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+[glossary]
+[[glossary]]
+= Glossary of terms
+
+<<a_glos>> | <<b_glos>> | <<c_glos>> | <<d_glos>> | <<e_glos>> | <<f_glos>> | <<g_glos>> | <<h_glos>> | <<i_glos>> | <<j_glos>> | <<k_glos>> | <<l_glos>> | <<m_glos>> | <<n_glos>> | <<o_glos>> | <<p_glos>> | <<q_glos>> | <<r_glos>> | <<s_glos>> | <<t_glos>> | <<u_glos>> | V | <<w_glos>> | X | Y | Z
+
+[float]
+[[a_glos]]
+== A
+
+[glossary]
+[[glossary-alerts-and-actions]] Alerts and Actions ::
++
+--
+// tag::alerts-and-actions-def[]
+A {kib} app that provides comprehensive views across alert types and tools. It
+allows you to manage all your alerts and connector configurations in one
+place and view the active alert instances. Alerts and Actions works along side <<glossary-watcher,Watcher>>.
+Refer to {kibana-ref}/alerting-getting-started.html[Alerts and Actions].
+// end::alerts-and-actions-def[]
+--
+
+[[glossary-action]] action ::
+// tag::action-def[]
+The alert-specific response that occurs when an alert fires. The response is
+customizable and can contain a number of alert context variables. An action
+can be channelled to external services through a connector. An alert can have multiple actions.
+Refer to
+{kibana-ref}/action-types.html[Action and connector types].
+// end::action-def[]
+
+[[glossary-action-type]] action type ::
+// tag::action-type-def[]
+A programatically defined integration with another service, with an expected
+set of configuration and parameters.
+// end::action-type-def[]
+
+[[glossary-advanced-settings]] Advanced Settings ::
+// tag::advanced-settings-def[]
+A UI for editing the settings that control the appearance and behavior
+(for example, date format, default index) of {kib}. The UI is part of Management.
+For more information, see {kibana-ref}/advanced-options.html[Advanced Settings].
+// end::advanced-settings-def[]
+
+[float]
+[[b_glos]]
+== B
+
+[[glossary-basemap]] basemap ::
+// tag::basemap-def[]
+The background detail necessary to orient the location of a map.
+// end::basemap-def[]
+
+[[glossary-blocklist]] block list ::
+// tag::blocklist-def[]
+A filtering rule that excludes one or more members from a set.
+// end::blocklist-def[]
+
+
+[float]
+[[c_glos]]
+== C
+
+[[glossary-certainty-map]] certainty ::
+// tag::certainty-def[]
+Specifies how many documents must contain a pair of terms before it is considered
+to be a useful connection in a graph.
+// end::certainty-def[]
+
+[[glossary-choropleth-map]] choropleth map ::
+// tag::choropleth-map-def[]
+A map that shade areas in proportion to metric values that represent an aggregate summary
+of a geographic characteristic (e.g. a map showing age or political
+affiliation across geopolitical boundaries).
+// end::choropleth-map-def[]
+
+
+[float]
+[[d_glos]]
+== D
+
+[glossary-data-source]] data source ::
+// tag::data-source-def[]
+The data source for a map, Canvas element, and visualizations.
+// end::data-source-def[]
+
+[glossary-data-source]] diversity field ::
+// tag::data-source-def[]
+A field for which only a certain number of documents will be accepted in your
+graph to avoid bias. For example, if you select "nationality" as a
+diversity field, a limited number of documents will be accepted per nationality
+in your sample.
+// end::data-source-def[]
+
+[glossary-drilldown]] drilldown ::
+// tag::drilldown-def[]
+Custom navigation paths between apps. Refer to {kibana-ref}/drilldowns.html[Use drilldowns for dashboard actions].
+// end::drilldown-def[]
+
+
+
+[float]
+[[e_glos]]
+== E
+
+[[glossary-edge]] edge ::
+// tag::edge-def[]
+In network diagrams, the links (often lines) between nodes that denote a relationship.
+The width of the edges represents the strength of the relationship.
+// end::edge-def[]
+
+
+[[glossary-ems]] Elastic Maps Service (EMS) ::
+// tag::ems-def[]
+A service that serves basemap tiles, shape files, and other key features
+that are essential for visualizing geospatial data.
+// end::ems-def[]
+
+
+[float]
+[[f_glos]]
+== F
+
+[float]
+[[g_glos]]
+== G
+
+[[glossary-GeoJSON]] GeoJSON ::
+// tag::GeoJSON-def[]
+An open-standard file format for storing geospatial vector data.
+// end::GeoJSON-def[]
+
+
+[float]
+[[h_glos]]
+== H
+
+[[glossary-heat map]] heat map ::
+// tag::GeoJSON-def[]
+A geographic visualization in which point data is clustered to show locations with higher densities.
+// end::GeoJSON-def[]
+
+
+[float]
+[[i_glos]]
+== I
+
+[float]
+[[j_glos]]
+== J
+
+[float]
+[[k_glos]]
+== K
+
+[[glossary-kql]] {kib} Query Language (KQL) ::
+// tag::kql-def[]
+The default language for querying in {kib}. The {kib} Query Language provides
+support for scripted fields.
