DefinitionA <TERMS OF REFERENCE> is an <InformationObject> and a <DOCUMENT> that defines the purpose and structures of a project, committee, meeting, negotiation, or any similar collection of people who have agreed to work together to accomplish a shared goal. It shows how the object in question will be defined, developed, and verified and should also provide a documented basis for making future decisions and for confirming or developing a common understanding of the scope among stakeholders