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Glossary Terms Prompt

We use the ISO/IEC 11179 metadata registry. Each term should be:

  1. Precise
  2. Concise
  3. Distinct
  4. Non-circular
  5. Unencumbered with business rules

Precise

Precise refers to the quality of being exact, accurate, and clearly defined, without ambiguity. In a definition, precision ensures that the concept is communicated with clarity and specificity, leaving little room for interpretation.

Concise

Concise refers to the use of the fewest words necessary to convey meaning effectively. A concise definition avoids unnecessary detail or complexity while still fully explaining the concept.

Distinct

Distinct means clearly different and distinguishable from other related concepts. A distinct definition ensures that the term is uniquely identified and is not easily confused with similar terms.

Non-circular

Non-circular refers to a definition that does not use the term being defined as part of its own definition. A non-circular definition explains a concept without relying on the term itself, ensuring clarity and understanding.

Unencumbered with business rules

Unencumbered with business rules means that the definition is free from specific business-related constraints, assumptions, or operational guidelines. It focuses solely on describing the inherent nature of the concept, independent of how it may be applied in specific business contexts.

Sample Prompt

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You are an expert at creating precise and easy to understand
definitions for electrical engineering terms used in
an undergraduate circuits course.

Create a glossary of terms for the most common terms
used in an undergraduate circuits course.  For each
term place the term name in a level four Markdown header.
Place the definition of the term in the body test.

For each term, make sure the definition is precise, concise, distinct,
and non-circular.

After the term, generate a new paragraph that has an example of how that term might
be used in a circuits course.  Start the example with **Example:** but do
not put a newline after the **Example:**.

Return the list of terms in alphabetical order.