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Primary Processing Discontinuities

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Secondary Processing Discontinuities

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Service Discontinuities
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Defect
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Imperfection
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Indication
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Nonrelevant Indication
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Interpretation
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Any interruption in the normal physical structure or configuration of a part, such

Interruption in the physical structure or configuration of a test object. After nond

a lack of continuity or cohesion; an intentional or unintentional interruption in the

An interruption of the typical structure of a material, such as a lack of homogene

a lack of continuity or cohesion; an intentional or unintentional interruption in the

An interruption of the typical structure of a material, such as a lack of homogene

An interruption in the normal physical structure or configuration of a part such as
Relevant Discontinuity: Discontinuity that is detrimental to the intended use of a

AS DEFINED BY SURV
Material anomaly originating from solidification of metal. Pipe, banding and nonm
fabrication.
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Inherent Defects: Defects introduced into steel at the time it originally solidifies f

AS DEFINED BY SURV
Discontinuity produced from the hot or cold working of an ingot into forgings, rod
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Processing Defects: Defects occurring in the material during any of the processi

AS DEFINED BY SURV
Discontinuity produced during machining, grinding, heat treating, plating or othe
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See Primary Processing.

AS DEFINED BY SURV
Discontinuity caused by the intended use of the part.
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AS DEFINED BY SURV
Discontinuity whose size, shape, orientation or location (1) makes it detrimental
discontinuities do not exceed an accept/reject criterion and are therefore not def
One or more discontinuities whose size, shape, orientation, location or propertie
given design.
ASTM E 1316 Defect, n- one or more flaws whose aggregate size, shape, orien
An imperfection of sufficient magnitude to warrant rejection based on the stipula
one or more flaws whose aggregate size, shape, orientation, location, or propert
A discontinuity or discontinuities that by nature or accumulated effect (for examp
specifications. This term designates rejectability.
A discontinuity that interferes with the usefulness of a part. A fault in any materia
not affect serviceability of the part in which they exist.

AS DEFINED BY SURV
Anomaly or unintended discontinuity. See also defect. Compare discontinuity.
An imperfection in an item or material which may or may not be harmful. If harm
ASTM E1316 Flaw, n- an imperfection or discontinuity that may be detectabl
An undesireable discontinuity. See also defect.
an imperfection or discontinuity that may be detectable by nondestructive testing
An undesireable discontinuity. See also defect.
An imperfection in an item or material that may or may not be harmful. See DISC

AS DEFINED BY SURV
ASTM E 1316 Imperfection, n- a departure of a quality characteristic from its
A discontinuity or irregularity that is detectable by methods outlined in this stand
a departure of a quality characteristic from its intended condition.
Not defined
Not defined

AS DEFINED BY SURV
In nondestructive inspection, a response or evidence of a response that requires
Nondestructive test response that requires interpretation to determine its relevan
ASTM E 1316 Indication, n- the response or evidence from a nondestructive e
Evidence obtained by nondestructive testing.
the response or evidence from a nondestructive examination that requires interp
Not defined
In nondestructive inspection, a response or evidence of a response, that require
the surface of a part being tested. (PT): The visible evidence of penetrant which
signal displayed on the ultrasonic equipment.

AS DEFINED BY SURV
(1) Test indication that could be interpreted as originating from a discontinuity bu
testing. Compare nonrelevant, nonrelevant; defect.
In nondestructive inspection, an indication that may be interpreted erroneously a
ASTM E 1316 False Indication, n- an NDT indication that is interpreted to be
Not defined
an NDE indication that is interpreted to be caused by a condition other than a di
Not defined
See NON-RELEVANT INDICATIONS. (MT): An indication of magnetic particles

AS DEFINED BY SURV
Indication that has no relation to a discontinuity that might constitute a defect. T
These are true indications produced by uncontrolled test conditions. However, th
damaging flaws being sought. The term signifies that such an indication has no
ASTM E 1316 Nonrelevant Indication, n- an NDT indication that is caused b
Not defined
an NDE indication that is caused by a condition or type of discontinuity that is no
Not defined
An indication due to misapplied or improper inspection. Also, an indication cause
(MT) A magnetic particle indication due to a weak leakage field caused by some
etc.

