I have developed a convention which I must define by example. I plan to call it the “gestalt” operator.

To take a {card|page} from REF1’s book - if you take a card from REF1’s book, it is metaphorically physically taking the card from REF1’s possession. Presumably you intend to give the card back to REF1. If you take a page from REF1’s book, it is metaphorically copying the page, with that page never leaving REF1’s possession.

To {fork|mirror} a repository - to create a replica of a data repository with the expectation of continued updates. A fork is one extreme: both sides will make independent changes after the cutover. A mirror is a different extreme: one side will make changes, and the other will faithfully replicate them. There are also various combinations. Before the trigger time, they are visibly identical.

To {partition|appraise} a collection - the executor divides the collection into several lots based on price, and offers (on a commission basis) to either divide the collection equally on price, to purchase some or all of the items at the stated price, or to duplicate the items at the stated price. When there is not a clear market price for the items, having multiple appraisers is recommended.

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