Chapter 1 – Fundamentals of Testing
Verification – ISTQB Definition
Last Updated: July 12, 2026 · SoftwareTestPilot QA Team
Official ISTQB Definition
Confirmation, through the provision of objective evidence, that specified requirements have been fulfilled.
In simple words
Are we building the product right? — checking that the work product matches its specification.
Exam tip
Verification answers ‘right product per spec’; validation answers ‘right product for the user’.
Related terms
- ValidationAre we building the right product? — checking that the system actually meets user needs and intended use.
- Static TestingYou examine the work product — requirements, design, code — without running it, using reviews or tools like linters.
- Acceptance TestingThe ‘go / no-go’ testing that confirms the system meets business needs and is ready to be released to real users.
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