The process of assuring that all systems and components of a major piece of equipment, a process, a building or similar are designed, installed and tested according to the operational requirements of the owner or final client.
The person or persons deputed or commissioned by another person, party, or public body to act in his or its behalf; a delegation.
The act of deputing, or of appointing or commissioning a deputy or representative; office of a deputy or delegate; vicegerency.
Among Christian missionaries, the process or period of time during which they raise support in preparation for going to their mission field.