Glossary
Centralized glossary of terms and definitions used across the EBRAINS research infrastructure.
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Terms
| Term | Abbreviation | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| application programming interface | API | An application programming interface is a formally defined specification that enables software components to communicate through structured requests and responses using a defined protocol. |
| core service | — | Any service that provides a function or activity important to fulfill the primary offering or value of a research infrastructure. |
| EBRAINS research infrastructure | EBRAINS RI | The EBRAINS research infrastructure is a distributed, community-driven digital research infrastructure serving brain-related research. |
| operations service | — | Any service that provides a fundamental, day-to-day function or activity essential for running a research infrastructure. |
| partnering service | — | Any service providing enriching functions or activities that complement the primary offerings or values of a research infrastructure. |
| service | — | A service is a provider-delivered offering that enables a user to access or benefit from a capability, function, or resource. As an umbrella term, it covers both digital and non-digital services. |