, section, piece, or area of a Market to which Enterprises and/or Industries market their Products and Services.

Master Data

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A version or representation of Data deemed to be the most referential Source or form of that Data.

Master Data Dictionary

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): MDD

Definition(s):

(noun) The definitive, enterprise-wide Data Dictionary that acts as the Single Source of Truth (SSoT) or Single Source of Reference (SSoR) for an Enterprise and its Stakeholders.

Master File Repository

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): MFR

Definition(s):

(noun) A repository meant to hold a definitive or master copy of a File or Document, such as in the case of Software (SW) or Document Libraries.
(noun) A repository meant to hold all definitive or master copies of Files or Documents, such as in the case of Software (SW) or Document Libraries.

Master Index

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The primary unit of aggregation for all things contained in a Catalog.

Master Repository

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A primary and highly organized repository meant to hold a master copy or reference of an Artifact or Entity, such as in the case of Software and Software Artifacts.

Master Software Library

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): MSL

Definition(s):

(noun) A primary and clearly organized aggregation or collection of all Software and related Software Artifacts, including but not limited to Components, Documents, Licenses, and Binaries.

Master Software Repository

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): MSR

Definition(s):

(noun) A primary and highly organized repository meant to hold a master copy or reference of a Software-related Artifact or Entity, such as Software Binaries, Licenses, Documentation, and Components.

Maturity

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A measurable indication of evolution or growth, often used in contexts such as quality, performance, and finances.

Maturity Model

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A means of identifying and/or measuring the maturity of something of interest, such as a Service, Capability, Function, Skill, or Competency.

Media

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A means of storing, delivering, or conveying Data and Information.

Meeting

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A scheduled or unscheduled aggregation of Resources at a specific date and time to discuss, address, collaborate, or learn about a specific topic.

Member

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A person who belongs, or is subscribed, to a Group, Organization, Community, or categorization.
(noun) A person who is subscribed to a specific plan, topic, or area of interest.

Member Identification Card

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A card bearing an Identification Number (ID) used to uniquely identify a Member.

Member Intellectual Property

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): IP

Definition(s):

(noun) Intellectual Property that is owned by, or attributed to, a Member.

Membership

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The documented act of belonging to a labeled collection or group of Resources or Entities.

Memory

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) Computer storage most often, but not necessarily, associated with Random Access Memory (RAM) or Read Only Memory (ROM).

Memory Leak

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The unwanted, undesired, and uncontrollable growth in the utilization of Random Access Memory or other applicable storage, often a symptom of incorrect Software design and implementation.

Merger

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The combination of one or more Enterprises, or pieces of Enterprises.

Merger and Acquisition

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): M&A

Definition(s):

(noun) The description given to the Processes, set of activities, or actions associated with the takeover or acquisition of one or more Enterprises, or pieces of Enterprises, intended to be combined or merged with one or more other Enterprises or pieces of Enterprises.

Message

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A construct used to communicate a bounded set of Data, Information, or Objectified Knowledge from one source to one or more targets, where the source and targets can be human Resources, Organizations, Communities, and/or Systems.
(verb) To send a Message to one or more targets.

Metadata

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) Data that exists to help define and understand the characteristics, traits, and use of other Data — Data about Data.

Metric

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A unit of measure for things including but not limited to size, quantity, quality, cost, and time, used to understand performance or behavior and often applied for improved reaction or decision-making.

Middleware

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A term that originated as a descriptor for Software Infrastructure used to control message transmission between Systems, Applications, or Software, but that has evolved to include all Software Infrastructure, including but not limited to Application Servers, Database Servers, Portal Servers, Batch Servers, and File Transfer Servers.

Milestone

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A point in a work effort, such as an Initiative, Program, Project, or Release, that represents an important event or circumstance to one or more Stakeholders associated with that effort.

Mobile Device

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) Any computing or telecommunications device that, in addition to functioning while connected to a physical computing or telecommunications network, can continue to function even when disconnected from such networks, while remaining small enough to be considered portable by a human Resource.

Model

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A representation or construct — visual, mathematical, computational, or otherwise — that is not intended for actual use itself, but that exists to act as a baseline for, or a representation of, another future or existing construct, system, process, or phenomenon, for use by its intended End Users, Communities, or Systems.
(verb) To create a representation of a future or existing construct, system, process, or phenomenon.

Module Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An evaluation, examination, or test of a logically or semantically grouped set of Functions or Modules, most often evaluated through electronically automated means.

Module Testing Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): MODULE

Definition(s):

(noun) An Environment specifically established to accommodate the activities associated with Module Testing of one or more Systems or Solutions.

Monitoring Agent

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A type of Software, System, or Component deployed to another System (Software or Hardware) to monitor things such as activity, performance, and quality, typically with the Capabilities to communicate progress or status through means such as Events or Notifications, often documented to Log Files or Databases.

Mutual Nondisclosure Agreement

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): MNDA

Definition(s):

(noun) A legal, mutually binding, and signed Agreement or Contract that requires both the provider and the receiver of the Agreement to refrain from unlawfully disclosing Information, according to its rules or terms, that is made available to either or both parties as a result of a clearly defined relationship between them.

Name

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A string given to an Entity or Resource that allows for its identification.
(verb) To assign a Name to an Entity or Resource for the purpose of identification.

Network

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A physically or virtually connected Community, or intended Community, of Computing and/or Non-Computing Devices that allow systematic remote control and communications between such devices, as specified by controlling languages such as Software and Firmware.
(verb) To connect two or more Devices, Systems, or people together to enable communication or collaboration.

Network Alert

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Event or Notification, often but not necessarily tied to a level of severity, that delivers Data or Information specific or related to a Network.

Network Asset

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Device or Asset that is somehow associated with or part of a specific Network.

Network Configuration

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Configuration that is specific to, or defined for, a Network.

Network Dependency

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Entity that is a dependency for the successful and repeatable operation of a Network.

Network Infrastructure

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The basic or underlying Network Devices and constructs of a System, Application, Product, Organization or a Facility that act as its enabling foundation or framework for the purpose of its definition, design, delivery, verification, monitoring, and/or operations (i.e. through any point in its Life Cycle).

EXAMPLES: In the case of technical Systems, examples include but are not limited to Routers, Switches, and Fiber Optic Channels.

Network Model

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A document or diagram that depicts the components, relationships, and structure of a Network.

Network Operating Center

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): NOC

Definition(s):

(noun) A centralized location from which an Organization monitors, manages, and supports one or more Networks and their associated Systems.

News

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) Newly reported or communicated Information about recent Events or developments considered to be of interest to a specific audience.

News Subscription

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A registered expectation, typically triggered by predefined rules or criteria, that delivers News back to the original subscriber when new or updated News becomes available.

Nondisclosure Agreement

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): NDA

Definition(s):

(noun) A legally binding Agreement or Contract that requires the signer to refrain from unlawfully disclosing Information, according to its rules or terms, that is made available to them as a result of the relationship between the signer and the provider of the Agreement.

Notification

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A message, alert, or communication delivered to inform a Resource, Organization, or System about a specific Event, condition, or status.

Notification Subscription

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A registered expectation, typically triggered by predefined rules or criteria, that sends a Notification back to the original subscriber when its associated criteria are met.

Objective

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A formally documented goal, milestone, aim, or purpose intended as the outcome of an activity or action, but not considered to be a contractual Agreement or formal Commitment.

Office

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A physical or virtual location designated for the conduct of Business or administrative work.

Office Relocation

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The actual or intended movement of an Office from one location to another.

Ontology

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The complete set of Data, Information, and Knowledge — including but not limited to Theories, Glossaries, Dictionaries, Data Definitions, Roles, Responsibilities, Reference Data, and all direct and indirect Semantic Relationships — that helps to define, shape, and understand a topic of interest or relevance.

Open Source Software

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) Software created and supported, often through the collaboration of a community of people who share common interests or goals, typically openly published on the Internet for use and general consumption without the requirement of a purchase.

Operating Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

Operating System

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): OS

Definition(s):

(noun) The foundational Software that manages a computer’s Hardware resources and provides common Services for other Software and Applications to run.

Operational Change

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A modification or Change intended to be, or being, applied to one or more Environments, otherwise known as Operating Environments.
(noun) A modification or Change that modifies the way an Organization, System, Environment, or any other Entity operates or behaves.
(noun) An Environment Change or an Environmental Change.

Opportunity

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented set of circumstances or positions that make it feasible to achieve a desired or positively perceived set of Goals, Objectives, or Outcomes.

Order

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A formally documented Request or Agreement by a Consumer, Customer, or Client to purchase and/or accept a set of Products and/or Services from a Provider, Seller, Creator, or Manufacturer.
(verb) To formally request or place a purchase for a set of Products and/or Services from a Provider, Seller, Creator, or Manufacturer.

Order Fulfillment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The set of Processes and Activities involved in receiving, processing, and delivering an Order to a Consumer, Customer, or Client.

Organization

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Group or Community composed of one or more Resources that exists to participate in, be accountable for, execute, address, or achieve a common set of Goals, Objectives, Outcomes, Activities, Actions, or Tasks.

Organization Change

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A controlled, governed, tracked, and intentional modification to a Community or Organization, often resulting from Business Change Management or in response to Operational Change Management or Environmental Change Management.
(noun) An Organizational Change.

Organization Configuration

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The set of parameters, settings, structures, or arrangements that define how an Organization is structured and operates at a given point in time.

Organizational Change

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A controlled, governed, tracked, and intentional modification to a Community or Organization, often resulting from Business Change Management or in response to Operational Change Management or Environmental Change Management.
(noun) An Organization Change.

