International standard iso 9000

3.7.6 
record
document (3.7.2) stating results achieved or providing evidence of activities performed
NOTE 1 Records can be used, for example, to document traceability (3.5.4) and to provide evidence of verification
(3.8.4), preventive action (3.6.4) and corrective action (3.6.5).
NOTE 2 Generally records need not be under revision control.
3.8 Terms relating to examination
3.8.1 
objective evidence
data supporting the existence or verity of something
NOTE Objective evidence may be obtained through observation, measurement, test (3.8.3), or other means.
3.8.2 
inspection
conformity evaluation by observation and judgement accompanied as appropriate by measurement, testing or
gauging
[ISO/IEC Guide 2]
3.8.3 
test
determination of one or more characteristics (3.5.1) according to a procedure (3.4.5)
3.8.4 
verification
confirmation, through the provision of objective evidence (3.8.1), that specified requirements (3.1.2) have
been fulfilled

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NOTE 1 The term “verified” is used to designate the corresponding status.
NOTE 2 Confirmation can comprise activities such as
— performing alternative calculations,
— comparing a new design specification (3.7.3) with a similar proven design specification,
— undertaking tests (3.8.3) and demonstrations, and
— reviewing documents prior to issue.
3.8.5 
validation
confirmation, through the provision of objective evidence (3.8.1), that the requirements (3.1.2) for a specific
intended use or application have been fulfilled
NOTE 1 The term “validated” is used to designate the corresponding status.
NOTE 2 The use conditions for validation can be real or simulated.