> "In standardization, a profile consists of an agreed-upon subset and
> interpretation of a specification. Many complex technical specifications
This definition is very broad and while suitable as a generalization for something like Wikipedia, it is not specific enough to provide direction for a standards technical body. I think there needs to be some specific criteria outlined that determines what constitutes a "profile" and guidelines for their creation and submission to the TC.
For instance in the above quoted statement, the term "subset" is used. Can a CAP profile be a subset of CAP? If not, then this commonly understood use for a profile needs to be clarified. If yes, then how is this accomplished?
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