technical (adjective, tech-ni-cal, \ ˈteknɪkəl \) evaluation (noun, e-val-u-a-tion, \ ɪˌvæljuˈeɪʃən \)
Definition: is a set of tests, assessments, or studies conducted by a company to determine and evaluate the technical compatibility of a piece of equipment, type of material, specific product, process, or system with the organization’s presented objectives. This process is frequently performed by an outside agency and employs various software programs to streamline the evaluation and increase its efficiency. Performing technical evaluations is especially useful for organizations that operate in a goods manufacturing industry or in the IT sector.
In a Sentence:
- Our corporate policy demands that all new equipment has to undergo a technical evaluation before it can be used. This process is implemented to prevent purchasing malfunctioning components that can damage our company’s reputation.
- Glance Tech is scheduled to have a technical evaluation of their manufacturing machinery next week. They’ve been holding such a procedure twice a year to ensure that there’s no risk of a critical failure.
Synonyms and related words: evaluation criteria, supplier evaluation, effectiveness evaluation, technical evaluation