generalization

taxonomic relationship between a more general element and a more specific element where the more specific element is fully consistent with the more general element and contains additional information
NOTE 1 to entry: The more general class is referred to as the superclass.
NOTE 2 to entry: The more specific class is referred to as the subclass.
NOTE 3 to entry: “Fully consistent” means that the subclass has all of the properties and relationships of the superclass.

Application Area: ITS Architecture