What is the difference between Defect Severity and Priority?

Severity is about impact, while Priority is about the order of fixing

Severity and Priority are always the same

Priority defines the defect's impact, while Severity defines the fix schedule

Severity is set by testers, while Priority is set by developers

Severity measures the technical impact (e.g., crash vs. cosmetic issue), while Priority reflects business urgency (e.g., fix now vs. later).

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