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1. A specific instantiation of a test process. [Reference: After ISO 29119]

2. specific instantiation of a test sub-process
EXAMPLE: The following are common test levels that can be instantiated as test sub-processes: component test level/sub-process, integration test level/sub-process, system test level/sub-process, acceptance test level/sub-process.
NOTE: Test levels are synonymous with test phases.