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EATS Glossary

Framework

EATS: A skeletal structure used to enclose or support something. A conceptual framework is a method for framing a concept in such a way that is can be decomposed, analyzed and evaluated.

Function

58: The central purpose for which something is designed to exist.

Governance

58: The exercise of authority and control through defining expectations, granting power and/or verifying performance in order to direct, or steer, an organization or its members toward particular goals.

Implementation Hiding

In an object-oriented framework, information / implementation hiding is the use of encapsulation to conceal the exact information elements and mechanics of how the object accomplishes its results. This is done in order to insulate the users or clients of the object from changes to the information or internal mechanics used so that they may be changed without impact to the operation of clients.

ISO 15704

ISO/FDIS 15704 Industrial automation systems — Requirements for enterprise-reference architectures and methodologies is an international standard that establishes a framework for enterprise architecture.

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