mapping
The correlation of attributes between specifications. For
imports, mappings relate the attributes of the file specification
to the attributes of the primary specification of the catalog or hierarchy.
For exports, mappings relate the attributes for the primary specification
to the attributes of the destination specification.
measure
A value that can be analyzed, such as the number of defects.
metadata
Data that describes the characteristics of data; descriptive
data.
metadata model
A set of related dimensions, query subjects, and other objects
that represent data for reporting applications.
metric
A measure to assess performance in a key area of a business.
model
A representation of a process, system, or subject area,
usually developed for understanding, analyzing, improving, and replacing
the item being represented. A model can include a representation of
information, activities, relationships, and constraints.