I like entitlement: it is the inherent properties in the material which would permit it to be lead-free capable. The material alone is not lead-free capable, because it must be fabricated into a circuit board to be of any use. Capable implies "already there" or "fit for use" of lead free; whereas Entitlement implies "could be used", can claim fitness, but the entitlement needs to be met with manufacturing competence for there to be "capability" ... you say tomato I say tomatoe MSN Encarta: entitle (v) synonyms: enable, allow, permit, authorize, sanction, warrant entitlement (n) synonyms: right, power, prerogative, title, privilege, claim capability (n) synonyms: competence, ability, skill, fitness, aptitude, proficiency, competency, know-how, experience, expertise capable (adj) synonyms: able,competent, proficient, efficient, qualified, adept Werner Engelmaier <[log in to unmask]> Sent by: TechNet <[log in to unmask]> 12/15/2005 02:49 PM Please respond to TechNet E-Mail Forum <[log in to unmask]>; Please respond to [log in to unmask] To [log in to unmask] cc Subject Re: [TN] Qualification of the Pb-free capable manufacturers Thanks Paul, Great procedure. I would suggest changing of "entitlement" to "capability" or "base line performance" or some such--"entitlement" gives one the idea that something is fully expected. Werner --------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8e To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Technet To temporarily halt or (re-start) delivery of Technet send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet NOMAIL or (MAIL) To receive ONE mailing per day of all the posts: send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet Digest Search the archives of previous posts at: http://listserv.ipc.org/archives Please visit IPC web site http://www.ipc.org/contentpage.asp?Pageid=4.3.16 for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-615-7100 ext.2815 ----------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------------------- Technet Mail List provided as a service by IPC using LISTSERV 1.8e To unsubscribe, send a message to [log in to unmask] with following text in the BODY (NOT the subject field): SIGNOFF Technet To temporarily halt or (re-start) delivery of Technet send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet NOMAIL or (MAIL) To receive ONE mailing per day of all the posts: send e-mail to [log in to unmask]: SET Technet Digest Search the archives of previous posts at: http://listserv.ipc.org/archives Please visit IPC web site http://www.ipc.org/contentpage.asp?Pageid=4.3.16 for additional information, or contact Keach Sasamori at [log in to unmask] or 847-615-7100 ext.2815 -----------------------------------------------------