The Acknowledge verb is used to acknowledge the application receipt of a Process request. This function conveys the result of the original request. An example of this is Acknowledge PO, where a Process PO has been issued and the corresponding business application acknowledges the receipt of the PO and responds with an acceptance or a counter offer.

Defines a set of data about the relationship between an employer and employee or former employee that is relevant to the provisioning of outsourced benefits and payroll systems. It is "indicative" data in that the target system has business rules and logic to administer the employee's compensation and/or benefits programs based on the data supplied. OED Indicative n. That points out, states, or declares; That indicates, points out, or directs; that hints or suggests; Furnishing indications of; suggestive of. See detailed documentation of IndicativeData components.