quality control

noun

: an aggregate of activities (such as design analysis and inspection for defects) designed to ensure adequate quality especially in manufactured products

quality controller noun

Examples of quality control in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Despite claims to the contrary, these layoffs included dozens of scientists who conduct quality control and proficiency testing on everything from infant formula to dairy products and pet foods. —Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 1 May 2025

For the second straight year, their dysfunction and lack of quality control has become one of the top stories of NFL Draft weekend. —Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 30 Apr. 2025

Horton, through his role at Grand National, oversees genetics, selection and quality control to ensure consistency across markets. —Javier Hasse, Forbes.com, 24 Apr. 2025

Yet some of the later steps of quality control are also being automated with the help of artificial intelligence. —Keith Bradsher, New York Times, 23 Apr. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for quality control

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