| Window | is made up of the frame, the sash and the glazing |
| Frame | the outer frame of a window that is installed in the wall |
| Internal / external visible surface of the frame | the surfaces of the frame that are visible from the inside / outside following installation |
| Frame tolerance | Measure from the outer edge of the sash to the terminal edge of the frame following installation |
| Sash | moving part of a window |
| Internal / external visible surface of the sash | the surfaces of the sash that are visible from the inside / outside |
| Sash tolerance | Measure from the outer edge of the sash to the glass strip |
| Rebate step height | Measure between the internal visible surface of the frame and the internal visible surface of the sash |
| Sash height | Height of the sash, in short, FH |
| Sash width | Width of the sash, in short, FB |
| Opening width | Distance between frame and sash at the main closing edge |
| Opening angle | Angle between frame and sash |
| Main closing edge | Sash edge that is opposite the hinge side |
| Secondary closing edge | Sash edge from the hinge side to the main closing edge |