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GLOSSARY A-B-C-D-E-F-G-H-I-J-K-L-M-N-O-P-Q-R-S-T-U-V-W-X-Y-Z

Interchangeability

Identification
Name

Interchangeability

Source

ISO Guide 2: Standardization and related activities - General vocabulary (2004)

Description

Ability of one product, process or service to be used in place of another to fulfil the same requirements.

NOTE: The funtional aspect of interchangeability is called "functional interchangeability", and the dimensional aspect "dimensional interchangeability".