July 11, 2004 11:27 AM

Requirements

There are no euphemisms for the term "engineering design". Design is basically design. However, analogies for the term "enginnering test" are widespread.

Here are some interchangeable euphemisms for test:

  1. Compliance
  2. Agreement
  3. Proof
  4. Concurrence
  5. Evaluation
  6. Verification
  7. Validation
  8. Substantiation
  9. Accreditation (for intended use)
  10. Certification
  11. Assurance
  12. Equivalence
  13. Correctness
  14. Inspection
  15. Judgment
  16. Gauge
  17. Assessment
  18. Audit
  19. Score
  20. Grade


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