a concrete instance of an object

a major change to an existing topic, for instance, updating it to cover the

An identified instance of an item.

An identified instance of a configuration item within a configuration structure for the purpose of tracking and auditing change history. A configuration Item may have a number of versions relating to the continuing development of that Configuration Item. In the first instance, a Configuration Item will be created and submitted. The configuration Item will then undergo a number of modifications as it is tested and errors corrected, or as changes are requested. Subsequent submissions of the Configuration Item will be distinguished by an increasing version number.

The status of a configuration item, consisting of one or more changes at the specification level. The functional specifications are therefore changed in relation to the earlier version.

An identified instance of a Configuration Item within a product breakdown structure or configuration structure for the purpose of tracking and auditing change history. Also used for software Configuration Items to define a specific identification released in development for drafting, review or modification, test or production.

the form of something with different details than earlier or later forms