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<blockquote>''Maintainability'' is defined as the probability that a system or system element can be repaired in a defined environment with defined resources within a specified period of time. Increased maintainability implies shorter repair times. (Citation)</blockquote>
  
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The American Society for Quality uses this definition.  ``Maintainability: The probability that a given maintenance action for an item under given usage conditions can be performed within a stated time interval when the maintenance is performed under stated conditions using stated procedures and resources.''  The definition above simplifies the ASQ definition.   
  
 
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American Society for Quality.  2011. Glossary: Maintainability.  [[http://asq.org/glossary/m.html]]
  
 
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Revision as of 19:41, 25 July 2011

Maintainability is defined as the probability that a system or system element can be repaired in a defined environment with defined resources within a specified period of time. Increased maintainability implies shorter repair times. (Citation)

The American Society for Quality uses this definition. ``Maintainability: The probability that a given maintenance action for an item under given usage conditions can be performed within a stated time interval when the maintenance is performed under stated conditions using stated procedures and resources. The definition above simplifies the ASQ definition.

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American Society for Quality. 2011. Glossary: Maintainability. [[1]]

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