Summary
This article explains how you use the Workday Glossary to understand common Workday terms and their PeopleSoft equivalents. This glossary helps you interpret reports, tasks, and screens when working in Workday.
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Glossary
Objective or Task
Use the Workday Glossary to look up definitions of Workday terms and understand how they relate to legacy PeopleSoft terminology.
Instructions
Access and Use the Workday Glossary
- Open the Workday Glossary document.
- Locate the Workday Term column.
- Find the term you want to understand.
- Review the corresponding PeopleSoft Term, if listed.
- Read the Definition to understand how the term is used in Workday.
Compare Workday and PeopleSoft Terminology
- Locate a familiar PeopleSoft Term in the glossary.
- Review the paired Workday Term.
- Use the definition to understand how the function or concept is represented in Workday.
Use Glossary Terms in Daily Work
- Reference glossary definitions when reviewing reports or tasks in Workday.
- Use glossary terminology when communicating with managers, timekeepers, or HR partners.
- Rely on definitions to interpret approvals, business processes, and notifications correctly.
Outcome
You can correctly interpret Workday terms, understand their PeopleSoft equivalents, and navigate Workday tasks and reports with greater confidence.