International standard iso

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

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.

3.8.6
qualification process
process (3.4.1) to demonstrate the ability to fulfil specified requirements (3.1.2)

NOTE 1 The term “qualified” is used to designate the corresponding status.

NOTE 2 Qualification can concern persons, products (3.4.2), processes or systems (3.2.1). EXAMPLE Auditor qualification process, material qualification process.

3.8.7
review
activity undertaken to determine the suitability, adequacy and effectiveness (3.2.14) of the subject matter to achieve established objectives

NOTE Review can also include the determination of efficiency (3.2.15).

EXAMPLE Management review, design and development review, review of customer requirements and nonconformity review.

9. 
   Terms relating to audit 3.9.1