acceptatielijn

Acceptatielijn is a Dutch term used to describe a defined stage or line in a process at which outputs are evaluated against predefined acceptance criteria. The term derives from acceptatie (acceptance) and lijn (line), signaling a gate where compliance is checked before proceeding.

In manufacturing and construction, the acceptatielijn comprises the inspections, tests, and verifications that determine whether a component, assembly, or finished product passes to the next production stage or requires rework. The results are typically documented in a quality control report or acceptatiecertificaat and may trigger handover to a client or deployment to site.

In information technology and software development, organizations may use the concept to describe a sequence of tests and gates required before release. While more common terms are acceptance testing and go/no-go decisions, some teams refer to an acceptatielijn as the pipeline segment where build quality is formally approved or rejected.

In logistics and procurement, the acceptatielijn can denote the receiving inspection stage where goods are checked against purchase orders and specifications. Approval here transfers ownership and payment obligations, or prompts corrective actions if discrepancies are found.

Usage varies by sector, and the term is not universally standardized. Related concepts include acceptance testing, quality control, commissioning, and go/no-go gates.