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# Setting up test definitions

# Setting up test definitions {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
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Define test definition to specify the parameters, metrics, and threshold rules for a service test in the Service Test Management application.  
You can configure a test definition as follows:

1. [Create a test definition](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/DYjsWugT9d~0pjrJUC2JCg "Create a test definition to define tests that can help troubleshoot a problem encountered by a particular type of service or product model. For example, use a speed test to troubleshoot the internet-related issues.").
2. [Define test measure definitions for a service test](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/RO6uUXF1vhmyTHxa~IRfhg "Define the values that a test captures, such as the metric, the unit, and how often the value is captured.")
3. [Define threshold rules for a test measure definition](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/plCrB_o8XYed2qYpQ4EDtw "Set the limits for a test measure definition that a captured value is checked against. When a value breaks a limit, the system records a threshold rule violation.").
4. [Define measure consequences for the threshold rules](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/WJlx6jNvQ7t3eZX95YybtQ "Set actions or responses to trigger when the test measure results fall outside the predefined acceptable limits.").
5. [Define a characteristic for the test definition](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/3e93NdPa4L2ZzxURWOtrnQ "Add a characteristic for a test to determine the properties that are required to run and evaluate the test.")
6. [Define the relationship between the test definitions](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/A06oXUjAmO5yfn1PvRw~ag "Define relationships for a test definition to connect and associate it with other test specifications. This process ensures comprehensive testing coverage and that the tests are aligned with the testing goals.")
7. [Publish a test definition](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/_FYV8ozl2bda8hEPLj5KGQ "Publish a test definition in the Service Test Management application so that test runs can reference it and your teams see only approved tests.").