Organizational Chart

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): Org Chart

Definition(s):

(noun) A diagram that depicts the structure, reporting relationships, and hierarchy of Roles within an Organization.

Organizational Model

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A document or diagram that depicts the structure, relationships, and Roles within an Organization.

Organizational Structure

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The formal arrangement of Roles, responsibilities, and reporting relationships that defines how an Organization operates and is governed.

Outcome

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) Something that follows, results from, or is a consequence of one or more Causes.

NOTE: When Outcomes are equated with Causes, as in “Causes and Outcomes,” they often tend to represent things that occur at more of a coarse, business level, as opposed to those things that result at a more granular, systematic level, where the term “Effect” is typically used, as in “Cause and Effect”.

Owner Expectation

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The set of performance returns or achievements that an Owner expects from his or her investments and contributions.

Package

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A ready-made computer program, or collection of related Software, that can be deployed to one or more computers — often in an automated manner — for installation and execution as a contained and controlled set or Entity.
(verb) To bundle and prepare Software, or a related set of Components, for deployment, installation, and execution as a contained and controlled set.

Package Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An evaluation, examination, or test of Package or Packaging expectations for one or more Assets, Systems, or Solutions.

Packaging Test Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): PACK

Definition(s):

(noun) An Environment specifically established to accommodate the activities associated with Package Testing of one or more Systems or Solutions.

Paper Document

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A document that does not exist on electronic or digital media of any form, but instead exists in physical and tangible paper form.

Paper Record

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented account of Data and/or Information, either hand-written or printed on paper, that represents or helps describe the state of an item or object at one or more specific points in time, typically stored and indexed in a formal manner for later retrieval, to address needs such as accounting, auditing, compliance, litigation, or knowledge management.

Partner

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A group of legal Entities or individuals bound to each other through a binding construct, such as an Agreement or Contract, who share in the results that come from the efforts and contributions set forth in such agreements or contracts.
(verb) To enter into a formal relationship with another Entity or individual in order to jointly pursue a shared Goal or Outcome.

Partner Claim

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A formally registered, categorized, documented, tracked, and managed request or demand made by a Partner for something expected or desired to be due.

Partner Commitment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented Commitment or Agreement made to, or by, a Partner.

Partner Data Source

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Data Source that is either received from, or provided to, a Partner.

Partner Data Target

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Data Target that is either the destination of Data sent to a Partner or Data received from a Partner.

Partner Expectation

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A formally documented prospect of anticipated Delivery of a Solution — such as one or more Products or Services — intended to meet a need or desire set by or for one or more Partner Stakeholders or Organizations.
(noun) The set of performance returns or achievements that a Partner expects from his or her investments and contributions.

Partner Intellectual Property

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): IP

Definition(s):

(noun) Intellectual Property that is owned by, or attributed to, a Partner.

Partner Organization

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The primary representative Organization of a Partnership.

Partner Resource

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A human Resource that is somehow involved in a Partnership or connected to a Partner Organization.

Partner Service

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Service that is provided to, or by, a Partner.

Partner Support

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The formal or informal assistance or Support given to, or received from, a Partner.

Partnership

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The descriptive state representing the legally recognized act of partnering.

Party

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A generic term used to represent a single Resource or a group of Resources — such as an Enterprise, Organization, or working group — that represents one or more Stakeholders in a given activity, function, or transaction.

Password

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A recorded string of characters intended to disable a guard that blocks access to something of perceived or entitled value.

Payable

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented record and commitment of outgoing money or payment owed to a person or legal Entity.

Performance

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A measurable level of achievement against time or other metric categories, such as quality, that can take the form of an expected or actual measure, allowing the difference between expected and actual to serve as a grading marker.

Performance Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An examination of activity or execution that compares existing expected execution metrics against actual execution metrics, used to measure attributes such as time, quality, or cost performance.

Performance Testing Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): PERF

Definition(s):

(noun) An Environment specifically established to accommodate the activities associated with Performance Testing of one or more Systems or Solutions.

Peripheral Device

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A device directly connected to another Asset or System — where the connected-to Asset or System is considered the primary one, offering a specific set of primary Functions or Capabilities — that exists to offer additional or secondary supporting Functions or Capabilities.

Personal Record

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented account of Data and/or Information that represents or helps describe the state of an item or object at one or more specific points in time, typically stored and indexed in a formal manner for later retrieval, to address needs such as accounting, auditing, compliance, litigation, or knowledge management, and that is formally associated with an individual Person or Resource.

NOTE: Personal Records should not automatically be perceived as Private Records, as there are many forms of Public Personal Records.

Physical Architecture

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented or diagrammed model of fully named and identifiable physical systematic constructs — such as Hardware, Storage, and Networks — that have real purpose, are not necessarily associated with unique Functions, and are tied together to solve or address one or more business problems or needs.

Pilot

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A type of Project or Initiative intentionally made smaller in scope, usually to reduce the risks associated with a similar Project of larger size, specifically intended to let its associated audience or End User Community be the first to formally use or benefit from the delivery of its Products or Services, with the clear intent that more Projects of the same nature will follow to reach even more End Users.

Plan

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An ordered or sequenced set of clearly defined and governed Tasks, Activities, or Work, often date and/or time bounded, that exist to achieve one or more clearly intended Results or Outcomes.
(verb) To develop an ordered or sequenced set of Tasks, Activities, or Work intended to achieve a specific Result or Outcome.

Platform

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The aggregate set of solutions, often but not necessarily fashioned after reusable patterns and often wrapped by Services, put in place to address the needs of a specific topic area or problem domain, including but not limited to relevant Technologies, Software, Hardware, Data, Standards, Policies, and/or Procedures.

Policy

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented set of rules, constraints, standards, and guidelines that apply to decision-making and the determination of action, for both present and future state, for a specific area of interest or concern, based on a set of given inputs, conditions, or state.
(noun) A documented, high-level set of steps, constraints, and rules that hold to the general strategies, goals, principles, and acceptable behaviors of a governing Entity, as they pertain to a specific area of interest.

Portal

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A visual gateway that controls functionality, look, feel, behavior, and access to specific Data and Information.

Portfolio

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A categorized set, collection, or group composed of a combination of zero or more objects, which can be conceptual, animate, inanimate, or otherwise.

Postmortem

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented set of analyses, summarizations, and lessons learned about an Activity or set of Activities, such as a Program, Project, or Service Request, that allows Stakeholders involved to learn and, ideally, improve based on the experiences gained.

Power

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The rate and quantity of electric energy provided from a power source to a consuming electric target, via a means or medium such as an electric circuit, formally calculated through equations addressing conditions of direct current, alternating current, and even space.
(verb) To supply electric energy to a device, System, or target in order to enable its operation.

Power Capacity

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The measure of Power consumed against the maximum total Power available, indicating what is currently available or tolerable.

Practice

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The repeatable and professional exercise of a discipline or business, typically associated with a single person or small group of people.
(verb) To repeatedly and professionally exercise a discipline or business.

Examples include but are not limited to a Legal Practice, a Medical Practice, a Dental Practice and an Accounting Practice.

Price

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The quantified value, often monetary in nature, placed on an item such as a Product or Service, which can be exchanged through sale or barter.
(verb) To assign a quantified, often monetary, value to an item such as a Product or Service.

Printer

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Device that translates and transfers electronic characters and images to paper form.

Private Cloud

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A fully hosted, supported, and abstracted set of technology Services and Solutions offered and maintained privately — often by the Enterprise you work for — ranging from basic Hardware hosting to fully outsourced Software development, hosting, support, and operations Services.

Private Record

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented account of Data and/or Information that represents or helps describe the state of an item or object at one or more specific points in time, typically stored and indexed in a formal manner for later retrieval, to address needs such as accounting, auditing, compliance, litigation, or knowledge management, and that is not made available to the general public or to Resources without a formal need to know its details.

Private Sector

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A segment of the general population representing people or Enterprises who do not work for governments or any area of government, but instead work for private businesses.

Problem

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A perceived negative Issue that arises through the decomposition and analysis of one or more Incidents, Risks, Causes, Effects, and/or Outcomes, deemed to require some level of controlled Change to correct.

Procedure

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented set of directions or rules representing a controlled and particular manner for performing or executing specific Actions, Tasks, or Work, with the intent to achieve a desired Outcome.

Process

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A set or series of gradual steps, actions, operations, or changes — often involving one or more feedback paths — that occur sequentially or concurrently and lead toward a particular result or set of results.
(noun) A fully instantiated instance of Software that executes on a computer, holds a unique identification, occupies dedicated computing resources, and has an intended lifespan tied to a specific operational purpose or function.

Process Architecture

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): PA

Definition(s):

(noun) A form or subset of Business Architecture that excludes Technology or Technology Solutions, focusing specifically on areas or problems related to Process.

Process Model

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A document or diagram that depicts the structure, sequence, and relationships of Activities within a Process.

Processing Exception

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Report, Notification, Alert, Event, or Alarm that occurs as the result of failed Processing of an Entity, Transaction, or Request.

Processor

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A computer’s Central Processing Unit (CPU).
(noun) A Resource or System that performs a specific set of Functions, Tasks, or Activities, often as part of a broader Service or set of Capabilities.

Producer

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Resource, Organization, or System that creates and delivers one or more Products or Services.

Product

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A deliverable that is sent to, or received by, a Customer, Consumer, Client, or Requester.

Product Change

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Change that is specific to, or intended for, a specific Product.

