S1toestand

S1toestand is a Dutch term used to designate a discrete state within a system that employs a sequence of labeled states, commonly including S0, S1, S2, and so on. The exact meaning of S1toestand depends on the domain, standard, or organization that defines the labeling, and there is no universal definition.

In practice, S1toestand can denote different things. In engineering or software contexts, it may refer to the first operational or active state in a state machine, or to a defined condition in a maintenance or safety framework. In documentation for processes or readiness assessments, it could indicate a specific phase or level of readiness. The precise interpretation is thus contextual and should be clarified by consulting the relevant specification.

Linguistically, the term is formed from S1, a numeric designator, and toestand, the Dutch word for state or condition. It is primarily encountered in Dutch-language materials, with translations used in international documents.

See also: S0-toestand, S2-toestand, state, state machine, discrete state, readiness level.