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Matrix

A textual form of modelling represents information that can be categorized, cross-referenced, and described in a table format.

Metadata

A description of data to help understand how to use that data, either in terms of the structure and specification of the data or the description of a specific instance of an object.

Methodology

A body of methods, techniques, procedures, working concepts, and rules used to solve a problem.

Metric

A quantifiable level of an indicator is measured at a specified point in time.

Mission statement

A formal declaration of values and goals that expresses the enterprise's core purpose.

Model

A representation and simplification of reality developed to convey information to a specific audience to support analysis, communication, and understanding.

Monitoring

Collecting data continuously from a solution to determine how well a solution is implemented compared to expected results. See also metric; indicator.