The "process of determining whether requirement s for a system or component are complete and correct, the products of each development phase fulfill the requirements or conditions imposed by the previous phase, and the final sy stem or component complies with specified requirements." IEEE 1583. Abbreviated V&V.
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The "process of determining whether requirement s for a system or component are complete and correct, the products of each development phase fulfill the requirements or conditions imposed by the previous phase, and the final sy stem or component complies with specified requirements." IEEE 1583. Abbreviated V&V.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Verification And Validation (v&v). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/verification-and-validation-v-v
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