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From: "Cassidy, Patrick J." <pcassidy@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2007 19:12:16 -0400
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In discussions I use:
"A representation of the structure of concepts and the relations
between them, in a form that a computer can reason with."    (01)

Pat    (02)

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> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:ontology-summit-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf 
> Of Peter F Brown
> Sent: Friday, April 20, 2007 7:08 PM
> To: Ontology Summit 2007 Forum
> Subject: Re: [ontology-summit] Ontology Framework Draft 
> StatementfortheOntology Summit
> 
> Too many too's... ;-)
> 
> But seriously, are we looking for a Gartner Group-style 4 word
mission
> statement to make it sound good, or do we want a formulation that
> actually does mean something and that we can agree on? 
> Brevity does not
> always equate with clarity: if I have to choose to sacrifice one, it
> would be brevity.
> 
> Peter
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: ontology-summit-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:ontology-summit-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Deborah
> MacPherson
> Sent: 20 April 2007 16:02
> To: Ontology Summit 2007 Forum
> Subject: Re: [ontology-summit] Ontology Framework Draft Statement
> fortheOntology Summit
> 
> >  "a formal description of terms that represent concepts and
> > relationships in as
> > chosen subject matter of interest"
> 
> is too long, too much of a mouthful of too many words.
> 
> Debbie
> 
> On 4/20/07, Uschold, Michael F <michael.f.uschold@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> > Its almost good enough... But an ontology is more than just about
> terms.
> >
> > How about:
> >
> >  "a formal description of terms that represent concepts and
> > relationships in as
> > chosen subject matter of interest"
> >
> > Mike
> >
> >
> >
> > ==========================
> > Michael Uschold
> > M&CT, Phantom Works
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> > michael.f.uschold@xxxxxxxxxx
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> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Peter F Brown [mailto:peter@xxxxxxxxxx]
> > Sent: Friday, April 20, 2007 3:08 PM
> > To: Ontology Summit 2007 Forum
> > Subject: Re: [ontology-summit] Ontology Framework Draft 
> Statement for
> > theOntology Summit
> >
> > I agree: we've worked with the definition "a formal descriptions of
> > terms and the relationships between them" [1] as being good 
> enough to
> > know what we talking about when we're talking about what 
> we're talking
> > about...and "good enough" should be good enough.
> >
> > Peter
> >
> > [1] From 'OASIS Reference Model for Service-Oriented Architecture',
> p17,
> > see
> > 
> http://www.oasis-open.org/committees/download.php/19679/soa-rm-cs.pdf
> >
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: ontology-summit-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > [mailto:ontology-summit-bounces@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of
Chris
> > Welty
> > Sent: 19 April 2007 20:23
> > To: Ontology Summit 2007 Forum
> > Subject: Re: [ontology-summit] Ontology Framework Draft 
> Statement for
> > the Ontology Summit
> >
> >
> > Surely after 15 years we can do better than "specification of a
> > conceptualization"?  Isn't it time we put that one to rest?
> >
> > -Chris
> >
> > Obrst, Leo J. wrote:
> > > All,
> > >
> > > Here is our draft statement about the Ontology Framework. 
> We invite
> > > you to consider and discuss this -- now and in next 
> week's sessions.
> > > We intend this to be an inclusive characterization of what an
> ontology
> >
> > > is. Inclusive: meaning that we invite you to consider 
> where you and
> > > your community is with respect to these dimensions. If you have
> > > concerns or issues, restatements or elaborations, please 
> let us know
> > > now and next week. This will shortly be posted on the 
> Framework Wiki
> > page:
> > >
> >
> http://ontolog.cim3.net/cgi-bin/wiki.pl?OntologySummit2007_Fra
> meworksFor
> > Consideration.
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks much,
> > >
> > > Tom Gruber, Michael Gruninger, Pat Hayes, Deborah McGuinness, Leo
> > > Obrst
> > >
> > > _____________________________________________
> > > Dr. Leo Obrst       The MITRE Corporation, Information Semantics
> > > lobrst@xxxxxxxxx    Center for Innovative Computing & Informatics
> > > Voice: 703-983-6770 7515 Colshire Drive, M/S H305
> > > Fax: 703-983-1379   McLean, VA 22102-7508, USA
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
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