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Inspection

Primary definition

The "examination of a product design, product, process or installation and determination of its conformity with specific requirements or, on the basis of professional judgment, with general requirements." VVSG.

Also known asinspection of election equipment · election equipment inspection · voting system inspection · VVSG inspection · product inspection · process inspection · installation inspection · conformity inspection · general requirements inspection · professional judgment inspection
2 sources cited4 related termsReviewed Aug 9, 2026
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The "examination of a product design, product, process or installation and determination of its conformity with specific requirements or, on the basis of professional judgment, with general requirements." VVSG.

Electronic Voting Glossary · 2024

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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Inspection. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/inspection

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2 cited · last checked Aug 9, 2026

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Electronic Voting Glossary
Electronic Voting Glossary

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NIST Election Glossary
NIST Election Glossary

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