Relationship

  1. (Noun) A connection between a source and target concept. Classified as structural, dependency, dynamic, or other.

    Original Source: ArchiMate® 3.1 Specification | Doc. No. C197

    Reference: Section 2.15, “Relationship” in the ArchiMate® 3.1 Specification, a standard of The Open Group (C197), November 2019, published by The Open Group

  2. (Noun) Primarily used to depict the connections between (or interactions with) data objects.

    Description: In the IT4IT™ Reference Architecture, relationships are based on three design principles: System of Record, System of Engagement, and System of Insight.

    Original Source: The Open Group Snapshot: IT4IT™ Standard, Version 3.0: A Reference Architecture for Managing Digital | Doc. No. S220

    Reference: The Open Group Snapshot: The Open Group IT4IT™ Standard, Version 3.0: A Reference Architecture for Managing Digital (S220), February 2022, published by The Open Group