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inspection

examination of an item (3.8) and determination of its conformity with detailed requirements or, on the basis of professional judgement, with general requirements 

Note 1 to entry: Examination can include direct or indirect observations, which can include measurements or the output of instruments. 

Note 2 to entry: Inspection results normally include a statement of conformity regarding the item. However, schemes or contracts can specify inspection as examination only. 

[SOURCE: ISO/IEC 17000:2020, 6.3, modified — In the definition, "object of conformity assessment" has been replaced by "item"; the original Notes 2 and 3 to entry have been removed; a new Note 2 to entry has been added.]

Committee
Interdisciplinary
Date Added to Lexicon
Standard Source (Designation Number Title of Standard. Publisher, Place, Year.)
ISO/IEC 17020:2026 Conformity assessment — Requirements for bodies performing inspection. International Organization for Standardization BIBC II, Chemin de Blandonnet 8, CP 401, 1214 Vernier, Geneva, Switzerland, 2026. Source link
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