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Table 1

Terminology for infrastructure performance indicators

Term	Explanation/definition
Desired outcome(s)	A forward-looking statement (or set of statements) of what it is that infrastructure is expected to enable. Note: Desired outcomes provide infrastructure with purpose; infrastructure performance cannot be meaningfully measured without them.
Outcome-oriented PI	A strategic PI directly aligned with one or more desired outcomes that infrastructure is expected to enable.
Outcome dimension	A specific component of a desired outcome. Note: This term is necessary, as it is postulated that desired outcomes are typically broad concepts comprising multiple dimensions and that they can be better understood and measured if decomposed into a set of simpler elements or outcome dimensions.
Outcome subdimensions	A specific component of an outcome dimension. Note: This term is necessary because in some instances outcome dimensions may also need to be decomposed further before they can be measured or understood.

Term	Explanation/definition
Desired outcome(s)	A forward-looking statement (or set of statements) of what it is that infrastructure is expected to enable.Note: Desired outcomes provide infrastructure with purpose; infrastructure performance cannot be meaningfully measured without them.
Outcome-oriented PI	A strategic PI directly aligned with one or more desired outcomes that infrastructure is expected to enable.
Outcome dimension	A specific component of a desired outcome.Note: This term is necessary, as it is postulated that desired outcomes are typically broad concepts comprising multiple dimensions and that they can be better understood and measured if decomposed into a set of simpler elements or outcome dimensions.
Outcome subdimensions	A specific component of an outcome dimension.Note: This term is necessary because in some instances outcome dimensions may also need to be decomposed further before they can be measured or understood.