Term Definition: descriptor |  |
Main Description
In the UMA, a description is an abstract generalization for special breakdown elements that reference one concrete content element. Descriptors are the key concept for realizing the separation of process from Method Content. A descriptor can be characterized as a reference object for one particular content element. In addition, a descriptor has its own relationships and properties whose purpose is to modify the semantics of the content element it refers to.
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