Contains two glossaries of commonly-used terms. Select each letter for that part of the glossary.
Contains a list of the terminology used in requirements management, systems engineering and V&V (validation and verification), including terms used in model-based systems engineering (MBSE). The definitions of some of these terms are often the subject of debate. These are our definitions. If you disagree with any of them, please contact us to discuss! This list is not exhaustive.
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Validation |
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The process of evaluating a work product to determine whether it satisfies customer requirements. |
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Verification |
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The process of evaluating a work product to determine whether it satisfies the specifications and conditions imposed on it at the beginning of the development phase during which it was created. |
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Vertical Prototype |
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A partial implementation of a software-containing system to evaluate technical feasibility and performance. Also called a structural prototype or proof of concept. |
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Vision |
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A long-term strategic concept of the ultimate purpose and form of a new system. |
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Vision and Scope Document |
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A document that presents the business requirements for a new system, including a product vision statement and a project scope description. |
Contains a list of the principal terminology used in Cradle. This list is not exhaustive.