Form, fit, and function definition
Form, fit, and function means specific characteristics of a device (such as a component or assembly) that enable direct substi- tution of the device for a similar device without adversely affecting the operation or safety of the overall equipment. Factors to be con- sidered with respect to form, fit, and function include, but are not always limited to: The ability of the device to be connected in place of the original; having similar size, shape and appearance; ability to perform the same function as the original device; and having ratings equal to or greater than the original device.
Form, fit, and function means, in respect of each of its elements:
(i) Form: The shape, size, dimensions, and other physically measurable parameters that uniquely characterise an article. For software, form denotes the language and media;
(ii) Fit: The characteristics of an article to enable it to interface or interconnect with a part of another article, including the dimensional relationship between mating parts and the limits of tolerances;
(iii) Function: The actions that a product is designed to perform in normal use or operation.
Form, fit, and function means specific characteristics of a
Examples of Form, fit, and function in a sentence
Form, fit and function data" means technical data that describes the required overall physical, functional and performance characteristics (along with the qualification requirements, if applicable) of an item, component, or process to the extent necessary to permit identification of physically and functionally interchangeable items.