Product Integration Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An evaluation, examination, or test of Data exchange through formally identified communications points and technologies between two or more Product components, most often evaluated through electronically automated means.

Product Performance Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An examination of a Product’s activity or execution that compares expected execution metrics against actual execution metrics, used to measure attributes such as time, quality, or cost performance.

Product User Acceptance Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An evaluation performed by intended End Users or Stakeholders to confirm that a Product meets its expected requirements and is acceptable for release.

Production Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): PROD

Definition(s):

(noun) An Environment specifically established to accommodate the execution of one or more Systems in a manner fully exposed, made available to, and supported for the final and intended End Users of those Systems.

Profile

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented set of characteristics, attributes, or traits that describe a Resource, Entity, or System.
(verb) To create, compile, or analyze a Profile of a Resource, Entity, or System.

Profit

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The measurable yield of return that results from an Investment, after accounting for all factors associated with Revenue and Expense.
(verb) To gain a measurable yield of return from an Investment, after accounting for Revenue and Expense.

Program

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A typically bundled set of multiple and interdependent Projects and/or Releases being delivered to meet a greater set of common Goals, Objectives, Outcomes, or Imperatives.
(verb) To write, develop, or otherwise create Software instructions intended to be executed by a computer.

NOTE: If you have created and are managing a single Project Plan, you’re probably performing Project Management, whereas, if you have more than one Project Plan that you are coordinating and managing, where there are interdependencies between them, you’re probably performing Program Management or what is also commonly referred to as Project Portfolio Management.

Project

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A set of defined Tasks, Activities, or Actions grouped together to achieve a desired and coordinated set of Results, Outcomes, Objectives, or Deliverables, such as Products, Goods, or Services.

Project Artifact

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A tangible product or deliverable resulting from an effort specific to Projects, typically stored and reused for future Project-related efforts.

Project Document

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Document generated for, as part of, or pertaining to, a Project.

Project Justification

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The formal written argument or supporting material that describes and justifies the need for, and value of, a specific Project.

Prompt

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An instruction, question, or piece of input Data provided to an AI Model or AI Agent with the intent of eliciting a specific Response, Outcome, or Action.
(verb) To provide an instruction, question, or piece of input Data to an AI Model or AI Agent in order to elicit a specific Response, Outcome, or Action.

Proof of Concept

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): PoC

Definition(s):

(noun) A small-scale demonstration or Pilot intended to validate the feasibility, viability, or value of a concept, approach, or Solution before committing to full-scale development.

Property

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A characteristic, attribute, or quality that belongs to, or describes, an Entity, Resource, or Asset.

Proposal

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented Strategy, Framework, or set of Plans detailing how work should or will be performed, often with some stipulation of Cost or Payment as a dependency.

Prospect

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A person identified by Marketing or Sales staff as a potential candidate who might have a need for Products or Services being offered for sale, even though they have not explicitly expressed interest in such offerings.

Protocol

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A defined and documented set of rules or standards that governs the format, timing, and exchange of Data or communication between two or more Entities.

Prototype

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An early, often incomplete, working representation of a Product, System, or Solution built to test, demonstrate, or validate a concept before full development.
(verb) To build an early, working representation of a Product, System, or Solution in order to test, demonstrate, or validate a concept.

Provider

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Organization, Group, or Community composed of one or more Resources that is responsible for the supply of Products and/or Services to its Consumers, Clients, Customers, and/or End Users.

Provider Commitment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented Commitment or Agreement made to, or by, a Provider.

Provider Expectation

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A formally documented prospect of anticipated Delivery of a Solution — such as one or more Products or Services — intended to meet a need or desire set by or for one or more Provider Stakeholders or Organizations.

Provisioning

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The Process of preparing, allocating, and making available the Resources, Systems, or Services needed to support a specific need or requirement.

Public Cloud

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A fully hosted, supported, and abstracted set of technology Services and Solutions offered and maintained publicly — often by an Enterprise other than your own — ranging from basic Hardware hosting to fully outsourced Software development, hosting, support, and operations Services.

Public Record

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

Public Sector

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A segment of the general population representing people or Enterprises who do not work for private Enterprises or any area of private Enterprise, but instead work for public government Agencies.

Purchase Order

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented set of descriptive and instructive Information intended to execute a formal sale of one or more Products and/or Services.

Quality

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A measurable degree or standard of achievement representing a level of integrity or excellence, defined through means such as fixed criteria and metrics.
(noun) The measure of acceptable tolerance.

Quality Assurance

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The set of Processes and Activities put in place to ensure that a Product, Service, or Solution meets defined Quality standards and requirements.

Quality Assurance Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Environment specifically established to accommodate the activities associated with Quality Assurance Testing of one or more Systems or Solutions.

Question

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An act or documented instance of an interrogative expression, such as a sentence or clause, used to solicit an Answer by testing interpretation, understanding, and knowledge.
(verb) To pose an interrogative expression intended to solicit an Answer, or to challenge the validity of something.

Quote

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented account or description of Costs for Products and/or Services to be delivered or purchased.
(verb) To provide a documented account or description of Costs for Products and/or Services to be delivered or purchased.

Radio Frequency Identification Device

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): RFID

Definition(s):

(noun) A Device that uses radio frequency signals to identify, track, or communicate Data about an Entity to which it is attached.

Radio Frequency Identifier

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): RFID

Definition(s):

(noun) A unique identifier encoded onto a Radio Frequency Identification Device (RFID) and used to distinguish the Entity to which it is attached.

Real Estate

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) Land, together with any buildings or improvements permanently affixed to it, that is owned, leased, or otherwise controlled by a Resource or Organization.

Receivable

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented record and commitment of incoming money or payment due to a person or legal Entity.

Reconciliation

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The Process of comparing two or more sets of Data or Records to identify, explain, and resolve any discrepancies between them.

Record

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

Recovery

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented account of restoring an Entity or set of Entities, such as Products or Services, to a previous State.
(noun) A Restoral.

Reference Architecture

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): RA

Definition(s):

(noun) A set of patterns, templates, and best practices that address how to plan for, deliver, and support a particular professional Discipline or Domain, such as Business or Information Technology (IT) Disciplines or Domains.

Reference Artifact

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A tangible product or deliverable resulting from an effort specific to creating one or more References, typically stored and reused for future Reference.

Reference Data

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) Highly controlled and stabilized Data used as a baseline in the representation or construction of other Data, owing to its nature of rarely, if ever, being changed.

Reference Document

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Document that is used as a source of Reference for Information, guidance, or context on a specific topic.

Referral

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A recommendation or introduction of a person, Organization, or opportunity made by one party to another, typically based on a perceived fit or benefit.

Registry

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Directory, Catalog, Repository, or Listing, paper or electronic in nature, that acts as a means of finding something or someone of interest or importance.

Regression Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented and highly repeatable evaluation that monitors the behavior, performance, or quality of a Product or Service, executed during every testing cycle to ensure no loss in behavior, performance, or quality.

Regression Test Suite

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A collection of Regression Tests combined and coordinated according to a specific context or topic of relevance.

Regulation

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A set of enforceable rules or constraints, intended to be monitored, put in place by a controlling or regulating body, such as a Government Agency.

Regulatory Agency Commitment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Commitment or Agreement made to, or by, a Regulatory Agency.

Regulatory Commitment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented Commitment or Agreement made to, or by, a Regulatory body.

Regulatory Expectation

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A formally documented prospect of anticipated Delivery of a Solution — such as one or more Products or Services — intended to meet a need or desire set by or for one or more Regulatory Stakeholders or Organizations.

Regulatory Filing

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The formal transmission and registration of an Artifact, such as a Document or a Record, with one or more government-specific Organizations or Agencies.

Regulatory Requirement

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented desire or need, imposed by a Regulatory body, that represents a piece of a Solution to be delivered or Work that needs to be performed to remain compliant.

Regulatory Submission

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The formal submission or delivery of Data and/or Information, normally in the form of formal Documentation or Artifacts such as Reports, to one or more Government Agencies in order to meet Requirements or Mandates imposed by such Agencies.

Reimbursement

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The act or Process of repaying a person or Organization for expenses previously incurred on behalf of another.

Relationship

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The relation, association, connection, or binding between one or more Entities, which can be human, conceptual, or inanimate objects.
(noun) The binding or correlation of two points, Entities, or nodes, where one point represents a Subject bound to another point that acts as an Object, through a descriptor known as a Predicate, in order to create a sentence-like and semantically meaningful construct.

Release

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The bundled set of Deliverables that acts as the Project Management unit of delivery for an Information Technology (IT) Organization and as a measure for Solutions, including but not limited to Products, Services, Systems, Assets, Applications, Software, Devices, and Capabilities, all while adhering to a Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
(noun) An aggregated, controlled, repeatable, uniquely identifiable, and versioned set of Changes intended to be applied, or that have been applied, to an existing construct or set of constructs — such as Environments, Organizations, Systems, Processes, Procedures, and/or Artifacts — following a defined Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC) for delivery to its intended audience.

Release Configuration

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Configuration that is specific to, or defined as part of, a Release.

Relocation

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The actual or intended movement of a Resource, Asset, or Entity from one location to another.

Remittance

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A quantifiable amount of money or valuable Assets used for the exchange and payment of Products or Services.
(noun) The documented exchange or transfer of money or valuable Assets between two or more Resources or Organizations acting as counterparties in the transaction.

Remittance Advice

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A document or Artifact often sent with a Payment or Remittance, advising the receiver of that Payment with Data and Information that helps explain what the Payment is for and how to apply it to Products, Goods, or Services sold.

