This Control directly supports the implied Control(s):
Establish and maintain designations for terminological entries, as necessary., CC ID: 13340
This Control has the following implementation support Control(s):
Define the concept of a term as the noun with the subject being the term's designation., CC ID: 13402
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Some terms are so long and complex that they could almost serve as definitions because the detailed components making up the term represent the characteristics. Some definitions are so short they could almost be thought of as terms. Despite this, the definition should not be confused with the design… (§ 6.1 ¶ 3, ISO 704:2009 Terminology work -- Principles and methods)
Some designations are so long and complex that they can serve as definitions because the elements making up the designation represent the concept's characteristics. Some definitions are so short they can be thought of as designations. Despite this, the definition should not be confused with the desi… (6.1 ¶ 4, ISO 704:2022 Terminology work â Principles and methods, 4)
Some formulae, e.g. structural formulae used in the domain of chemistry, can be considered partitive extensional definitions. A formula shall not be used as a definition and a designation at the same time, as this results in a tautology. (6.4.5.5 ¶ 1, ISO 704:2022 Terminology work â Principles and methods, 4)
The use of an element of the designation as a characteristic in the definition should be avoided as far as possible. However, if deemed necessary, an element that forms part of the designation may be used in the definition, provided its concept is clearly defined elsewhere. In Example 3 below, if th… (6.5.2 ¶ 5, ISO 704:2022 Terminology work â Principles and methods, 4)
