Acceptance Criteria
Specific observable conditions that a change must satisfy to be accepted.
Plain English
The checks that tell everyone when the work is done correctly.
In context
Acceptance criteria align implementation testing and product expectations around the required behavior.
Example
“Add an acceptance criterion for the empty upload state.”
When you'll hear this
- planning
- development
- QA testing
Common misunderstanding
Acceptance criteria define outcomes and need not prescribe every implementation detail.
Also known as
AC
Commonly used by
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Updated: 2026-08-25