AS DEFINED BY SURV
Indication from a discontinuity (as opposed to a false indication) requiring evalua
location.
ASTM E 1316 Relevant Indication, n- an NDT indication that is caused by a con
Relevant indications are those caused by imperfections.
an NDE indication that is caused by a condition or type of discontinuity that requ
Not defined
Relevant Discontinuity: Discontinuity that is detrimental to the intended use of a

AS DEFINED BY SURV
The determination of whether indications are relevant or nonrelevant. (ASTM E1
Determination of the cause, significance and relevance of test indications.
The process of determining the nature of an indication.
ASTM E 1316 Interpretation, n- the determination of whether indications are
Not defined
the process of determining whether an indication is nonrelevant or relevant, whic
for acceptance or rejection.
Not defined
The determination of the cause of an indication or the evaluation of the significa
INTERPRETATION (MT): The determination of what condition in the part has ca

AS DEFINED BY SURV
Process of deciding the severity of a condition after an indication has been inter

ASTM E 1316 Evaluation, n- determination of whether a relevant indication is

Not defined

determination of whether a relevant indication is cause to accept or to reject a m

Not defined
The process of deciding as to the severity of the condition after the indication ha
accepted for use.

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unacceptable discontinuity. See defect.
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 REFERENCES
NAME / TITLE
Glossary of Terms Frequently Used in Nondestructive Testing
Nondestructive Testing Glossary
Standard Terminology for Nondestructive Examinations
Welding of Pipelines and Related Facilities
Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code - Nondestructive Examination
Standard Welding Terms and Definitions
Nondestructive Inspection Methods, Basic Theory
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 DEFINITION - DISCONTINUITY
Any interruption in the normal physical structure or configuration of a part, such as cracks, laps, seams,
inclusions or porosity. A discontinuity may or may not affect the usefulness of a part
Interruption in the physical structure or configuration of a test object. After nondestructive testing, a
discontinuity indication may be interpreted as a defect. Compare anaomaly, defect, indication.
Interruption in the physical structure or configuration of a test object. After nondestructive testing, a
discontinuity indication may be interpreted as a defect. Compare anaomaly, defect, indication.
Intentional or unintentional interruption in the physical structure or configuration of a part. After
nondestructive testing, unintentional discontinuities interpreted as detrimental in the host object may be
called flaws or defects. Compare defect, dislocation and indication.
Interruption in the physical structure or configuration of a test object. After nondestructive testing, a
discontinuity indication may be interpreted as a defect. Compare defect; indication.
Interruption in the physical structure or configuration of a test object. After nondestructive testing,
unintentional discontinuities interpreted as detrimental to the serviceability of the host object may be
called flaws or defects. Compare defect and indication.
Interruption in the physical structure or configuration of a test object. After nondestructive testing,
discontinuities can be interpreted to be flaws or defects. See defect and indication.
Interruption in the physical structure or configuration of a test object. After nondestructive testing, a
discontinuity indication can be interpreted to be a flaw or a defect. Compare defect; indication.
Interruption in the physical structure or configuration of a test object. After nondestructive testing, a
discontinuity indication can be interpreted to be a flaw or a defect. Compare defect; indication.
Interruption in the physical structure or configuration of a test object. After nondestructive testing, a
discontinuity indication can be interpreted to be a defect. Compare defect; indication.
Interruption in the physical structure or configuration of a test object. After nondestructive testing, a
discontinuity indication may be interpreted as a defect. Compare anaomaly, defect, indication.
Interruption in the physical structure or configuration of a test object. After nondestructive testing, a
discontinuity indication may be interpreted to be a defect. Compare defect; indication.
A lack of continuity or cohesion; an intentional or unintentional interruption in the physical structure or
configuration of a material or component.
An interruption of the typical structure of a material, such as a lack of homogeneity in its mechanical or
metallurgical, or physical characteristics. A discontinuity is not necessarily a defect.
A lack of continuity or cohesion; an intentional or unintentional interruption in the physical structure or
configuration of a material or component.
An interruption of the typical structure of a material, such as a lack of homogeneity in its mechanical,
metallurgical, or physical characteristics. A discontinuity is not necessarily a defect. See also defect
and flaw.

