conditiecriteria

Conditiecriteria are the criteria used to determine whether a given set of conditions is satisfied. The term combines conditie (condition) and criteria (criterium/criteria) and is used in Dutch to describe the explicit requirements that must be met for a decision, action, or validation to occur. Conditiecriteria are typically defined before a process starts and are designed to be clear, objective, verifiable, and, when possible, measurable. They can be binary (met or not met) or allow degrees of compliance.

Condutiecriteria are applied across many domains. In healthcare, eligibility criteria determine who may participate in a clinical trial or receive treatment. In software and systems engineering, acceptance criteria spell out the conditions under which a feature is considered complete. In procurement and contract management, condition criteria specify prerequisites for contract award or payment. In project management, entry criteria define prerequisites to begin a phase, while exit criteria define when a phase may end.

Key characteristics of good conditiecriteria include relevance to the goals, feasibility of measurement, consistency with other requirements, and avoidance of ambiguity. They are often documented formally and may be subject to change control if project circumstances evolve. Potential pitfalls include overly broad or vague criteria, reliance on subjective judgment, and criteria that become obsolete due to changes in context.

Related terms include voorwaarden (conditions) and eligibility criteria. Conditiecriteria provide a structured basis for decisions, validation, and accountability across disciplines.