Quality of cement based composites such as concrete, stucco, dry mixes etc., are characterized by definition of their physical characteristics. Mostly they are: mechanical, water retention, work time, setting time and rheology. In recent studies most of the characteristics of composites divided into groups that received common name. Strength based studies, durability etc. are relate to the physical-mechanical properties. Whilst some authors relate setting time, workflow, consistency and etc. to the rheological properties. This paper presents review and comparison of different works on question of modern determination by studies on definition of the terminology for physical and rheological properties.