Remote Access

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The ability to connect to and use a System, Application, or Network from a location that is not physically local to it.

Remote User

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Resource that accesses and uses one or more Assets, such as Systems or Applications, from a remote or geographically disconnected location that is not the same location as the Asset itself.

Remote User Group

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Community of one or more Remote Users.

Renewal

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The act or Process of extending the term or validity of an Agreement, Contract, License, or Subscription beyond its original expiration.

Replication

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The copy, clone, or mirror of something considered to be the original source, or of something considered closer to that source.

Report

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A paper or electronic Document or Artifact that exists to convey Data and Information for a specific context — such as measurements of progress, quality, or cost — and that is constructed from other underlying Data on which it depends.
(verb) To compile, convey, or formally communicate Data or Information about a specific context, status, or Outcome to an intended audience.

Reporting Artifact

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A tangible product or deliverable resulting from an effort specific to Reporting, typically stored and reused for future Reporting-related efforts.

Reporting Document

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Document that specifically addresses the details, instructions, or output of Reporting.

Request

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documentable or recordable inquiry intended to result in a Response, Answer, or Deliverable of some form.
(verb) To formally ask for, or seek, a Response, Answer, or Deliverable.

Request for Change

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): RFC

Definition(s):

(noun) A documentable or recordable inquiry intended to result in a Change to constructs such as Systems, Software, Organizations, Policies, Procedures, Facilities, or Documents.

Request for Information

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): RFI

Definition(s):

(noun) A formal Document or Artifact created for distribution to entities such as Vendors or Service Providers, for the purpose of Data and Information inquiry or gathering, typically to support better analysis and decision-making by the creator or sender.

Request for Proposal

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): RFP

Definition(s):

(noun) A formal Document or Artifact created for distribution to entities such as Vendors or Service Providers, for the purpose of receiving details on how work will be performed and how Solutions will be implemented, often with a loose indication of associated Costs.

Request for Quote

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): RFQ

Definition(s):

(noun) A formal Document or Artifact created for distribution to entities such as Vendors or Service Providers, for the purpose of receiving itemized Costs for the sale of Products and/or Services.

Requirement

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The documented desire or need that represents a piece of a Solution to be delivered or Work that needs to be performed.

Requirements Artifact

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A tangible product or deliverable resulting from an effort specific to Requirements, typically stored and reused for future Requirements-related efforts.

Requirements Document

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Document, electronic or paper, used to capture Requirements — along with their analysis and prioritization — for performing Work with the specific intent of leading to one or more desired and specified Solutions.

Research

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The documented act or outcome of exploration.
(verb) To conduct a documented and systematic exploration of a topic or subject in order to discover or confirm Information.

Research Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): RES

Definition(s):

(noun) An Environment specifically established to accommodate the activities associated with isolated Research, often considered highly volatile, unstable, and constantly changing, where the results of work performed are often thrown away, abandoned, or left in a raw and unusable state.

Resource

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Entity, human or otherwise, used to get Work done.
(verb) To assign or allocate the personnel, funding, or other means necessary to carry out a Project, Task, or Activity.

Resource Configuration

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Configuration necessary to enable a Resource, human or otherwise, in order to make that Resource effective or usable.

Resource Relocation

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The movement or deployment of a Resource from one location to another.

Resource Separation

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The documentable and measurable act of removing a Resource from its Environment.

Response

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The documentable and measurable result of an outreach or call, such as the call of a Software Function.

Responsibility

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) Something for which a person, Organization, or System is accountable.

Restoral

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The result of a Recovery effort.
(noun) A Recovery.

Restoral Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An evaluation, examination, or test of Restoral expectations for one or more Assets, Systems, or Solutions.

Restoral Test Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): RESTORE

Definition(s):

(noun) An Environment specifically established to accommodate the activities associated with Restoral Testing of one or more Systems or Solutions.

Return

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented Transaction representing the giving back of an object or Entity to its source.
(verb) To give back an object, Entity, or Asset to its original source.

Revenue

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The incoming financial money or Receivables resulting from Transactions such as Sales or Investments.

Risk

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A perceived future Incident or Problem that can occur as an Outcome if certain actions are not performed or addressed in advance of its occurrence.
(verb) To expose oneself, a Resource, or an Organization to the possibility of an unfavorable future Incident or Problem.

Roadmap

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A depiction or representation of an existing or yet-to-be-set of one or more Projects or Releases, usually showing a summarized breakdown of work and delivery being or to be performed over a span of time, such as weeks, months, or years, and that conveys key messages or information about that work, such as the progress of maturity for relevant Disciplines, Services, Capabilities, and/or Features.
(verb) To plan out and document a sequence of Projects, Releases, or milestones over a span of time.

Role

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A function, part, or responsibility, either assigned to or performed by a particular human, group, or System, especially in a particular operation or Process.

Role and Responsibility Model

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A visual representation, textual or graphical, intended to capture context about Roles and Responsibilities as compared or correlated to other key concepts, such as Organizations, Activities, Systems, and Applications.

Rollback Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An evaluation, examination, or test of Rollback expectations for one or more Assets, Systems, or Solutions.

Rollback Test Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): RB

Definition(s):

(noun) An Environment specifically established to accommodate the activities associated with Rollback Testing of one or more Systems or Solutions.

Run Rate

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The amount of funds consumed, as measured at regular intervals, such as quarterly, monthly, weekly, or daily.

Runbook

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A document, paper or electronic, that specifies details about how to start, configure, operate, and support — including Incident escalation procedures for — an Asset, such as a System, Application, or piece of Software.

Runtime Configuration

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Configuration used to control how an Asset, such as a System or Application, is executed at runtime — after it has been started.

Runtime Dependency

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Dependency that is critical for an Asset, such as a System or Application, to execute or run as intended.

Safety

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The measure or perception of Security.

Sale

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The recorded Life Cycle of a Transaction that results in the measurable and valued exchange of Products and/or Services between two Parties, a Seller and a Buyer.

Sales Campaign

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A planned, calculated, and measured effort to attract targeted Buyers to Products and Services, with the intent of generating final Sales.

Sales Channel

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A path, gateway, or passage between two or more Entities that facilitates or is used specifically for the selling of Products and/or Services.

Sales Opportunity

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A favorable set of circumstances, conditions, or possibilities that, if pursued through Sales efforts, could result in a completed Sale.

Sales Order

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented set of descriptive and instructive Information that confirms a Customer’s commitment to purchase one or more Products and/or Services.

Sales Process

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Process that is associated with, or has been put in place to support, the identification, pursuit, and completion of Sales.

Satellite Office

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A smaller Office location, separate from an Organization’s primary or headquarters location, established to support local operations or presence.

Scanner

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Device that captures and converts a physical document, image, or object into an electronic or digital form.

Schema

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A shortened form of the term Schematic.
(noun) A common term used in the Information Technology (IT) profession to describe a Schematic that is often specific to Data design.

Schematic

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): Schema

Definition(s):

(noun) A detailed set of drawings or instructions detailing any relevant elements of structure, layout, connectivity, interaction, and/or appearance.

Score Card

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A report that shows the results of measurement in the form of grading or scoring, often with respect to maturity, achievement, requirement, performance, or need.

Scorecard

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A report that shows the results of measurement in the form of grading or scoring, often with respect to maturity, achievement, requirement, performance, or need.

Search

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The act or Process of looking for, or querying against, Data, Information, or content to locate something of interest.
(verb) To look for, or query against, Data, Information, or content in order to locate something of interest.

Sector

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A segment or division of a general population, customer base, or audience representing a market to which Businesses often target their Products and Services, such as the Private Sector and the Public Sector.

Security

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The controls, measures, and practices put in place to protect an Entity, System, or Asset from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction.

Security Alert

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Notification or Message intended to be communicated, or that has been communicated, to address a compromise related to a highly governed and/or controlled set of Entities or Information.

Security Badge

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A formally issued badge that authenticates and grants a Resource a defined level of physical or system access within an Organization.

Security Card

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A formally issued card that authenticates and grants a Resource a defined level of physical or system access within an Organization.

Security Infrastructure

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The Software and Hardware solutions put in place to support the protection, monitoring, and control of access to Systems, Data, and Facilities.

Security Key

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A controlled identifier or Artifact that allows access to one or more highly governed and controlled sets of Entities or Information.

Security Model

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A document or diagram that depicts the structure, controls, and mechanisms used to protect a System, Application, or Organization from unauthorized access or harm.

Security Penetration Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A repeatable evaluation used to test the integrity and quality of the Security associated with an Asset, such as Software, a System, or a Facility.

Security Penetration Test Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): SECP

Definition(s):

(noun) An Environment specifically established to accommodate the activities associated with Security Penetration Testing of one or more Systems or Solutions.

Security Policy

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented set of rules, constraints, standards, and guidelines that govern the protection of Systems, Data, and Facilities from unauthorized access, use, or harm.

Security Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An evaluation, examination, or test of Security expectations for one or more Assets, Systems, or Solutions.

Security Test Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): SEC

Definition(s):

(noun) An Environment specifically established to accommodate the activities associated with Security Testing of one or more Systems or Solutions.

Security Violation

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An occurrence in which one or more established Security controls, rules, or policies have been breached or circumvented.

Self Help Solution

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Solution that enables End Users to independently resolve Issues, answer Questions, or complete tasks without direct assistance from Support staff.

