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A capability maturity model structure wherein capability levels provide a recommended order for approaching process improvement within each specified process area. (See “staged representation,” “capability level,” and “process area.”)

1. This glossary is from Appendix C of Technical Report CMU/SEI-2002-TR-004.
2. ® CMMI is registered in the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office by Carnegie Mellon University.

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