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Acceptance Test
Pronunciationak-SEP-tans TEST
Definition
A formal test performed to verify that a system meets the business requirements and is ready for delivery. It ensures the software functions according to the user's needs before it is officially accepted.
Where you hear it
During sprint reviews, project handoffs, or when discussing the final sign-off criteria with stakeholders.
Examples
We need to run the acceptance tests before deploying to production.
The user story is not complete until it passes the acceptance test.
Common mistake
Confusing acceptance tests with unit tests; while unit tests check if individual code components work, acceptance tests focus on whether the entire feature fulfills the business goal.
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