Semantic Data

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) Data that, in its most fundamental form, is broken down into unique Nodes and unique Relationships between any two Nodes, where a Relationship is often represented as a Data Triplet — a Subject Node (a Source Node), a Predicate (a Relationship Descriptor), and an Object Node (a Target Node) — to control direction of the Relationship by loosely following English grammar structures; when Nodes and Relationships are tied together to form a data network, they can create any appropriate data structure, from something as simple as a point or line structure to more complex representations such as tree, graph, or network structures.

Separation

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The documentable and measurable act of removing or disconnecting a Resource, Entity, or Item from its Environment, System, or association.

Server

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A physical Computing Device that delivers or serves Data or Information.
(noun) A Software Process or instance of Software that acts as a contained area of operations for a specific area or domain of computing context, such as an Application Server, a Database Server, a Portal Server, or a Virtual Machine.

Server Package

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A bundled set of Software, Configurations, and settings deployed to a Server to support its intended use.

Server Software Packages

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A bundled and distributable collection of Server Software, along with its associated Configurations and dependencies, prepared for installation.

Service

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A set of solutions, often referred to as a solution set, put in place to yield an intended, controlled, expected, repeatable, and measurable set of results or deliverables for its Customers, Consumers, or Clients.
(verb) To perform the maintenance, support, or repair necessary to keep an Asset, System, or Solution operating as intended.

Service Catalog

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documentation structure that lists and describes the Services available to Consumers, Clients, or End Users, including relevant details such as scope, cost, and delivery terms.

Service Center

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Organization configured and enabled to provide Support Services for one or more Products or Services to End Users, Customers, Consumers, and Clients.

Service Contract

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A written, appropriately witnessed, and legally binding document, signed by at least two counterparties, that acts as an Agreement or License between them — a formal Contract — specifically focusing on the Levels, Targets, and Objectives of an associated Service.

Service Delegation

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A broader term for the outsourcing or insourcing of Services.

Service Desk

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A single point of contact between a Service Provider and its Users, established to manage Incidents, Service Requests, and Communications related to one or more Services.

Service Level

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The documented minimum level of expected delivery or expectations for a specific Service, as delivered by one or more associated Service Providers.
(noun) The achieved or maintained performance level of a specific Service, measured against specific Contracts, Agreements, Targets, and/or Objectives.

Service Level Agreement

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): SLA

Definition(s):

(noun) A preferably documented and specific expectation, constraint, obligation, term, or commitment that describes one or more of the minimum and/or maximum performance measures — such as quality, timeliness, and/or cost — of a specific Service, often part of a greater Agreement, such as a Service Contract.
(noun) The document, often in contractual form, that addresses the entire set of expectations, constraints, obligations, terms, or commitments for a specific Service, often referred to synonymously as a Service Contract.

Service Level Objective

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): SLO

Definition(s):

(noun) A goal, milestone, aim, target, or purpose associated with a specific Service, usually formally documented — often as part of a Service Level Agreement (SLA) or Service Contract — intended as an outcome of one or more activities or actions, but not considered a formal contractual Term, Agreement, Obligation, or Commitment.

Service Level Requirement

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): SLR

Definition(s):

(noun) A Service-specific set of needs and/or constraints for minimum delivery, specified by the Customer, Client, or Consumer of that Service.

Service Level Target

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): SLT

Definition(s):

(noun) A goal, milestone, aim, objective, or purpose associated with a specific Service, usually formally documented — often as part of a Service Level Agreement (SLA) or Service Contract — intended as an outcome of one or more activities or actions, but not considered a formal contractual Term, Agreement, Obligation, or Commitment.

Service Model

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A template or design used as a baseline for the operations and/or delivery of a specific Service.

Service Provider

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Resource or group of Resources, acting as an Organization, empowered to and accountable for providing one or more Services to Clients, Customers, Consumers, and/or End Users.

Service Request

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An often documented Request or Inquiry, specifically intended to initiate the execution of work and activities associated with one or more Services, with the clear intent of obtaining an expected and often measurable set of results or deliverables.
(noun) A Work Request that is specific or related to a Service.

Shared Business Service

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Service shared between two or more different Business Organizations or audiences viewed as Customers, Clients, or Consumers of that Service.

Shared Information Technology Service

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): IT

Definition(s):

(noun) A Service that is shared between two or more different Information Technology (IT) Organizations or audiences viewed as Customers, Clients, or Consumers of that Service.

Shared Service

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Service that is shared between two or more Organizations or audiences viewed as Customers, Clients, or Consumers of that Service.

Simulation

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An often scaled-down, logical, or mirrored functional model used to imitate all or part of the behavior of a System, Process, or other Solution.

Single Source of Truth

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): SSoT

Definition(s):

(noun) A System, Database, Document, File, or Repository that acts as the primary means or Source of factual Data.

Skill Set

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The combined collection of skills, competencies, and abilities possessed by a Resource.

Small Language Model

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): SLM

Definition(s):

(noun) A language-oriented AI Model, deliberately constrained in size and computational footprint compared to a Large Language Model (LLM), optimized for efficient deployment — such as on edge devices or within resource-constrained Environments — often in exchange for narrower or more domain-specific capability.

Software

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The aggregated and appropriately packaged or bundled set of algorithms, coding constructs, and libraries intended to be distributed, installed, instantiated, and executed — either as an Application or as part of an Application — for the purpose of addressing one or more data-related problems.

Software Alert

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Event or Notification, often but not necessarily tied to a level of severity, that delivers Data or Information specific or related to a piece of Software.

Software Application

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A System that is the result of applying Software to a specific operations or solutions space.

Software Application Model

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A visual representation, textual or graphical, intended to convey Data and Information about one or more Software Applications, usually in terms of a specific context.

Software Asset

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) Any piece of Software that is important, or has intrinsic value, to its owner or possessor.

Software Bug

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented defect or anomaly associated with a specific piece of Software, intended to be addressed or corrected at an appropriate time.

Software Build

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The documented, repeatable, and preferably automated set of rules (a Build Configuration) for constructing and reconstructing Software, or a piece of Software, where such rules are typically composed of all relevant Dependencies, ordered and sequenced in a manner that defines how they should be applied for construction.

Software Change

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Change that is specific to, or intended for, specific Software (SW).

Software Configuration

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The ordered and sequenced set of rules and dependencies describing how Software is Built, Packaged, Distributed, Installed, Instantiated, Initialized, and/or Executed.

Software Construction

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Software Build — the documented, repeatable, and preferably automated set of rules (a Build Configuration) for building and rebuilding Software, or a piece of Software, where such rules are typically composed of all relevant Dependencies, ordered and sequenced in a manner that defines how they should be applied for building.

Software Dependency

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An object or environmental state that must exist, or a function that must be performed, in order for Software, or a piece of Software, to be properly Built, Packaged, Distributed, Installed, Instantiated, Initialized, and/or Executed.

Software Design

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The documented and detailed specifications for how to Build, Package, Distribute, Install, Instantiate, Initialize, and Execute Software or a piece of Software.

Software Development

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The broad and abstract term summarizing all activities associated with the delivery of Software solutions, from inception at the beginning of the Software Life Cycle through final termination and removal at its end.

Software Distribution

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The planned or fully executed act of moving Software, or pieces of Software, from a source location to its targeted and intended area of Installation, Initialization, and Execution.
(noun) The third IT Deployment Function performed in the Deployment of a piece or pieces of Software, following Packaging and preceding Installation.

Software Execution

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The tracked behavior of one or more pieces of Software performing specific functions.
(noun) The final IT Deployment Function performed in the Deployment of a piece or pieces of Software, following Initialization of a fully Built, Packaged, Distributed, Installed, Instantiated, and Initialized piece of Software.

Software Infrastructure

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The basic or underlying Software components of a System, Application, Product, Organization or a Facility that act as its enabling foundation or framework for the purpose of its definition, design, delivery, verification, monitoring, and/or operations (i.e. through any point in its Life Cycle).

EXAMPLES: In the case of technical Systems, examples include but are not limited to Application Servers, Web Servers, Database Servers, and File Servers.

Software Installation

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The planned or fully executed act of fully registering Software, or pieces of Software, with a targeted System, such as a Computer, with the intent to eventually execute that Software.
(noun) The fourth IT Deployment Function performed in the act of Deploying a piece or pieces of Software, following Distribution and preceding Instantiation.

Software Instance

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A fully initiated and initialized piece of Software that is ready to be executed, or that is already executed and running, which has an identity and can be monitored and tracked throughout its Life Cycle.

Software Instantiation

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A fully built, distributed, installed, started, and executing piece of Software — such as a binary, library, or script — that occupies memory and has state.

Software Integration Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Test of expected versus unexpected behavior and outcomes, explicitly created to evaluate and exercise one or more Integrations between one or more Systems or System Components.

Software Library

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An often catalogued or ordered System, Database, or Repository of some form that represents a definitive source for accessing Software of all types and versions.

Software License

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A contractual agreement, in paper or electronic form, that allows the use of an Asset, such as Software or Intellectual Property.

Software Package

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A pre-built and pre-configured piece, or set of pieces, of Software intended to be distributed and installed on one or more targeted Systems, in a highly controlled, repeatable, and trackable manner.

Software Performance Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Test of expected versus unexpected behavior and outcomes, explicitly created to evaluate and exercise the performance of one or more Systems or System Components.

Software Server

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Instance of Software intended to act as a runtime environment for other Software, such as a Virtual Machine.
(noun) An Instance of a Computing Device intended to act as a runtime environment for Software.

Software Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The documented, repeatable, and often automated set of Procedures intended to exercise, or that have exercised, some aspect of Software built to satisfy one or more specific Requirements.

Software User Acceptance Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Test of expected versus unexpected behavior and outcomes, explicitly created to evaluate and exercise the functional responses of one or more Systems or System Components, performed by End Users or their delegates to achieve satisfaction for final approval and release of the System.