An interruption in the normal physical structure or configuration of a part such as cracks, laps, seams,
inclusions, porosity. A discontinuity may or may not affect the usefulness of a part. See DEFECT.
Relevant Discontinuity: Discontinuity that is detrimental to the intended use of a part or material.
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 DEFINITION - FLAW
An imperfection in an item or material which may or may not be harmful. If harmful, is it a defect or discont
Not defined
Imperfection or unintentional discontinuity. See also defect and discontinuity.
Not defined
Flaw: See defect.
Rejectable or unintentional anomaly. See also defect and discontinuity.
Rejectable or unintentional anomaly or imperfection. See also defect and discontinuity.
Unintentional anomaly or imperfection. See also defect and discontinuity.
Rejectable or unintentional anomaly. See also defect and discontinuity.
Rejectable anomaly. See also defect.
Anomaly or unintended discontinuity. See also defect. Compare discontinuity.
Unintentional anomaly. Compare defect; discontinuity.
An imperfection or discontinuity that may be detectable by nondestructive testing and is not necessarily rej
An undesireable discontinuity. See also defect.
An imperfection or discontinuity that may be detectable by nondestructive testing and is not necessarily rej
An undesireable discontinuity. See also defect.
An imperfection in an item or material that may or may not be harmful. See DISCONTINUITY.
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 DEFINITION - DEFECT
One or more discontinuities whose size, shape, orientation, location or properties make it detrimental to the
occurs or which exceeds the accept/reject criteria for this given design.
Discontinuity whose size, shape, orientation or location (1) makes it detrimental to the useful service of its
criterion of an applicable specification. Some discontinuities do not exceed an accept/reject criterion and a
anomaly; discontinuity; indication.
Discontinuity whose size, shape, orientation or location (1) make it detrimental to the useful service of its h
criterion of an applicable specification. Some discontinuities do not exceed an accept/reject criterion and a
anomaly; discontinuity; indication. See also flaw.
Discontinuity whose size, shape, orientation or location make it detrimental to the useful service of its host
criteria of an applicable specification. Note that some discontinuities may not affect serviceability and are t
discontinuity and indication.
Discontinuity whose size, shape, orientation or location (1) makes it detrimental to the useful service of its
criterion of an applicable specification. Some discontinuities do not exceed an accept/reject criterion and a
discontinuity; indication. See also flaw.
Discontinuity whose size, shape, orientation or location make it detrimental to the useful service of its host
criteria of an applicable specification. Note some discontinuities may not exceed specifications and are the
and indication.
Discontinuity whose size, shape, orientation or location (1) makes it detrimental to the useful service of its
criterion of an applicable specification. Note that some discontinuities may not exceed an accept/reject cri
Compare crack; discontinuity; indication.
Discontinuity whose size, shape, orientation or location (1) makes it detrimental to the useful service of its
criterion of an applicable specification. Some discontinuities do not exceed an accept/reject criterion and a
discontinuity; indication.
Discontinuity whose size, shape, orientation or location (1) makes it detrimental to the useful service of its
criterion of an applicable specification. Some discontinuities do not exceed an accept/reject criterion and a
discontinuity; indication.
Discontinuity whose size, shape, orientation or location (1) makes it detrimental to the useful service of its
criterion of an applicable specification. Some discontinuities do not exceed an accept/reject criterion and a
discontinuity; indication.
Discontinuity whose size, shape, orientation or location (1) makes it detrimental to the useful service of its
criterion of an applicable specification. Some discontinuities do not exceed an accept/reject criterion and a
anomaly; crack; discontinuity; indication. See also flaw.
Discontinuity whose size, shape, orientation or location make it detrimental to the useful service of its host
criteria of an applicable specification. Some discontinuities do not exceed an accept/reject criterion and ar
discontinuity; indication.

