confirmation, through the provision of objective evidence, that the requirements for a specific intended use or application have been fulfilled
Note 1 to entry: The term “validated” is used to designate the corresponding status. Note 2 to entry: The use conditions for validation can be real or simulated. Note 3 to entry: In design and development, validation concerns the process of examining an item to determine conformity with user needs. Note 4 to entry: Validation is normally performed during the final stage of development, under defined operating conditions, although it may also be performed in earlier stages. Note 5 to entry: Multiple validations may be carried out if there are different intended uses.
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