Fork
A branch of the future created from a decision or constraint change. Forks should be comparable with the same horizon and shared baseline assumptions.
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CONTINIUMGLOSSARY
Decision simulation glossary
A shared vocabulary for reading outputs consistently. If you and the model use the same words, comparisons stay clean.
PROMPT TIP
"Compare two forks over 18 months.
Keep baseline assumptions fixed.
Return the top 5 deltas and their drivers."Use the vocabulary in your prompts to get tighter, more inspectable outputs.
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Horizon
The time window you care about, such as 6, 12, or 18 months. Long horizons amplify uncertainty, so interpret drivers rather than exact numbers.
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Delta
A measured difference between a fork and a baseline or between forks. Deltas matter more than absolute values for decision-making.
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Driver
A causal factor that explains deltas. Drivers should be legible: a small set of reasons you can inspect and challenge.
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Snapshot
A compact artifact meant for scanning: the top outcomes, key deltas, and primary drivers. Use it to decide where to drill down.
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Artifact
Any output object you can read, compare, or store, such as snapshots, timelines, or scenario trees.
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