To define is to describe necessary and sufficient functional limits for the potential traits of an element in a specific context.
A definition is a description of necessary and sufficient functional limits for the potential traits of an element in a specific context.
Definitions often attempt to identify the fundamental traits of an element, thus making use of that element distinct and clear.
The act of definition can create designed elements, and is generally quite useful for designed elements. However, specification is more formally strict and more flexible than definition, especially for emergent elements which agents desire to describe. Thus, specification is the recommended term for describing emergent elements in Modular Organization Terminology.