Defect
Definition of Defect:
« Back to Glossary IndexAny type of undesired result is a defect.
A failure to meet one of the acceptance criteria of your customers.
A defective unit may have one or more defects.
“A defect is a failure to conform to requirements” (Crosby, Quality Is Free), whether or not those requirements have been articulated or specified.
The non-conformance to intended usage requirement.
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