Node A6 · Acronym decoder
INCOSE
International Council on Systems Engineering
What it actually means
The professional society for systems engineering — publisher of the INCOSE Systems Engineering Handbook, the requirements-writing guide most style rules trace to, and the SEP/ESEP certifications. Its working groups are where much of the discipline's shared vocabulary and practice gets negotiated.
Where you'll meet it
Professional certification, the SE handbook on every practitioner's shelf, and requirements-quality guidance.