Modeling Language Glyphs
7 Domains
November 2, 1996

Each component of the model is represented by a glyph, the name of the component and a definition, the meaning of the symbolism behind the glyph and a representation of the glyph that you can use in quick sketching, or shorthand notation.

7 Domains

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Glyph Etymology Symbology Quick
Glyph
BODY OF KNOWLEDGE: (knowledge) State or fact of knowing. The sum or range of what has been perceived, discovered. Understanding gained through experience, study. Confess, recognize. The content of a book or document. Container. Torch: the emblem of truth; the symbol of purification¹
PROCESS FACILITATION: (process) A system of operations in the production of something. A series of actions that bring about a result. Proceed. (facilitation) To free from difficulties or obstacles; make easier, aid, assist. Easy. Three arrows: the light of supreme power¹
EDUCATION: To provide withknowledge or training. To discipline, train or devleop. To bring up. Apple: thirst for knowledge¹
ENVIRONMENT: Something that supports. The total of circumstances surrounding an organism or group of organisms; combination of external or extrinsic physical conditions that affect and influence the growth and devleopment of organisms. To turn around the circle. Tree: life of the cosmos, growth, an axis linking different worlds¹
Sun: heroic and courageous force
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Water: preserver of life
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TECHNICAL SYSTEMS: (technical) Derived from the systematic procedure by which a complex or scientific task is accomplished. Abstract or theoretical. According to principle; industrial/mechanical. Pertainint to or involving technology. Skill, art. Compass: the act of creation; the power of measurement or delineation¹
PROJECT MANAGEMENT: (project) A plan or proposal; scheme. To transport in one's imagination. to cause an image to appear on a surface. To throw forth. (management) The act, manner or practice of handling or controlling something. To direct the use of. Arrow: the light of supreme power¹
Star: the spirit rising upward toward a point of origin
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VENTURE MANAGEMENT: (venture) An undertaking that is dangerous, daring, or of doubtful outcome. To take a risk or dare. To arrive. (management) The act, manner or practice of handling or controlling something. To direct the use of. longboat (ship): joy, happiness, living to transcend, arrival at safe haven¹

Definitions are paraphrased from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language New College Edition, 1976

Symbolism is taken from either Carl G. Liungman's Dictionary of Symbols² or J.E. Cirlot's A Dictionary of Symbols¹ or a combination of both.

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