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Glossary of Terms
Design and Development
A process (or a set of processes) that transforms
requirements (inputs) into characteristics or into the
specification (outputs) of a product, process or
system.

Document
Information and its supporting medium. Examples of a
document include a record, specification, procedure
document, drawing, report or standard. The medium
can be paper, magnetic, electronic or optical
computer disc, photograph or master sample, or a
combination thereof.

Documented Information
Information that is controlled and maintained by an
organization in any format or media; i.e. quality policy,
procedures, and records.

Effectiveness
The extent to which planned activities are realized
and planned results achieved.

First-Party Audits
Internal audits to evaluate internal processes,
procedures and products. This undertaking is by the
company itself and involves no one else. Reports
generated by a first-party audit are for internal use
only.

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