UAT
User Acceptance Testing
Testing by business users or representatives to confirm a solution meets agreed needs.
Plain English
Users check whether the change works for their real tasks.
In context
UAT evaluates realistic business scenarios against acceptance criteria before release or handover.
Example
“Finance completed UAT for the new invoice approval flow.”
When you'll hear this
- release readiness
- acceptance testing
- handover
Common misunderstanding
UAT does not replace automated regression and technical testing.
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Updated: 2026-09-22
