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Glossary Naming Rules You Can Reuse

Apply naming rules that reduce duplicate glossary terms and ambiguous field definitions.

Rule 1 When should a glossary term get a new entry instead of a synonym? Create a new entry when meaning, owner, approved use, or control rule differs. If only the search language differs, use synonyms. If the decision rule differs, use a separate term. Name vs definition Should the term name be familiar or technically precise? Familiar name, precise definition is often the best combination. Objection Sales says client, Support says customer, so we need two official terms. Different teams use different words for the same governed concept. Your response If the meaning and owner are the same, keep…

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