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Product terms

Learn the key terms used in the Lemma app.

Use these terms consistently in product docs.

TermMeaning
StudyThe main object you create in Lemma. It contains the goal, format, follow-up depth, questions, sessions, and outputs.
Text conversationA study format where participants answer in writing.
Voice conversationA study format where participants speak with the AI moderator.
Follow-up depthThe amount of probing Lemma should do during the conversation.
Quick pulseA short study with 3-5 questions and minimal follow-ups.
Standard interviewA typical study with 6-10 questions and light probing.
Deep diveA longer study with 12-18 questions and richer probing.
SessionA completed participant conversation inside a study.
ResponsesThe study tab where completed sessions are reviewed.
TranscriptThe source dialogue between the interviewer and participant.
DocA generated research-style document output.
SlidesA generated presentation-style output.
Research AgentA study-level chat surface that can answer questions about transcripts, reports, and analyses.
ContactA person stored in the workspace participant database.
ParticipantA person who completes a study session.
SegmentA saved filtered group of contacts.
TopicA subscription category participants can opt in or out of.
PropertyA custom attribute stored on contacts.
Audio creditsUsage credits for voice conversations.
Text interviewsUsage allowance for text conversations.

Marketing vs app language

The marketing wedge is "adaptive voice forms." The app uses "Study" as the main object.

Docs should bridge both:

Create a Lemma study when you want to replace a shallow static form with an adaptive text or voice conversation.

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