I believe the comment below could be misleading, the way I've heard it is: Validation: are we designing the right product (to meet the customer's needs). Verification: are we designing the product right (meaning it meets our specs and design criteria).
I believe the comment below could be misleading, the way I've heard it is: Validation: are we designing the right product (to meet the customer's needs). Verification: are we designing the product right (meaning it meets our specs and design criteria).