One or more flaws whose aggregate size, shape, orientation, location, or properties do not meet specified
An imperfection of sufficient magnitude to warrant rejection based on the stipulations in this standard.
One or more flaws whose aggregate size, shape, orientation, location, or properties do not meet specified

A discontinuity or discontinuities which by nature or accumulated effect, renders a part or product unable to
specifications. See also discontinuity and flaw.
A discontinuity that interferes with the usefulness of a part. A fault in any material or part detrimental to its s
laps, etc. are not necessarily defects as they may not affect serviceability of the part in which they exist.
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 DEFINITION - IMPERFECTION
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A departure of a quality characteristic from its intended condition.
A discontinuity or irregularity that is detectable by methods outlined in this standard.
A departure of a quality characteristic from its intended condition.
Not defined
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 DEFINITION - INDICATION
In nondestructive inspection, a response or evidence of a response that requires interpretation to determin
Nondestructive test response that requires interpretation to determine its relevance. Compare defect; disco
indication, nonrelevant.
Nondestructive test response that requires interpretation to determine its relevance. Compare defect; disco
indication, nonrelevant.
Nondestructive testing discontinuity response that requires interpretation to determine its relevance. Comp
indication.
Nondestructive test response that requires interpretation to determine its relevance. Compare defect.
Nondestructive test equipment response to a discontinuity that requires interpretation to determine its relev
false indication.
Nondestructive test equipment response to a discontinuity, requiring interpretation to determine its relevan
false indication.
Nondestructive test equipment response to a reflector, requiring interpretation to determine its relevance. C
indication, false.
Nondestructive test equipment response to a discontinuity that requires interpretation to determine its relev
visible accumulation of magnetic particles that serves as evidence of a magnetic leakage field. See also d
nonrelevant indication.
Nondestructive test response that requires interpretation to determine its relevance. See also defect; disco
indication.
Nondestructive test response that requires interpretation to determine its relevance. Compare defect; disco
nonrelevant.
Nondestructive test response that requires interpretation to determine its relevance. These include such th
radiographs, blips on screens, or localized discolorations on surfaces. See also, defect; discontinuity; indic
The response or evidence from a nondestructive examination.
Evidence obtained by nondestructive testing.
The response or evidence from a nondestructive examination that requires interpretation to determine rele
Not defined

In nondestructive inspection, a response or evidence of a response, that requires interpretation to determin

to any magnetically held magnetic particle pattern on the surface of a part being tested. (PT): The visible e
of a discontinuity, indicating to the inspector that some sort of surface opening is present. (UT): The signa
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 DEFINITION - ANOMALY
Not defined.
Variation from normal material or product quality. (1) In nondestructive testing, a nonrelevant indication. (2
or undesired material condition that may qualify as a defect. Compare defect; discontinuity.
Variation from normal material or product quality. (1) In nondestructive testing, a nonrelevant indication. (2
or undesired material condition that may qualify as a defect. Compare defect; discontinuity.
Discontinuity. A variation from normal in product quality or material property.
Not defined.
Variation from normal material or product quality.
Variation from normal material or product quality.
Variation from normal material or product quality.
In nondestructive testing, an unintentional or undesired material condition that may qualify as a defect. Co
anomalies, such as inadequate case hardening or rough surface finish, may be defects but, because there
are not discontinuities.
(1) In nondestructive testing, a nonrelevant indication. (2) In nondestructive testing, an unintentional or und
as a defect. Compare defect; discontinuity. Some anomalies, such as inadequate case hardening or rough
because there is no interruption in the material structure, are not discontinuities.
Variation from normal material or product quality. (1) In nondestructive testing, a nonrelevant indication. (2
or undesired material condition that may qualify as a defect. Compare defect; discontinuity.
Variation from normal material or product quality.
Not defined.
Not defined.
Not defined.
Not defined.
Not defined.
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 DEFINITION - FALSE INDICATION
In nondestructive inspection, an indication that may be interpreted erroneously as a discontinuity or defect;
(1) Test indication that could be interpreted as originating from a discontinuity but that actually originates w
object. (2) Indication due to misapplied or improper testing. Compare indication, nonrelevant.
(1) Test indication that could be interpreted as originating from a discontinuity but that actually originates w
object. (2) Indication due to misapplied or improper testing. Compare indication, nonrelevant; defect.
Test indication that could be interpreted as originating from a discontinuity but which actually originates wh
nonrelevant indication. Compare defect.
(1) Test indication that could be interpreted as originating from a discontinuity but that actually originates w
object. (2) Indication due to misapplied or improper testing.
Test indication that could be interpreted as originating from a discontinuity but which actually originates wh
object. Distinct from nonrelevant indication. Compare defect.
Test indication that originates where no discontinuity exists in the test object. Compare defect and indicati
Test indication that originates where no discontinuity exists in the test object. Compare defect and indicati
Test indication that could be interpreted as originating from a discontinuity but that actually originates wher
Distinct from a nonrelevant indication. Compare also defect.

