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Paradigm

By F. John Reh, About.com

Definition: A paradigm is a pattern or example. In business it is a framework of behaviors or set of rules action governing people's actions and assumptions.
Pronunciation: para dime
Examples: The earth-centric paradigm of the solar system has been replaced by the sun-centric paradigm.
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