Certification
Noun · Development
Definitions
A formal process of verifying that a product, component, or system meets specific standards, requirements, or compatibility criteria defined by an external body or internal program. In development work, certification often affects release schedules, supported platforms, and how changes are validated before shipping.
In plain English: Formal validation that something meets a defined standard or requirement.
Example: "The hardware integration could not be released until certification testing confirmed it met the partner's protocol and interoperability requirements."