specification monitoring
nounUK /ˌspesɪfɪˈkeɪʃən ˈmɒnɪtərɪŋ/
US /ˌspesɪfɪˈkeɪʃən ˈmɑːnɪtərɪŋ/
Watching closely to make sure something follows the rules it was given.
The factory uses specification monitoring to check that every toy is made the right way.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. In engineering, keeping track of whether a product matches its written design rules.
Specification monitoring caught a small error in the bridge parts before they were built.
3. In computing, watching a system to confirm it behaves exactly as its technical rules say.
The team set up specification monitoring to alert them if the software broke its rules.
4. In business, regularly checking that work follows the agreed written requirements.
Specification monitoring helped the company deliver the project on time and correctly.