CONOP | Glossary

Definition:

Concept of operations (CONOP) is a document describing what a system does in easily understood language allowing those without a technical background to know what it is and how it functions.

The CONOP can be used to get stakeholders in the system to agree on such understanding and knowledge and provide clarity of purpose to a project.

Further Reading:

Book: Disciplined Agile Delivery by Scott Ambler and Mark Lines.