Capability

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001597",
  "term": "Capability",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The ability of a measurement process or system to meet specified requirements or expectations. It quantifies how well a process can produce results within defined limits. This is often assessed using statistical process control techniques, such as calculating process capability indices like Cp or Cpk.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "requirement"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2021, 93, 997. 'Metrological and quality concepts in analytical chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)' on page 1021 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2019-0819)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/capability/"
}