Continuity
Definition(s):
Strategic and tactical capability, pre-approved by management, of an organization to plan for and respond to conditions, situations, and events in order to continue operations at an acceptable predefined level. ASIS Editor’s Note: Continuity, as used in this Standard, is the more general term for operational and business continuity to ensure an organization’s ability to continue operating outside of normal operating conditions. It applies not only to for profit companies, but organizations of all natures, such as non-governmental, public interest, and governmental organizations.
Source: ASIS
Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
continuity (noun)1.
a) uninterrupted connection, succession, or union
b) uninterrupted duration or especially without essential change - continuation
2.
something that has, exhibits, or provides continuity as
a) a script or scenario in the performing arts
b) transitional spoken or musical matter especially for a radio or television program
c) the story and dialogue of a comic strip
3.
the property of being mathematically - continuous
Merriam-Webster Online Thesaurus
continuity (noun)uninterrupted or lasting existence
SYNONYMS:
abidance, ceaselessness, continuance, continuity, continuousness, durability, duration, endurance, persistence, subsistenceRELATED WORDS:
drawing out, elongation, extension, lengthening, prolongation, prolonging, stretching; enduringness, permanence; survivalNEAR ANTONYMS:
abridgment ( abridgement), curtailment, cutback, shortening