Software Version

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The uniquely identified instance that is one of a set of many instances of Source Code Files, or a set of Source Code Files that have context when grouped together.
(noun) Source Code Version.

Solution Set

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The set of Deliverables — including but not limited to Resources, Organizations, Processes, Data, and Systems — that exist to solve for the Needs, Requirements, or Problems of one or more Stakeholders.

Solutions Architecture

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): SA

Definition(s):

(noun) An Architecture that focuses only and specifically on a clearly defined problem area or domain, as opposed to an Enterprise Architecture, which addresses solutions across all problem areas or domains.

Source Code

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The textual and documented set of constructs that act as the foundation for Software.

Source Code Configuration

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): SCC

Definition(s):

(noun) A relevant, functional, specific, and documentable arrangement of Source-Code-related parts, elements, and time-dependent sequences or steps that act as dependencies for the description, setup, creation, or recreation of a specific and repeatable Source-Code-related State, Artifact, or Asset.

Source Code Delta

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The Change, or set of Changes, between two unique Source Code Files or Versions.

Source Code Storage

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The physical location in which, or on which, Source Code is placed for retention and future access.

Source Code Version

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The uniquely identified instance that is one of a set of many instances of Source Code Files.

Source File

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An electronic file considered to be a software coding construct or Configuration Item, often represented in a binary or textual character set that defines or represents ordered formats or rules conforming to the constraints of a specific software programming language or interpretive system, used in the construction of Software intended to be leveraged by Resources, Systems, or other Software.

Source File Delta

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A specifically named and versioned representation of a Source File that usually correlates to a specific state or point in history for a greater piece of Software or Software Release.

Source File Storage

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The physical location in which, or on which, Source Files are placed for retention and future access.

Source File Version

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The uniquely identified instance that is one of a set of many instances of Source Code Files, or a set of Source Code Files that have context when grouped together.

Specialty

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A unique Type or Category.
(noun) A unique Skill.

Specification Artifact

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A tangible product or deliverable resulting from an effort specific to the specification of something, typically stored and used for future reference.

Specification Document

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Document used to detail exact criteria for execution, implementation, or behavior.

Sponsor

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Stakeholder who has the power and authority to give direction, drive Initiatives, and fund execution.

Stakeholder

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A high-level Role describing a Resource or Organization with a direct or indirect vested interest — a stake — in another Resource, Organization, Product, Service, Entity, or Activity, because that vested party may be impacted by related activities, outcomes, or changes in state.

Standard

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A measurable construct, boundary, constraint, tolerance, and/or objective typically established, maintained, and published by an acknowledged authority as a baseline, model, example, or rule for achieving certain levels of performance, quality, cost, or other desired outcomes.

State

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A snapshot of a particular set of traits, characteristics, and dependencies, arranged in a specific manner at a particular point in time, often for the purpose of recreation.

State Restoral

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The result of a Recovery effort that yields a specific or desired State.
(noun) A Recovery of one or more Systems, Applications, or other relevant Entities that results in a specific or desired State.

Statement of Work

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): SOW

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented Agreement or Contract that explicitly itemizes the Expectations and Deliverables of Work expected to be performed, by one or more Parties, for one or more other Parties, usually for clearly itemized Prices or Costs.

Static Reference Data

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) Reference Data that is not expected to change over time and therefore requires little or no ongoing maintenance.

Storage

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) Electronic space that exists for, or has been dedicated to, the persistence and retention — storage — of electronic Data and Information.

Storage Alert

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Event or Notification, often but not necessarily tied to a level of severity, that delivers Data or Information specific or related to Storage.

Storage Asset

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Asset that is composed of, or represents, Storage.

Storage Configuration

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Configuration that is specific to, or defined for, Storage.

Storage Infrastructure

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The basic or underlying Data and File components of a System, Application, Product, Organization or a Facility that act as its enabling foundation or framework for the purpose of its definition, design, delivery, verification, monitoring, and/or operations (i.e. through any point in its Life Cycle).

EXAMPLES: In the case of technical Systems, examples include but are not limited to Database Servers and File Servers.

Storage Library

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A catalogued set of indexes that lead to the specific locations of all instances of Storage.

Storage Tape

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A magnetic storage medium used to record and retain electronic Data for archival or backup purposes.

Strategic Change

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A modification or Change that impacts an Organization’s Business Strategy or enterprise culture.

Strategy

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The combined and clearly documented set of one or more Visions, Missions, Goals, Objectives, Imperatives, Plans, and Designs, combined to achieve a desired set of Outcomes or Results, usually for an Enterprise or Organization.

Study

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The documented act or outcome of exploration of a specific topic or subject.
(verb) To conduct a documented exploration of a specific topic or subject.

Subnetwork

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): Subnet

Definition(s):

(noun) A logically segmented portion of a larger Network, grouped to improve performance, security, or manageability.

Subpoena

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A government- or court-issued Order or Mandate to perform one or more Actions, such as the mandated appearance of a Resource in court or a mandated requirement to provide Data or Information to a Court or Party.

Subscription

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A registered expectation, often triggered by a set of user-provided rules or criteria, that sends notification back to the original subscriber or user upon the occurrence of a specific Event and the fulfillment of those rules or criteria.

Succession Plan

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented set of rules for leadership replacement — succession — in the event that a current leader is not available.

Supplier

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A paid or unpaid source for Products, Services, Resources, Deliverables, or Solutions of any form, where the source can be a human, a group, a System, or any combination thereof.

Supplier Account

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Account owned by, provided by, or associated with a Supplier.

Supplier Asset

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Asset that is in the possession of, belongs to, or is associated with a Supplier.

Supplier Commitment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented Commitment or Agreement made to, or by, a Supplier.

Supplier Contract

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Contract specifically formed with, belonging to, or associated with a Supplier.

Supplier Data

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) Data that belongs to, is about, or comes from a Supplier.

Supplier Data Feed

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Data Feed that belongs to and is provided by a Supplier to a receiving Entity, such as a paying Customer Organization or Resource.

Supplier Expectation

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A formally documented prospect of anticipated Delivery of a Solution — such as one or more Products or Services — intended to meet a need or desire set by or for one or more Supplier Stakeholders or Organizations.

Supplier Intellectual Property

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): IP

Definition(s):

(noun) The Intellectual Property provided by, or belonging to, a Supplier.

Supplier Intellectual Property License

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): IP

Definition(s):

(noun) An Intellectual Property (IP) License specifically formed with, belonging to, or provided by a Supplier.

Supplier License

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A License specifically formed with, belonging to, or provided by a Supplier.

Supplier Organization

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Organization that is of, or pertaining to, a Supplier.

Supplier Product

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Product that is owned or provided by a Supplier.

Supplier Quote

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented Quote provided by, or to be provided by, a Supplier, often in response to a Request for Quote (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP), or Request for Information (RFI).

Supplier Relationship

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Relationship owned by, or formed with or between, a Supplier and another Entity, such as a Client or Customer.

Supplier Resource

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Resource, such as a human Resource, that belongs to, is provided by, is affiliated with, or is associated with a Supplier.

Supplier Service

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Service that is owned by, provided by, or performed for a Supplier.
(noun) A Service performed specifically for a Supplier.

Supplier Software License

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Software License specifically formed with, belonging to, or provided by a Supplier, specifically to control terms such as how, when, where, what, and who uses that Software.

Supplier Support

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The formal or informal assistance or Support provided by a Supplier who has sold, or is selling, a Product or Service to a Customer or potential Customer.
(noun) The formal or informal assistance or Support given to a Supplier by a Customer or prospective Customer that assists the Supplier in performing certain functions, such as Support given to a Supplier who needs to install Software on a Customer’s computers to run tests or benchmarks with the Customer.

Supply

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The quantifiable capability, level, act, or process of delivering something, such as a Product or Service, that has a quantifiable level of associated Demand.

Support

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The act or process of lending assistance to an Organization, Resource, or Entity that uses, leverages, or is dependent on a specific set of Products and/or Services.
(noun) The help or assistance provided by an Enterprise, Organization, or Resource to other Enterprises, Organizations, or Resources who use, leverage, or are dependent on a specific set of Products and/or Services.
(noun) An Organization whose primary responsibility is to help or assist Enterprises, Organizations, or Resources who use, leverage, or are dependent on a specific set of Products or Services.

Support Artifact

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A tangible product or deliverable resulting from an effort specific to Support, typically stored and reused for future Support-related efforts.

Support Desk

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A dedicated location that provides Support to one or more Resources and Organizations, meant to be accessible by walking up to it or calling it directly.

Support Document

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A document, paper or electronic, created to facilitate some or all of the activities associated with the Support of a Product, Service, or Asset.

Survey

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A set of questions or exercises administered to a group of respondents in order to gather Data, opinions, or feedback about a specific topic.
(verb) To administer a set of questions or exercises to a group of respondents in order to gather Data, opinions, or feedback.

System

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A group or collection of parts, components, or Entities — even human or pertaining to a human — that are interdependent upon one another and work or act together to achieve a common set of Outcomes.

System Administration

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The set of Activities and Processes involved in configuring, maintaining, and supporting the operation of one or more Systems.

System Alert

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An automated Alert, Event, Message, Notification, or Alarm sent from a running System.

System Architecture

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A complete and fully documented, 360-degree profile of everything that represents the Solution Set for a specific System of interest — a profile that often intentionally stops short of a detailed design, instead serving as input to detailed design activities for that System.

