Primary definition
Expanded detail of the test approach identified in the test plan for the related tests.
Also known astest design document · TDS · test specification · test design spec
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Expanded detail of the test approach identified in the test plan for the related tests.
NIST Election Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Test Design Specification. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/test-design-specification
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