When applying modeling languages and working in a repository, it is very important that there is agreement on the modeling languages and the modeling and naming conventions. This can be achieved by developing a community where this capability is jointly developed and maintained.

A (potentially re-usable) component of enterprise capability that can be combined with other building blocks to deliver architectures and solutions.

A particular ability that a business may possess or exchange to achieve a specific purpose.

An ability that an organization, person, or system possesses.

A highly detailed description of the architectural approach to realize a particular solution or solution aspect.

A discrete portion of a capability architecture that delivers specific value. When all increments have been completed, the capability has been realized.

A technical capability required to provide enabling infrastructure that supports the delivery of applications.

Around an architecture repository, an organization can define a number of capabilities and goals to determine a starting point for introducing this change in the architecture capability within the organization. This defines a point on the horizon for the target architecture.