Glossary

Centralized glossary of terms and definitions used across the EBRAINS research infrastructure. This page is auto-generated from the EBRAINS Glossary repository.

Term	Abbreviation	Definition
application programming interface	API	A formally defined specification that enables software components to communicate through structured requests and responses using a defined protocol.	View
core service	EBRAINS RI	Any service that provides a function or activity important to fulfill the primary offering or value of a research infrastructure.	View
EBRAINS research infrastructure	EBRAINS RI	A distributed, community-driven digital research infrastructure serving brain-related research.	View
operations service	—	Any service that provides a fundamental, day-to-day function or activity essential for running a research infrastructure.	View
partnering service	EBRAINS RI	Any service providing enriching functions or activities that complement the primary offerings or values of a research infrastructure.	View
service	—	An action or set of tasks performed to meet the needs of an EBRAINS user or system. This term can be used as an umbrella term for all service types.	View

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