Any of the main architectural elements that compose a CMMI model. Some of the main elements of a CMMI model include specific practices, generic practices, specific goals, generic goals, process areas, capability levels, and maturity levels.

1. This glossary is from Appendix C of Technical Report CMU/SEI-2002-TR-004.
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