authorized testing

[/ˈɔːθəraɪzd ˈtɛstɪŋ/]
nounpl: authorized testings
testes autorizados
1. Testing or examination procedures that have been officially approved, permitted, or sanctioned by an authorized body, institution, or regulatory authority
The software underwent authorized testing before being released to the public.
O software passou por testes autorizados antes de ser lançado ao público.
2. Formal assessment or evaluation conducted by certified or licensed professionals with official permission
Authorized testing of new pharmaceutical drugs requires approval from health regulatory agencies.
Os testes autorizados de novos fármacos exigem aprovação das agências regulatórias de saúde.
3. Quality assurance or compliance verification procedures performed by entities with legitimate authority
The vehicle passed authorized testing for emissions standards.
O veículo passou nos testes autorizados de padrões de emissões.
This term is widely used in regulatory, pharmaceutical, automotive, and software industries in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, it appears frequently in government and INMETRO (National Institute of Metrology, Quality and Technology) documentation. The concept reflects the importance of standardization and quality control in both markets.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
approved testingcertified testingofficial testingsanctioned testinglicensed testing
Antonyms / Antônimos
unauthorized testingillegal testingunofficial testingunsanctioned testing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
testes autorizados
Most common usage in formal and technical contexts
São Paulo
testes autorizados / ensaios autorizados
Both terms used; 'ensaios' more common in engineering and industrial contexts
Rio de Janeiro
testes autorizados
Standard usage in regulatory and governmental contexts
Portugal
testes autorizados / ensaios autorizados
Both terms used; 'ensaios' preferred in technical and scientific contexts

Related Words

regulatory compliancequality assurancecertificationvalidationverificationaudit

Related Idioms & Phrases

pass authorized testing
undergo authorized testing
receive authorization for testing
meet authorized testing requirements
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