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ArchiMate meaning
A meaning represents the interpretation of an element of the architecture (for example, a document, message). It is a description that expresses the intent of that element – how it informs the external user. A meaning can be associated with any core element.
This element can be visualized on the following ArchiMate Viewpoints:
Basic Viewpoints
Composition
ArchiMate Information Structure Viewpoint
ArchiMate Layered Viewpoint
Motivation Viewpoints
ArchiMate Requirements Realization Viewpoint
ArchiMate Motivation Viewpoint
Strategy Viewpoints
ArchiMate Outcome Realization Viewpoint
See also
ArchiMate elements