validation and verification

[væl-ɪ-ˈdeɪ-ʃən ənd ˌver-ə-fɪ-ˈkeɪ-ʃən]
noun phrase
validação e verificação
1. A combined quality assurance process ensuring that a product or system meets specified requirements (verification) and fulfills user needs (validation)
The validation and verification process confirmed that the software met all client requirements.
O processo de validação e verificação confirmou que o software atendeu a todos os requisitos do cliente.
2. In software engineering, verification checks if the system is built correctly according to specifications, while validation checks if the correct system was built for the user
Validation and verification are critical phases in the development lifecycle before deployment.
Validação e verificação são fases críticas no ciclo de desenvolvimento antes da implantação.
3. Quality assurance testing that confirms both technical accuracy and practical applicability of a product
The validation and verification team tested every component before release.
A equipe de validação e verificação testou cada componente antes do lançamento.
This is a technical term widely used in the software development, engineering, and quality assurance industries in both Brazil and the USA. It's particularly important in regulated industries such as pharmaceuticals, aerospace, and automotive. The abbreviation 'V&V' is commonly used in international corporate environments. In Brazil, this terminology is standard in tech companies and is often discussed during project management meetings.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
quality assurancetesting and validationconformance verificationcompliance checking
Antonyms / Antônimos
invalidationrejectionnon-compliance

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
validação e verificação
Standard technical term used in software and engineering contexts
São Paulo
validação e verificação / V&V
Commonly abbreviated as V&V in tech industry hubs
Rio de Janeiro
validação e verificação
Same as general Brazilian Portuguese
Portugal
validação e verificação
Identical terminology used in European Portuguese technical contexts

Related Words

quality assurancetestingrequirements analysiscompliancecertificationaudit

Related Idioms & Phrases

pass validation and verification
fail validation and verification
validation and verification phase
V&V process
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