1.1This terminology covers a repository of definitions essential for the business of Committee D07.

1.2The following criteria shall be followed by Subcommittee D07.91 in selecting terms and associated definitions for inclusion in this terminology.

1.2.1Terms and associated definitions shall be selected if they are in general use in the conduct of the standards over which D07 has jurisdiction.

1.2.2Terms and associated definitions in general industrial or technical use that are not unique to wood or wood-based products are not included.

1.2.3Terms and associated definitions that are unique to a single D07 standard and defined therein or generally understood or adequately defined in other readily available sources may not be included in this terminology.

1.3When a term is used in an ASTM document for which Committee D07 is responsible, it is included in this terminology only when judged an essential term by Subcommittee D07.91.

1.4A definition is a single sentence with additional information included in discussion notes.

1.5Terms and definitions shall be reviewed every 5 years; the year of last review is appended.

1.6This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.