> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.trade.mn/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.trade.mn/api-doc/public-api-endpoints/terminology.md).

# Terminology

These terms will be used throughout the documentation, so it is recommended especially for new users to read to help their understanding of the API.

* `base asset` refers to the asset that is the `quantity` of a symbol. For the symbol TRD/MNT, TRD would be the `base asset`.
* `quote asset` refers to the asset that is the `price` of a symbol. For the symbol TRD/MNT, MNT would be the `quote asset`.