Test indication that could be interpreted as originating from a discontinuity but that actually originates wher
Distinct from a nonrelevant indication. Compare indication, nonrelevant, defect.
(1) Test indication that could be interpreted as originating from a discontinuity but that actually originates w
object. (2) Indication due to misapplied or improper testing. Compare nonrelevant, nonrelevant; defect.
Test indication that could be interpreted as originating from a discontinuity where no discontinuity exists. C
nonrelevant. False indications are an economic liability for inspection because they must be investigated.
An NDT indication that is interpreted to be caused by a condition other than a discontinuity or imperfection
Not defined.
An NDE indication that is interpreted to be caused by a condition other than a discontinuity or imperfection
Not defined.
See NON-RELEVANT INDICATIONS. (MT): An indication of magnetic particles on the part held by gravity
nor held in place by leakage field,
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 DEFINITION - NONRELEVANT INDICAT
These are true indications produced by uncontrolled test conditions. However, the conditions causing them
other features of the part having no relation to the damaging flaws being sought. The term signifies that su
discontinuities that might constitute defects.
Indication that has no relation to a discontinuity that might constitute a defect. Test response caused by ge
not a discontinuity (a change of section, for instance).
Indication that has no relation to a discontinuity that might constitute a defect. Test response caused by ge
not a discontinuity (a change of section, for instance).
Indication due to misapplied or improper testing. May also be an indication caused by an actual discontinu
object (a change of section thickness, for instance).
Indication that has no relation to a discontinuity that might constitute a defect. Test response caused by ge
not a discontinuity (a change of section, for instance).
Indication due to misapplied or improper testing. May also be an indication caused by an actual discontinu
test object (a change of section thickness, for instance).
Indication due to misapplied or improper testing. May also be an indication caused by an actual discontinu
test object (a change of section thickness, for instance). Compare indication, false and indication, relevant
Indication possibly caused by an actual discontinuity that does not affect the usability of the test object (a c
smaller than a relevant indication. Compare indication, false and indication relevant.
Test response caused by sample geometry or by a physical condition that is not a discontinuity.
Indication that has no relation to a discontinuity that might constitute a defect. Test response caused by ge
not a discontinuity.
Indication that has no relation to a discontinuity that might constitute a defect. Test response caused by ge
not a discontinuity (a change of section, for instance).
Indication due to misapplied or improper testing. May also be an indication caused by an actual discontinu
test object (a change of section thickness, for instance).
An NDT indication that is caused by a condition or type of discontinuity that is not rejectable. False indicat
Not defined.
An NDE indication that is caused by a condition or type of discontinuity that is not rejectable. False indicati
Not defined.
An indication due to misapplied or improper inspection. Also, an indication caused by an actual discontinui
usefulness of the part (such as a change of section). (MT) A magnetic particle indication due to a weak lea
than a discontinuity but does not affect the usefulness of the part, such as a keyway, dissimilar parts, etc.
 SOURCE OF DEFINITION
ASNT Materials Evaluation V033N04 04/1975 (Weismantel) Glossary of Terms

