definition
Reference status denotes a clearly defined conceptual difference or boundary concept in the context of decision and system logics.
Comparison model
Reference status is understood as a conceptual comparison in which two named concepts are distinguished from each other along defined criteria, without establishing an evaluation or preference.
Demarcation
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