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A characteristic is a distinguishing ''feature'' of an [[object]]. <ref name="ref2"> ISO 9000 (2015). Quality management systems – Fundamentals and vocabulary. https://www.iso.org/standard/45481.html</ref> | A characteristic is a distinguishing ''feature'' of an [[object]]. <ref name="ref2"> ISO 9000 (2015). Quality management systems – Fundamentals and vocabulary. https://www.iso.org/standard/45481.html</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 20:45, 13 December 2022
Definition
A characteristic is a distinguishing feature of an object. [1]
Superordinate concept
The superordinate concept is feature.
Subordinate concepts
A
Subordinate concepts of the concept characteristics are:
- physical characteristics (e.g. mechanical, electrical, chemical or biological characteristics);
- sensory characteristics (e.g. related to smell, touch, taste, sight, hearing);
- behavioural characteristics (e.g. courtesy, honesty, veracity);
- temporal characteristics (e.g. punctuality, reliability, availability, continuity);
- ergonomic characteristics (e.g. physiological characteristic, or related to human safety);
- functional characteristics (e.g. maximum speed of an car).
B
Subordinate concepts of the concept characteristics are:
- qualitative characteristics (e.g., clarity)
- quantitative characteristics (e.g., length)
C
Subordinate concepts of the concept characteristics are:
- inherent characteristics (e.g., accuracy)
- assigned characteristic (e.g., price)
See also
Relations
A characteristic is always associated with an object. A combination of a characteristic and an object is a focus area. For example the accuracy (characteristic) of data (object).
References
- ↑ ISO 9000 (2015). Quality management systems – Fundamentals and vocabulary. https://www.iso.org/standard/45481.html