+// end::kql-def[]
+
+
+[float]
+[[l_glos]]
+== L
+
+[[glossary-lucene]] Lucene query syntax ::
+// tag::lucene-def[]
+The query syntax for {kib}’s legacy query language. The Lucene query
+syntax is available under the options menu in the query bar and from the
+<<glossary-advanced-settings,Advanced Settings UI>>.
+// end::lucene-def[]
+
+[float]
+[[m_glos]]
+== M
+
+[[glossary-map]] map ::
+// tag::map-def[]
+A series of layers, drawn in a particular order.
+Refer to {kibana-ref}/maps.html[Maps].
+// end::map-def[]
+
+
+[[glossary-map-layer]] map layer ::
+// tag::map-layer-def[]
+A representation of geographic data using symbols and labels. Refer to <<glossary-map,map>>.
+// end::map-layer-def[]
+
+[[glossary-maps]] Maps ::
+// tag::maps-def[]
+An app for visual exploration and analysis of geospatial data.  Supports multiple layers
+and data sources, mapping of individual geo points and shapes, and dynamic client-side styling.
+Refer to {kibana-ref}/maps.html[Maps].
+// end::maps-def[]
+
+
+[float]
+[[n_glos]]
+== N
+
+[float]
+[[o_glos]]
+== O
+
+[float]
+[[p_glos]]
+== P
+
+[float]
+[[q_glos]]
+== Q
+
+[[glossary-query-bar]] space ::
+// tag::query-bar-def[]
+A text field that enables you to submit a query expression that specifies what
+information you want to retrieve and interact with.
+// end::query-bar-def[]
+
+
+[float]
+[[r_glos]]
+== R
+
+[float]
+[[s_glos]]
+== S
+
+[[glossary-saved-object]] saved object ::
+// tag::saved-object-def[]
+An object that stores data for later use. A saved object can be a
+dashboard, visualization, map, index pattern, or Canvas workpad.
+// end::saved-object-def[]
+
+[[glossary-saved-search]] saved search ::
+// tag::saved-search-def[]
+The query text, filters, and time filter that make up a search,
+saved for later retrieval and reuse.
+// end::saved-search-def[]
+
+[[glossary-scripted-field]] scripted field ::
+// tag::scripted-field-def[]
+A field that computes data on the fly from the data in your {es} indices.
+Scripted field data is shown in Discover and you can use them in your visualizations.
+// end::scripted-field-def[]
+
+[[glossary-space]] space ::
+// tag::space-def[]
+A place for organizing dashboards, visualizations, and other saved objects by category.
+For example, you might create a space based on a team, use case, or individual.
+// end::space-def[]
+
+[[glossary-feature-space]] Spaces ::
+// tag::space-feature-def[]
+A feature allows you to organize your dashboards, visualizations, and
+other saved objects into meaningful categories. Refer to
+{kibana-ref}/xpack-spaces.html[Spaces].
+// end::space-feature-def[]
+
+[[glossary-stack-monitoring]] Stack Monitoring ::
+// tag::stack-monitoring-def[]
+Features that enable you to monitor the Elastic Stack, including health and
+performance data for {es}, Logstash, and Beats. You can also monitor {kib}
+and route that data to the monitoring cluster. Refer to
+{kibana-ref}/xpack-monitoring.html[Stack Monitoring].
+// end::stack-monitoring-def[]
+
+
+[float]
+[[t_glos]]
+== T
+
+[[glossary-term-join]] term join ::
+// tag::term-join-def[]
+A shared key that combines vector features with the results of an
+{es} terms aggregation. Term joins augment vector features with
+properties for data-driven styling and rich tooltip content in maps.
+// end::term-join-def[]
+
+[[glossary-time-filter]] time filter ::
+// tag::time-filter-def[]
+A control that constrains the search results to a particular time period.
+// end::time-filter-def[]
+
+[[glossary-time-series-data]] time series data ::
+// tag::time-series-data[]
+A control that constrains the search results to a particular time period.
+// end::time-series-data[]
+
+
+
+[float]
+[[u_glos]]
+== U
+
+[[glossary-upgrade-assistant]] Upgrade Assistant ::
+// tag::upgrade-assistant-def[]
+A feature that helps prepare you for an upgrade to the next major version of
+{es}. The assistant identifies the deprecated settings in your cluster and
+indices and guides you through resolving issues, including reindexing. Refer to
+{kibana-ref}/upgrade-assistant.html[Upgrade Assistant].
+// end::upgrade-assistant-def[]
+
+
+[float]
+[[v_glos]]
+== V
+
+[[glossary-vector]] vector ::
+// tag::vector-def[]
+Points, lines, and polygons used to represent a map.
+// end::vector-def[]
+
+[[glossary-visualzation]] visualization ::
+// tag::visualzation-def[]
+A graphical representation of query results (e.g., a histogram, line graph, pie chart, or heat map).
+// end::visualization-def[]
+
+
+[float]
+[[w_glos]]
+== W
+
+[[glossary-watcher]] Watcher ::
+// tag::watcher-def[]
+The original suite of alerting features.
+Refer to
+{kibana-ref}/watcher.html[Watcher].
+// end::watcher-def[]

docs/index.asciidoc

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+include::glossary.asciidoc[]
+
 include::redirects.asciidoc[]