Definitions for "Failure analysis"
The logical, systematic examination of an item, including its diagrams or formulas, to identify and analyze the probability, causes and consequences of potential and real failures.
A logical, systematic examination of an item, component, system, assembly, or structure and its place and function in a system, to identify and analyze the probability, causes, and consequences of potential and real failures.
A rigorous investigation of the fundamental causes of a failure.
Determining the exact nature and location of a program error in order to fix the error, to identify and fix other similar errors, and to initiate corrective action to prevent future occurrences of this type of error. Contrast with debugging.
the implementation task of determining the exact nature and location of a defect in order to: Debug (i.e., fix) the defect, Identify and debug similar defects, and Initiate corrective action to prevent future occurrences of similar defects.
A collection of techniques to determine the root cause of a component or process defect or failure.