Priority
Definition
The level of business importance assigned to a defect or test case. Priority indicates how urgently a defect should be fixed, which may differ from its severity based on business context and deadlines.
Related Terms
The degree of impact a defect has on the development or operation of the system. Severity reflects the technical seriousness of the defect, such as whether it causes a crash versus a minor cosmetic issue.
Defect ReportA document that describes a defect found during testing, including steps to reproduce, expected versus actual results, severity, and priority. It serves as the primary communication tool between testers and developers.
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