ASNT NDT Handbook Liquid Penetrant Fourth Edition (Volume 1)

ASNT NDT Handbook Leak Testing Fourth Edition (Volume 2)

ASNT NDT Handbook Infrared Thermal Testing Third Edition (Volume 3)

ASNT NDT Handbook Radiographic Testing Fourth Edition (Volume 3)

ASNT NDT Handbook Electromagnetic Testing Third Edition (Volume 5)

ASNT NDT Handbook Acoustic Emission Testing Third Edition (Volume 6)

ASNT NDT Handbook Ultrasonic Testing Third Edition (Volume 7)

ASNT NDT Handbook Magnetic Particle Testing Third Edition (Volume 8)

ASNT NDT Handbook Visual Testing Third Edition (Volume 9)

ASNT NDT Handbook Overview Third Edition (Volume 10)

Aerospace NDT ASNT Industry Handbook 2014

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 DEFINITION - RELEVANT INDICATIO
Not defined.
Indication from a discontinuity (as opposed to a false indication) requiring evaluation by a qualified inspecto
acceptance standard, by virtue of the discontinuity size or location.
Indication from a discontinuity (as opposed to a false indication) requiring evaluation by a qualified inspecto
acceptance standard, by virtue of the discontinuity size or location.
Indication from a discontinuity (as opposed to a nonrelevant indication) requiring evaluation by a qualified i
acceptance standard, by virtue of the discontinuity size or location.
Indication from a discontinuity (as opposed to a false indication) requiring evaluation by a qualified inspecto
acceptance standard, by virtue of the discontinuity size or location.
Indication from a discontinuity (as opposed to a nonrelevant indication) requiring evaluation by a qualified i
acceptance standard, by virtue of the discontinuity size, shape, orientation or location.
Indication from a discontinuity (as opposed to a nonrelevant indication) requiring evaluation by a qualified i
acceptance standard, by virtue of the discontinuity size, shape, orientation or location. Compare indication
Indication from a discontinuity (as opposed to a nonrelevant indication) requiring evaluation by a qualified i
acceptance standard, by virtue of the discontinuity size, shape, orientation or location. Compare indication
In nondestructive testing, an indication from a discontinuity or condition and requiring evaluation.
Indication from a discontinuity (as opposed to a false indication) requiring evaluation by a qualified inspecto
acceptance standard, by virtue of the discontinuity size or location.
Indication from a discontinuity (as opposed to a false indication) requiring evaluation by a qualified inspecto
acceptance standard, by virtue of the discontinuity size or location.
Indication from a discontinuity (as opposed to a nonrelevant indication) requiring evaluation by a qualified i
acceptance standard, by virtue of the discontinuity size, shape, orientation or location.
An NDT indication that is caused by a condition or type of discontinuity that requires evaluation.
Relevant indications are those caused by imperfections.
An NDE indication that is caused by a condition or type of discontinuity that requires evaluation.
Not defined.
Relevant Discontinuity: Discontinuity that is detrimental to the intended use of a part or material.
 SOURCE OF DEFINITION
ASNT Materials Evaluation V033N04 04/1975 (Weismantel) Glossary of Terms
ASNT NDT Handbook Liquid Penetrant Fourth Edition (Volume 1)

ASNT NDT Handbook Leak Testing Fourth Edition (Volume 2)

ASNT NDT Handbook Infrared Thermal Testing Third Edition (Volume 3)

ASNT NDT Handbook Radiographic Testing Fourth Edition (Volume 3)

ASNT NDT Handbook Electromagnetic Testing Third Edition (Volume 5)

