 | Term | Definition |
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data |
facts and statistics used for reference or analysis |
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data element |
a piece of data |
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datum |
a theoretically exact point, axis or plane derived from the true geometric counterpart |
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datum dimension |
a dimensioning system where each dimension originates from a common surface |
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design brief |
a written plan that identifies a problem to be solved, its criteria and constraints. |
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design process |
a systematic problem-solving strategy |
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design statement |
a part of the design brief that challenges the designer |
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diameter |
a straight line that is measured from side to side through the center of a circle |
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dimension |
a measurable extent, such as length, width and height |
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hidden line |
a line type that represents an edge that is not clearly visible; (hidden) |
