Write Definitions That Stop Arguments
Draft catalog glossary definitions that separate concept, representation, owner, and usage context.
The reframe: a glossary term is a governed agreement, not a nicer label. Definitions should make disputes smaller. They do that by separating meaning from implementation and by naming where the definition applies. Concept Before Column Start with the business object and characteristic. A column can store the value, but it does not define the concept by itself. Conditions And Exclusions Most real terms need boundaries: date windows, status rules, included populations, excluded edge cases, and known variants. These are not details; they are the definition. Steward And Variants When different uses are legitimate, record approved variants and owners. The…
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