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Revision as of 13:08, 8 December 2022
Definition
A characteristic is a distinguishing feature.[1]
Classification
Sub classes of 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).
See also
Notes
- A characteristic can be inherent or assigned.
- A characteristic can be qualitative or quantitative.
References
- ↑ ISO 9000 (2015). Quality management systems – Fundamentals and vocabulary. Delft: Nederlands Normalisatie-instituut.