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title: Define the relationship between the test definitions
description: 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.
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# Define the relationship between the test definitions

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.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **Service Test Management** > **Test Definitions** > **All**.

2.  Select the test definition that you want to open.

3.  In the Test Definition Relationships related list, define a relationship by selecting **New**.

4.  On the form, fill in the fields.

<table id="table_k1p_3nb_jbc"><thead><tr><th>

Field

</th><th>

Description

</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>

Number

</td><td>

Auto-generated ID for the test specification.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Test definition

</td><td>

Auto-populated name of the test definition for which you’re defining a relationship.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Related test definition

</td><td>

Name of the other test definition that you want to connect this test with. **Note:** Ensure that the selected test definition is different from the one for which the relationship is being established. The association between the test definitions should be unique and either in a published or draft state.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Type

</td><td>

Type of relationship defined in with the related test definition, such as dependency.

</td></tr><tr><td>

Order

</td><td>

Order in which this test is executed.

</td></tr></tbody>
</table>5.  Select **Submit**.