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# Glossary
## Activity
Refers to the work carried out by an individual or an organization within a process.
Activities can be classified into three categories: Task, Subprocess, and Call Activity.
These activities can be either atomic or non-atomic.
Atomic activities are indivisible and represent single tasks, while non-atomic activities involve multiple steps or subprocesses that work together to achieve a larger objective.
## Process Instance
A Process Instance is a specific occurrence of a Process Model that is executed within a workflow engine.
## Process Model
A Process Model is a visual representation of a process that defines the sequence of activities, decisions, and interactions required to achieve a particular goal.