2020-1006: [Divergent definitions of terms]

[r-scotti]

The general issue is "how to reach consensus on terms definitions".
Just as a tiny example, in my appreciation, the term 'absolute error' is better defined in this Wolfram page than here

[baileythegreen]

@r-scotti I generally look at proposed definitions (or ones in PRs suggesting changes) and compare them to definitions elsewhere, discuss them with our other English editor and other people I know, before I submit my review. Sometimes this discussion takes place in comments on the PR itself, if the other parties are the other editors. But I can't speak for all of the editors, and I've only been part of the team for six weeks, or so.

If you want to discuss specific definitions prior to submitting a PR, an issue named specifically for the term in question would be a good place to start. Tagging me might be a good next step.

I agree that the Wolfram definition you cite is better. And I don't like that the current Glossario one is venturing an opinion.

[r-scotti]

Good evening. Thanks for writing. I more or less understood the procedure you follow to reach consensus. I tried to transfer my comment to a GitHub issue, Hope I correctly understood your suggestions. Sincerely, Roberto Scotti

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[baileythegreen]

See Issue #267 for discussion of Absolute Error definition.