patikrinim

Patikrinimas is a Lithuanian noun meaning the act of examining, checking, or verifying something to determine its truth, condition, or conformity. It is derived from the verb patikrinti, to check or verify. In everyday use, patikrinimas can refer to a range of activities from casual checks to formal inspections, depending on context and requirements.

Patikrinimas in quality management denotes inspection or testing of products and processes to ensure they meet specifications. In medicine it can refer to diagnostic tests, patient identity verification, or compliance audits. In finance and administration it is used for audits and verifications of documentation. In information technology, patikrinimas means data validation, integrity checks, or authentication procedures, such as identity verification. In public administration, inspections and investigations are forms of patikrinimas.

Typical patikrinimo process includes defining criteria, planning the check, collecting evidence through observation or measurement, evaluating results against standards, and issuing decisions or recommendations. Methods include manual inspection, instrument-based measurement, sampling, and testing. The rigor and scope depend on risk, criticality, and regulatory requirements. Documentation of findings and corrective actions is common.

Effective patikrinimas enhances safety, quality, and reliability, supports accountability, and helps prevent fraud. It can introduce time and cost burdens and may be limited by sample size, measurement uncertainty, or human bias. Proper calibration, standardized procedures, and trained personnel mitigate these issues.