Verification
Verification is the confirmation, using objective evidence, that specified requirements have been fulfilled.
What this term means in maintenance
Verification is the confirmation, using objective evidence, that specified requirements have been fulfilled.
Verification in maintenance
Verification may confirm that:
- A repair meets acceptance criteria
- A safety device operates correctly
- An instrument meets tolerance
- An installation matches the drawing
- Required evidence is present
- Work was performed as specified
Practical example
After replacing a pump seal, the technician runs the pump, checks pressure, vibration, leakage, and temperature, and records that acceptance criteria were met.
Verification versus calibration
Calibration determines measurement error by comparison with a reference. Verification confirms that the instrument or result meets specified requirements.
Verification versus validation
Verification asks whether requirements were met. Validation asks whether the result is suitable for its intended use.
Common mistake
Closing a work order without documented testing or acceptance evidence may show completion but not successful restoration.
How this term differs
Verification is confirmation that specified requirements were met. It is related to Validation, but these terms describe different records, measures, roles, strategies, or decisions and should not be used interchangeably.
Related concepts
Related maintenance terms
Keep exploring connected CMMS, reliability, and maintenance planning terms.
Validation
Validation is the confirmation, using objective evidence, that a process, method, system, or result is suitable for its intended use.
Functional Test
A functional test confirms that equipment, a component, or a protective function performs its required operation under defined test conditions.
Calibration
Calibration is the documented comparison of a measuring instrument against a known reference to determine its accuracy and confirm whether it remains suitable for use.
Verification FAQs
- What is verification?
Confirmation using objective evidence that specified requirements have been fulfilled.
- How is verification different from calibration?
Calibration determines measurement error. Verification confirms that requirements are met.
- What is repair verification?
Testing and evidence showing that the repaired asset meets defined acceptance criteria.