quality assurance

noun

: a program for the systematic monitoring and evaluation of the various aspects of a project, service, or facility to ensure that standards of quality are being met

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The application also includes a quality assurance program, safety classifications, and physical protection system designs. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 31 Mar. 2026 As part of the agreement, all product formulations, technical and manufacturing specifications, operating processes, quality assurance systems, and existing certifications will stay the same. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026 Since then, the agency has increased training on STAR and focused internal quality assurance processes on the dispatching process. Shelly Bradbury, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026 Other affected occupations include investment analysts, software quality assurance, and information security analysts, as well as computer user support specialists. Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 11 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quality assurance

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1973, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of quality assurance was in 1973

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“Quality assurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quality%20assurance. Accessed 4 Apr. 2026.

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quality assurance

noun
quality as·​sur·​ance -ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s How to pronounce quality assurance (audio)
: a program for the systematic monitoring and evaluation of the various aspects of a project, service, or facility to ensure that standards of quality are being met
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