test specifications

[/tɛst spɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/]
nounpl: test specifications
especificações de teste
1. Detailed requirements and standards that define how a test should be conducted, including parameters, conditions, acceptance criteria, and expected outcomes
The test specifications outlined the exact temperature and pressure conditions required for the experiment.
As especificações de teste definiram as condições exatas de temperatura e pressão necessárias para o experimento.
2. A formal document that describes what will be tested, how it will be tested, and what criteria must be met to pass the test
Before starting the quality assurance process, we reviewed the test specifications to ensure all procedures were documented.
Antes de iniciar o processo de garantia de qualidade, analisamos as especificações de teste para garantir que todos os procedimentos fossem documentados.
3. In software development, technical requirements that define test cases, test scenarios, and validation criteria
The test specifications for the new mobile app included performance benchmarks and security protocols.
As especificações de teste do novo aplicativo móvel incluíam benchmarks de desempenho e protocolos de segurança.
This is a technical term commonly used in quality assurance, software development, engineering, and manufacturing industries in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it's particularly prevalent in automotive, aerospace, and IT sectors. The term is formal and appears frequently in technical documentation, ISO standards compliance, and regulatory requirements. Understanding and adhering to test specifications is critical for product certification and market acceptance in both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
test requirementstesting standardstest criteriatest parametersacceptance criteria

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
especificações de teste
Standard term used in technical and scientific contexts
São Paulo
especificações de teste / requisitos de teste
Both terms are commonly used in industrial and tech sectors
Portugal
especificações de teste
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; technical documentation term
USA Technical
especificações de teste
Widely used in engineering, software development, and quality control industries

Related Words

test plantest casetest proceduretest documentationquality assurancevalidationacceptance testing

Related Idioms & Phrases

meet the test specifications
comply with test specifications
test specifications call for
according to test specifications
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