https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.08049
Determination of one or more characteristics of an object of conformity assessment, according to a specified procedure.
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In analytical chemistry, testing may be a measurement to obtain a quantity value or an examination, such as identifying a chemical substance (see qualitative analysis).
In analytical chemistry, testing may be a measurement to obtain a quantity value or an examination, such as identifying a chemical substance (see qualitative analysis).
See also: inspection