System Change

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Change that is specific to, or intended for, a specific System.

System Configuration

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

System Development

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The set of solutions put in place to facilitate the Life Cycle associated with the inception, creation, management, and support of a System.

System Integration

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The act or instance of tying or connecting one System to one or more other Systems for the purpose of interaction and the exchange of things such as Data or Power.

System Integration Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An evaluation, examination, or test of System Integration expectations for one or more Assets, Systems, or Solutions.

System Integration Test Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): SIT

Definition(s):

(noun) An Environment specifically established to accommodate the activities associated with Systems Integration Testing (more commonly referred to as Integration Testing) of one or more Systems or Solutions.

System Performance Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An examination of a System’s activity or execution that compares expected execution metrics against actual execution metrics, used to measure attributes such as time, quality, or cost performance.

System Resource

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Resource — computing, storage, network, or otherwise — that is allocated to, or used in support of, a System.

System Restoral

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The result of a recovery effort for a specific System.
(noun) A Recovery that is System specific.

System Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An evaluation, examination, or test of a System’s outcomes and expectations, of or for one or more Assets, Systems, or Solutions.

System User Acceptance Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An evaluation performed by intended End Users or Stakeholders to confirm that a System meets its expected requirements and is acceptable for release.

Target

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An intended goal, outcome, or point of reference toward which effort, resources, or attention are directed.
(verb) To direct effort, resources, or attention toward a specific goal, outcome, or point of reference.

Task

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An assigned function or piece of work with one or more scheduling traits, such as an expected start time and/or expected end time.
(verb) To assign a specific function or piece of work to a Resource.

Taxonomy

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented and orderly set of types, classifications, categorizations, and/or principles — often achieved through mechanisms including naming, defining, and/or the grouping of attributes — that ultimately help to describe, differentiate, identify, arrange, and provide contextual relationships between the Entities for which the Taxonomy exists.

NOTE: Taxonomies can be as simple as a list of relevant terms or phrases with respective meanings or definitions or can take on more complex forms, such as hierarchical and graphical model structures that can be homogeneous and heterogeneous in nature. More complex Taxonomies include examples such as “Visual Taxonomies” and “Audible Taxonomies”.

Technical Capability

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The measurable potential or suitability for accommodating, holding, storing, or containing something within a quantified constraint or limitation, specific to and supported by a Technology Organization or Technology function.
(noun) A Technology-specific feature, function, or ability.

Technical Resource

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Resource with specialized technical skills or expertise, allocated to, or used in support of, a Technology function or effort.

Technology

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The specialized, repeatable, and applicable aspects of a field of endeavor, or a form of knowledge or intellectual capital, often associated with the Information Technology (IT) industry.

Example: The Java programming language is a technology, while Java interpreters, runtime environments and applications are software solutions that act as technology enablers.

Technology Architecture

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): TA

Definition(s):

(noun) A complete and fully documented, 360-degree profile of everything specifically related to technology and technology solutions that represents the Solution Set for a specific Technology problem or area of interest — a profile that often intentionally stops short of a detailed design, instead serving as input to its detailed design activities.
(noun) A less stringent form of a detailed Technology Solution Design.

Technology Model

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A document, often in the form of a diagram, intended to itemize a set of specific Technologies and the meaningful context between them.

Telephone

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): Phone

Definition(s):

(noun) An electronic device used to control voice communications between two or more parties or Systems.

Temperature

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A measurable quantity that represents the degree of hotness or coldness of an Entity, Environment, or Substance.

Template

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented Pattern, Gauge, Mold, or set of loosely defined Steps, Activities, or Actions that represents a guide for creating and recreating similar and more detailed representations or instances of something important and common, where starting from scratch with every new creation would be inefficient.

Term

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A word or expression formally registered in a dictionary along with one or more precise definitions and meanings, often correlated to specific contexts, such as Industries, Sciences, and Professions.

NOTE: Often, in industry, a Term can have different meanings under different contexts, which is why Term Management can be very important.

Terms that start with the letter "A"

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Terms that start with the letter "B"

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Terms that start with the letter "C"

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Terms that start with the letter "D"

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Terms that start with the letter "E"

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Terms that start with the letter "F"

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Terms that start with the letter "G"

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Terms that start with the letter "H"

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Terms that start with the letter "I"

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Terms that start with the letter "J"

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Terms that start with the letter "K"

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Terms that start with the letter "L"

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Terms that start with the letter "M"

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Terms that start with the letter "N"

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Terms that start with the letter "O"

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Terms that start with the letter "P"

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Terms that start with the letter "Q"

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Terms that start with the letter "R"

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Terms that start with the letter "S"

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Terms that start with the letter "T"

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Terms that start with the letter "U"

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Terms that start with the letter "V"

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Terms that start with the letter "W"

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Terms that start with the letter "X"

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There are no terms registered in this dictionary that start with this letter.

Terms that start with the letter "Y"

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There are no terms registered in this dictionary that start with this letter.

Terms that start with the letter "Z"

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There are no terms registered in this dictionary that start with this letter.

Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A repeatable procedure, either manual or automated, that exercises and evaluates the controlled response or behavior of a specific Entity or group of Entities — whether human or systematic — against expected results.
(verb) To execute a Test, or otherwise exercise and evaluate an Entity’s behavior or response, in order to verify it meets expected results or requirements.

Test Case

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented set of conditions, inputs, and expected results used to determine whether a specific Function or Requirement of a System behaves as intended.

Test Configuration

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

Test Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A vague and loosely used term that does not identify the specific type of testing being performed, but that indirectly represents or refers to one or more specific types of Testing Activities (e.g., Unit, Module, Integration, Performance) performed, or intended to be performed, within one established Environment accommodating the testing of one or more Systems or Solutions.

Test Result

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The documentable and often quantifiable set of Outcomes resulting from the execution of a Test.

Test Suite

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A set of Tests grouped to represent a specific context, or intended to work and act together as a more complex Test.

Testing Artifact

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A tangible product or deliverable resulting from an effort specific to Testing, typically stored and reused for future Testing-related efforts.

Testing Document

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Document that specifically addresses the details, instructions, or results of Testing.

Time

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The quantifiable and measurable period during which work is performed.

Token

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The smallest discrete unit of text — such as a word, part of a word, or character — into which input or output Data is divided for processing, generation, or measurement by an AI Model.

Trading Partner

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Entity, associated with Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), with which electronic Data is exchanged.

Training

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The instruction or education of a Resource or Organization in the skills, skill sets, and knowledge required to properly determine, plan for, design, deliver, perform, and/or support the Activities, Tasks, and Work associated with a specific Topic, Domain, or area of interest.

Training Artifact

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A tangible product or deliverable resulting from an effort specific to Training, typically stored and reused for future Training-related efforts.

Training Class

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An organized, documented, and repeatable forum for teaching a specific Training topic or subject area of interest.

Training Data

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The Data used to teach an AI Model to recognize patterns, make predictions, or generate outputs, typically consumed during the Model’s initial training or subsequent fine-tuning process.

Training Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): TRAIN

Definition(s):

(noun) An Environment specifically established to accommodate the activities associated with the training and education of individual or groups of Resources.

Transaction

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The noted and often recorded exchange, movement, or conveyance of Data, Information, money, or objects between at least two parties, where there is at least one transmitting party and at least one receiving party, and where the transmitting and receiving parties do not necessarily need to be unique.

Trial

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Experiment or Study intended to test traits such as quality, value, usefulness, and/or feasibility.

Underwriting

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The Process of evaluating and assuming the risk associated with providing insurance, a loan, or another financial commitment, typically in exchange for a fee or premium.

Unique Identifier

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): ID

Definition(s):

(noun) A documentable label, often tied to an algorithm or set of rules, that helps to uniquely identify and distinguish an Entity, human or systematic in nature, from all others of its kind.

Unit and Module Testing Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Environment specifically established to accommodate the activities associated with both Unit Testing and Module Testing of one or more Systems or Solutions.

Unit Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An evaluation, examination, or test of an isolated or contained set of one or more Functions, most often evaluated through electronically automated means.

Unit Testing Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): UNIT

Definition(s):

(noun) An Environment specifically established to accommodate the activities associated with Unit Testing of one or more Systems or Solutions.

Usability

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The measurable degree to which a System, Application, or Solution can be used effectively, efficiently, and satisfactorily by its intended Users.

User

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The consumer of Products or Services.
(noun) The Stakeholder that interacts with and utilizes the electronic computer interface of a Software Application.

User Acceptance Test

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An evaluation, examination, or test of expected functional behavior performed by an actual End User, or a delegate of an intended End User, representing the receiving and targeted Customer, Consumer, or Client of the Product or Asset being tested.

User Acceptance Testing Environment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): UAT

Definition(s):

(noun) An Environment specifically established to accommodate the activities associated with User Acceptance Testing (more commonly referred to as Integration Testing) of one or more Systems or Solutions.

User Account

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Account that is established and maintained for the specific use of a User.

User Artifact

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A tangible product or deliverable resulting from an effort specific to Users, typically stored and reused for future User-related efforts.

User Document

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Document that specifically addresses the details, instructions, or guidance intended for a User.

User Group

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A specific Community consisting of Consumers of specific Products or Services.
(noun) A specific Community of Stakeholders who interact with and utilize the electronic computer interface or interfaces of one or more Software Applications.

User Interface

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): UI

Definition(s):

(noun) A Software construct that can be installed on, or made accessible by, a computing device, acting as a visual gateway that controls functionality, look, feel, behavior, and access to specific Data and Information made accessible through the same or other computing devices.

