Definitions for "Test Plan"
A formal document that describes the steps required to test a software application, the data values to be tested, and the actions to be taken when bugs are discovered.
A plan developed by the testing role that outlines how testing plans to maintain the reliability of the product and to ensure that all issues are known.
(IEEE) Documentation specifying the scope, approach, resources, and schedule of intended testing activities. It identifies test items, the features to be tested, the testing tasks, responsibilities, required, resources, and any risks requiring contingency planning. See: test design, validation protocol.
The sequence of steps needed to raise the level of confidence in the quality of the product.
A description of the tests needed to complete a project or a sub-project properly.
Keywords:  detail, scheme, proceed, quality, take
a scheme for testing a program (or system) giving details of the tests and the data that is to be used
A detail of how the test will proceed, who will do the testing, what will be tested, in how much time the test will take place, and to what quality level the test will be performed.
a key strategy in preventing delays during the equipment authorization process
a logical grouping of Test Cases that are to be executed together on the same environment and same build at the same time
Keywords:  elements, list
a list of elements
an important part of any product specification