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# Equivalence Partitioning

- Type: test design technique
- Group: Verification
- Placement: Verification / Scenarios and data
- [Source](<https://istqb.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ISTQB_CTFL_Syllabus_v4.0.1.pdf>)

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Partition inputs into classes expected to be handled alike and select representatives from each class.

## Relationships

- provides partitions for: [Boundary Value Analysis](/practices/boundary/en.md) (support)
- helps select inputs for: [Property-based Testing](/practices/property/en.md) (support)

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