Risk & governance
Model version
A uniquely identifiable release or snapshot of a model.
Definition
A model version fixes the weights and relevant provider release so evaluation and production results can be attributed consistently.
Why it matters
Silent provider updates can invalidate prior evidence, making version pinning and change notification important controls.
Related concepts
- Model provenance
Traceable information about where a model, its data and changes came from.
- System under test
The complete configuration being evaluated—not only the model.
- Continuous evaluation
Rerunning tests as a system and its environment change.