acceptance test

(industrial engineering) A test used to determine conformance of a product to design specifications, as a basis for its acceptance.

A test performed by the end user to determine if the system is working according to the specifications in the contract.

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A test conducted by a purchaser (or an agent thereof) (a) to determine if the material, devices, or equipment delivered conforms to the purchase contract specifications and/or (b) to determine the degree of uniformity of the product supplied by the vendor.