A term looking identical to another term, but having a different meaning.
For example, bill as a bank note and bill as a list (of materials) are homonyms.
The basis for successful RE is a common understanding of the terms used. The CPRE Glossary covers the core terms of Requirements Engineering—it is the central reference work across all CPRE modules and levels! The RE@Agile Glossary supplements the CPRE Glossary with terms for Requirements Engineering in an agile environment.
The glossaries are also available in various languages for download.
The CPRE Glossary: An overview of the most important Requirements Engineering terms
Please note that the definitions of terms in the glossaries are deliberately in English only in order to exclude any ambiguities or scope for interpretation that may result from translations.
A term looking identical to another term, but having a different meaning.
For example, bill as a bank note and bill as a list (of materials) are homonyms.