Utilization

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The measurable degree to which a Resource, Asset, or Capacity is being used relative to its full potential.

Value Chains

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A sequenced flow — a chained set — of Capabilities, Activities, or Functions performed by an Organization, Enterprise, or Service Provider that allows it to provide value or remain competitive within a specific domain of operations, such as an Industry or Service Area.

Vehicle

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A machine used to mechanically transport humans or Entities from one place to another, or put in place to facilitate the automation of functions involving movement across distances, such as automated or robotic mail carts.

Vendor

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Supplier that is formally compensated to provide Resources, goods, or Services of any form, whether human, physical, electronic, or otherwise.

Vendor Account

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Account owned by, provided by, or associated with a Vendor.

Vendor Asset

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Asset that is in the possession of, belongs to, or is associated with a Vendor.

Vendor Claim

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A formally registered, categorized, documented, tracked, and managed request or demand made by a Vendor for something expected or desired to be due.

Vendor Commitment

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented Commitment or Agreement made to, or by, a Vendor.

Vendor Contract

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Contract specifically formed with, belonging to, or associated with a Vendor.

Vendor Data

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) Data that belongs to, is about, or comes from a Vendor.

Vendor Data Feed

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Data Feed that belongs to and is provided by a Vendor to a receiving Entity, such as a paying Customer Organization or Resource.

Vendor Expectation

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A formally documented prospect of anticipated Delivery of a Solution — such as one or more Products or Services — intended to meet a need or desire set by or for one or more Vendor Stakeholders or Organizations.

Vendor Intellectual Property

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): IP

Definition(s):

(noun) Intellectual Property that is owned by, or attributed to, a Vendor.

Vendor Intellectual Property License

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): IP

Definition(s):

(noun) An Intellectual Property (IP) License specifically formed with, belonging to, or provided by a Vendor.

Vendor License

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A License specifically formed with, belonging to, or provided by a Vendor.

Vendor Organization

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An Organization that is of, or pertaining to, a Vendor.

Vendor Product

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Product that is owned or provided by a Vendor.

Vendor Quote

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented Quote provided by, or to be provided by, a Vendor, often in response to a Request for Quote (RFQ), Request for Proposal (RFP), or Request for Information (RFI).

Vendor Relationship

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Relationship owned by, or formed with or between, a Vendor and another Entity, such as a Client or Customer.

Vendor Resource

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Resource, such as a human Resource, that belongs to, is provided by, is affiliated with, or is associated with a Vendor.

Vendor Service

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Service that is owned by, provided by, or performed for a Vendor.
(noun) A repeatable and fully supported set of functions performed by a Vendor Organization for, or in support of, its Customers, Consumers, or Clients.
(noun) A repeatable and fully supported set of functions performed by a Customer, Consumer, or Client for, or in support of, its Vendor.

Vendor Software

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) Software that is provided by, and often supported by, a Vendor.

Vendor Software License

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Software License specifically formed with, belonging to, or provided by a Vendor, specifically to control terms such as how, when, where, what, and who uses that Software.

Vendor Support

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The formal or informal assistance or Support provided by a Vendor who has sold, or is selling, a Product or Service to a Customer or potential Customer.
(noun) The formal or informal assistance or Support given to a Vendor by a Customer or prospective Customer that assists the Vendor in performing certain functions, such as Support given to a Vendor who needs to install Software on a Customer’s computers to run tests or benchmarks with the Customer.

Version

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A labeled, documented, and repeatable form or variant of a type, or of an original concept or Entity.

NOTE: In the Information Technology (IT) industry, versions are often referred to in the context of Software Versions, Hardware Versions, Document or Artifact Versions, etc.

Video

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A recorded and time-bound set of one or more Visualizations, stored on a form of media that allows, at minimum, both retrieval and playback by other Devices.

Video Conference

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A meeting in which two or more participants are connected simultaneously via video and audio to communicate or collaborate remotely.

Virtual Desktop

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An instance of Software that runs in one or more segmented and secured areas of Memory on a physical Computing Device and that, itself, acts like and performs all of the functions of a Physical Desktop Computing Device.
(noun) A reference to a more advanced and modern form of an emulator that specifically emulates a Desktop Computer or Desktop Computing Device.

Virtual Machine

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An instance of Software that runs in one or more segmented and secured areas of Memory on a physical Computing Device and that, itself, acts like and performs all of the functions of a Physical Computing Device.
(noun) A reference to a more advanced and modern form of an emulator.

Virtual Private Network

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): VPN

Definition(s):

(noun) A secure, encrypted connection established over a public or shared Network that allows a device or Resource to access a private Network as if directly connected to it.

Virtual Server

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) An instance of Software that runs in one or more segmented and secured areas of Memory on a physical Computing Device and that, itself, acts like and performs all of the functions of a Physical Computing Server Device.
(noun) A reference to a more advanced and modern form of an emulator that specifically emulates a non-portable or larger Computer or Computing Device.

Visitor

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A person entitled to visit a Facility or Location for a limited and temporary time.

Visitor Identification Card

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A card, usually distributed in physical form, that acts as a badge for identifying a Resource as a Visitor to a specific Enterprise, Event, or Facility.

Visualization

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A particularly arranged, formatted, and often colorful rendition or representation of Data that leads humans to make interpretations of Information and Knowledge.

Vocabulary

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): VOCAB

Definition(s):

(noun) A governed or ungoverned language that includes all of its relevant constructs, such as syntax, grammar, and lexicography.

Voicemail System

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A voice recording platform that allows human- or machine-generated voice communications or messages to be left for another human Resource or computing System.

Web Browser

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Software Application installed and operating on a human-accessible device, such as a desktop computer, laptop computer, or handheld device, that allows access to other applications running on the Internet, Extranets, or Intranets, and that facilitates the exchange of Data, Information, and Knowledge.

Web Content

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) Documented or objectified Data, Information, or Knowledge constructed, through informal or formal Processes, specifically for access or exposure through a Web Browser or a Web communications Protocol.

Web Link

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML) construct that acts as a pointer or reference handle to another HTML object, such as a Web Page or a component on a Web Page.

Web Page

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A two-dimensional Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML) technology construct that acts as a contained document, translating to a single page in a Web Browser or viewer; unlike pages in documents such as books, Web Pages do not need to be ordered sequentially and can be arranged in more of a graph-based model form.

Web Portal

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A visual gateway, often running in a Web Browser, that controls functionality, look, feel, behavior, and access to specific Data and Information made accessible through the Internet, an Intranet, or an Extranet.

Web Server

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A piece of Infrastructure — a combination of Software, Hardware, Network, and Storage — that connects to the Internet, an Intranet, or an Extranet in order to field requests or commands and serve responses to them.

Web Service

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A repeatable, structured, and supported Interface or Function that exists for the purpose of Data exchange between two or more computing Systems or Devices, accessible through Web-specific Protocols for Data exchange.

Web Site

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A combination of Hyper Text Markup Language (HTML) technology constructs — such as Web Pages, Web Links, and content — often arranged intentionally to provide access to Data, Information, and constructs that can execute specific actions and generate specific responses for each action.

Wireframe

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A sometimes static, sometimes interactive model, mock-up, or representation of User Interface (UI) pages and experience.

Work

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The time-qualified effort, activities, and tasks performed to deliver something specific, whether large or small in nature.
(verb) To perform effort, activities, or tasks in order to deliver something specific.

Work Demand

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The quantifiable Demand — as in “Supply and Demand” — that comes from one or more Consumers, Clients, or Customers for the purpose of completing specific forms of Work, through constructs such as Work Requests and Service Requests.

Work Order

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The documented result of a Work Request, such as a Project Request or a Service Request, that lists what work must be executed for a specific effort, often broken into inputs or required Resources, Tasks, cost estimates, and outputs or deliverables.

Work Request

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A documented request to perform Work, specifically intended to achieve a controlled result or set of deliverables.

Work Supply

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) The quantifiable ability to provide Work or Work Resources as a form of Supply — as in “Supply and Demand” — in order to meet and counteract the Demand that comes in the form of Work Demand, often through Work Requests.

Workflow

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

Abbreviation(s) or Acronym(s): None

Definition(s):

(noun) A fully documented Process, set of Procedures, and/or set of Steps that include detailed inputs, outputs, data flows, decision branches, functional processing units, and rules or algorithms that can often be automated, at least to some extent if not completely.

Dictionary on The International Foundation for Information Technology (IF4IT)

Account

Accountability

Acquisition

Action

Activity

Adjudication

Adverse Event

Adverse Experience

Advertisement

Affiliate

Agency

Agreement

AI Agent

AI Model

Alarm

Alarm Subscription

Alert

Alert Identification Code

Alert Subscription

Algorithm

Analysis

Analysis Artifact

Analysis Document

Answer

Appliance

Application

Application Alert

Application Architecture

Application Change

Application Infrastructure

Application Integration

Application Model

Application Monitor

Application Relationship Model

Application Restoral

Application Server

Application Test

Architecture

Archive

Artifact

Assessment

Asset

Asset Change

Asset Relocation

Audit

Authorization

Automated Regression Test

Automated Regression Test Suite

Automated Workflow

Availability

Batch

Batch File

Batch Infrastructure

Batch Job

Batch Process

Batch Schedule

Batch Scheduler

Behavior Test

Behavioral Test Environment

Benefit

Bill

Brand

Break Fix Request

Broker

Budget

Build

Build Artifact

Build Dependency

Build Document

Build Environment

Build Test

Build Test Environment

Build Version

Business

Business Architecture

Business Availability

Business Capability

Business Case

Business Commitment