(DoD) To compare critically two or more items or documents concerning the same general subject; normally accomplished in the processing and exploitation portion of the intelligence process. See also intelligence process.
(DoD) The grouping together of related items to provide a record of events and facilitate further processing.
(DoD) The grouping together of related items to provide a record of events and facilitate further processing.
Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms. 31 January 2011.
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