Friday, September 28, 2012

Naming Processes

Avoid weak verbs, like process (unless process is broad and there is no better name for it).
The name should consist of a verb phrase followed by a noun phrase, as in "validate insurance coverage."
The name should end with a noun phrase that relates to the object that the verb is acting on, for example, determine tax bracket.
The verb phrase should highlight the goal of the process, rather than the method used to carry it out. For example, determine is better than calculate or look up.
Use a verb phrase with a single verb, such as adjudicate.
Acquire
Determine
Remove
Add
Identify
Report
Adjudicate
Maintain
Reject
Assess
Manage
Review
Calculate
Merge
Roll Back
Cancel
Modify
Select
Change
Obtain
Specify
Check
Plan
Submit
Conduct
Query
Update
Control
Record
Validate
Create
Receive
Verify
Delete
Request



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