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Glossary

Model

Model - glossary term (IREB Requirements Engineering)

An abstract representation of an existing part of reality or a part of reality to be created.

Notes:

  1. The notion of reality includes any conceivable set of elements, phenomena, or concepts, including other models.
  2. Models are always built for specific purposes in a specific context.
  3. With respect to a model, the modelled part of reality is called the original.
  4. In RE, Requirements can be specified with models.