terminology

name	terminology
description	Manage client-specific terminology and glossary

Terminology

Manage client-specific and industry-specific terminology.

What This Does

1. Loads terminology dictionary
2. Adds new terms and definitions
3. Updates existing definitions
4. Ensures consistency across deliverables
5. Provides terminology reference

Instructions for Claude

When this skill is invoked:

1. Load Terminology Dictionary

   • Check if 00_Engagement_Management/terminology.json exists
   • If not, create new dictionary
   • Load existing terms

2. Ask User Action

   • View all terms
   • Add new term
   • Update existing term
   • Search for term
   • Export glossary for deliverable

3. For Adding New Term Capture:

   • Term
   • Definition
   • Context (where used)
   • Acronym (if applicable)
   • Source (industry standard, client-specific, regulatory)

4. Maintain Terminology Categories

   Industry Terms (Maritime)

   • IMO, MARPOL, SOLAS
   • Port operations terminology
   • Vessel types and classifications
   • Maritime regulations

   Client-Specific Terms

   • Client's internal terminology
   • Project-specific abbreviations
   • Stakeholder titles
   • System names

   CPS Standard Terms

   • Service line terminology
   • Consulting frameworks
   • Deliverable types

5. Ensure Consistency

   • Check for duplicates
   • Flag conflicting definitions
   • Recommend standard usage
   • Update previous deliverables if needed

6. Export Glossary

   • Generate markdown glossary
   • Format for inclusion in deliverables
   • Sort alphabetically
   • Include categories

7. Save Updates

   • Update terminology.json
   • Timestamp changes
   • Confirm save

Terminology JSON Structure

{
  "industry_terms": {
    "IMO": {
      "full_name": "International Maritime Organization",
      "definition": "...",
      "context": "Regulatory compliance"
    }
  },
  "client_terms": {
    "...": {}
  },
  "cps_terms": {
    "...": {}
  }
}

Reference

See .claude/skills/configuration/references/terminology.md for detailed implementation.