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Depending on the context, "Optimal" might be better for "A," since
that implies recognition of practical constraints that "Ideal"
doesn't.
"Warning" should be reserved for situations that could result in death
or serious bodily injury, and "Caution" for situations that might
result in property damage.
How about Optimal / Acceptable / Inferior / Unacceptable?
On Mon, Sep 28, 2009 at 12:00 PM, Leisa Ashbaugh
<leisa -dot- ashbaugh -at- aisystems -dot- org> wrote:
> HI -
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> I need to create a hierarchy of acceptance to used to describe and help
> analyze results in our software in a 'scoreboard' type display. I need
> four levels - very simple, one word descriptors. Each level has a
> corresponding color icon (can be user-defined).
>
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> This is what I have come up with so far, but wonder if I can do better:
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> Green - Result range A = Ideal [best that can be
> expected]
>
> Yellow - Result range B = Acceptable [good, but could
> possibly be improved, depending on a variety of factors]
>
> Orange - Result range C = Caution [way less than ideal,
> user should seriously consider changing the scenario to get better
> results]
>
> Red - Result range D = Warning [bad results, do not
> ignore]
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> Note: Parenthetical statements not in the UI
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> Suggestions to improve? Really only need input on the names - I can't
> change anything else. I only get daily-digest, so reply to my email too,
> please. ...
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