Capability

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The ability of an object to realize an output which fulfills the requirements.

Built-In Self-Test
Nondestructive ways to verify the operation and functions of a circuit; usually done multiple times "on the fly" at either startup or field usage stage. BIT is an integral capability of the mission equipment, which provides an onboard, automated test capability, consisting of software or hardware (or both) components, to detect, diagnose, or isolate product (system) failures. The fault detection and, possibly, isolation capability is used for periodic or continuous monitoring of a system's operational health, and for observation and, possibly, diagnosis as a prelude to maintenance action.
Capability index
A measure of the relationship (the ratio) between the specification limits and capability.

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Capability
An estimate of the combined variation of random and systematic measurement errors based on an assessment of the measurement system.