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well-formed definitions are the appropriate vehicle. English-language explana-
tions of rules and relationships can be added as enhancements to definitions.
Another alternative is to use a combination approach with both a dictionary
and C-Map or ER model to express the concept model because some users like
graphical models. When the user is looking at a data element in a system and
wants its definition, a hot key or button can be pressed. If he wants more detail,
like all the relationships between other business concepts, another mouse click
or “details” button can be pressed. Not everyone will pr ...