ASNT NDT Handbook Acoustic Emission Testing Third Edition (Volume 6)
ASNT NDT Handbook Ultrasonic Testing Third Edition (Volume 7)
ASNT NDT Handbook Magnetic Particle Testing Third Edition (Volume 8)
ASNT NDT Handbook Visual Testing Third Edition (Volume 9)
ASNT NDT Handbook Overview Third Edition (Volume 10)
Aerospace NDT ASNT Industry Handbook 2014
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 DEFINITION - INTERPRETATION
The process of determining the nature of an indication.
Determination of the cause, significance and relevance of test indications. See also evaluation.
Determination of the significance of test indications from the standpoint of their relevance or nonrelevance.
indication or the evaluation of the significance of discontinuities from the standpoint of whether they are de
Determination of the significance of test indications from the standpoint of their relevance or irrelevance. T
indication or the evaluation of the significance of discontinuities from the standpoint of whether they are de
Determination of the cause, significance, and relevance of test indications.
Determination of the significance of test indications from the standpoint of their relevance or irrelevance, th
are detrimental or inconsequential.
Determination of the significance of test indications according to their relevance or irrelevance..
Determination of the source, significance and relevance of test indications.
Determination of the source, significance and relevance of test indications.
Determination of the cause, significance and relevance of test indications.
Determination of the cause, significance and relevance of test indications.
Determination of the cause and relevance of test indications and their significance to the evaluation of the
The determination of whether indications are relevant or nonrelevant.
Not defined.
The process of determining whether an indication is nonrelevant or relevant, which may include determinin
necessary to apply the established evaluation criteria for acceptance or rejection.
Not defined.
The determination of the cause of an indication or the evaluation of the significance of discontinuities from
detrimental defects or superficial blemishes. INTERPRETATION (MT): The determination of what conditio
particle pattern.
 SOURCE OF DEFINITION
ASNT Materials Evaluation V033N04 04/1975 (Weismantel) Glossary of Terms

ASNT NDT Handbook Liquid Penetrant Fourth Edition (Volume 1)

ASNT NDT Handbook Leak Testing Fourth Edition (Volume 2)

ASNT NDT Handbook Infrared Thermal Testing Third Edition (Volume 3)

ASNT NDT Handbook Radiographic Testing Fourth Edition (Volume 3)

ASNT NDT Handbook Electromagnetic Testing Third Edition (Volume 5)
ASNT NDT Handbook Acoustic Emission Testing Third Edition (Volume 6)

ASNT NDT Handbook Ultrasonic Testing Third Edition (Volume 7)

ASNT NDT Handbook Magnetic Particle Testing Third Edition (Volume 8)

ASNT NDT Handbook Visual Testing Third Edition (Volume 9)
ASNT NDT Handbook Overview Third Edition (Volume 10)
Aerospace NDT ASNT Industry Handbook 2014
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 DEFINITION - EVALUATION
Not defined.
Process of determining the magnitude and significance of a discontinuity after the indication has been inter
if the test object should be rejected, repaired, or accepted. See also indication; interpretation.
Not defined.
Process of determining the magnitude and significance of a discontinuity after the indication has been inter
if the test object should be rejected, repaired, or accepted. See also indication; interpretation.
Process of determining the magnitude and significance of a discontinuity after the indication has been inter
if the test object should be rejected, repaired, or accepted. See also indication; interpretation.
Review, following interpretation of indications, to determine whether they meet specified acceptance criteri
Not defined.
Process of deciding the severity of a condition after an indication has been interpreted. Evaluation determ
accepted. See also indication and interpretation.
Process of deciding the severity of a condition after an indication has been interpreted. Evaluation determ
accepted. See also indication and interpretation.
Process of deciding the severity of a condition after an indication has been interpreted, to determine wheth
Process of deciding the severity of a condition after an indication has been interpreted, to determine wheth
Review, following interpretation of indications, to determine whether they meet specified acceptance criteri
Determination of whether a relevant indication is cause to accept or reject a material or component.
Not defined.
Determination of whether a relevant indication is cause to accept or to reject a material or component.
The act of comparing attributes with some standard.
The process of deciding as to the severity of the condition after the indication has been interpreted. Evalua
part must be rejected, salvaged or may be accepted for use.