Fitness for purpose

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-004455",
  "term": "Fitness for purpose",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "The degree to which data or results from an analytical measurement process meet the requirements for their intended use. This concept considers the accuracy, precision, and other metrological characteristics of the data in relation to the specific decision or application. It is a key principle in quality assurance for analytical chemistry.",
  "synonyms": [
    "fitness for intended use"
  ],
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2021, 93, 997. 'Metrological and quality concepts in analytical chemistry (IUPAC Recommendations 2021)' on page 1025 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2019-0819)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/fitness-for-purpose/"
}