specification test
[/ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən tɛst/]
nounpl: specification tests
teste de especificação
1. A statistical test used in econometrics to verify whether a regression model is correctly specified, checking if the functional form and variables are appropriate
The economist conducted a specification test to ensure the model did not violate any assumptions.
O economista realizou um teste de especificação para garantir que o modelo não violava nenhuma suposição.
2. In quality assurance and software testing, a test that verifies whether a product meets the documented technical specifications and requirements
The specification test confirmed that the software met all the required performance benchmarks.
O teste de especificação confirmou que o software atendeu todos os parâmetros de desempenho exigidos.
3. In manufacturing and engineering, a test that validates whether a product conforms to its design specifications and quality standards
Each component underwent a specification test before being assembled into the final product.
Cada componente foi submetido a um teste de especificação antes de ser montado no produto final.
This is a technical term primarily used in academic, engineering, and quality assurance contexts. It is particularly prevalent in econometrics and statistics in Brazil's universities and research institutions. In the USA, it is widely used in engineering, software development, and quality control industries. The term carries the same meaning and usage across both American English and Brazilian Portuguese technical communities.
Related Idioms & Phrases
fail the specification test
pass the specification test
conduct a specification test
meet the specifications
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