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Select the definition type for the new definition.
Tips & Tricks
Noun and verb should be the last resort definition type used.
Ask the following questions:
Can I....
- examine this?
- interview this?
- observe this?
- test this?
If you answered yes to any of these questions the term is a UCF element.
If you answered no to all of these questions the term is either a noun or a verb.
Below is a table of the elements that correspond to each question.
Question | Element |
Examine |
Record Category |
Record Example | |
Data Contents | |
Asset (physical) |
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Asset Component (physical) |
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Interview | Role |
Group | |
Title | |
Observe |
Organizational Task |
Triggering Event | |
Test | Asset |
Configurable Item | |
Configuration Setting |
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Asset Component |
For a full listing of Definition Types check out our FAQ article Term Designators and Element Types.