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

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There is a lack of regulation over herbal remedies' manufacturing and quality control. Nancy Lebrun, Verywell Health, 21 Mar. 2025 However, some of the flagged content raised questions about DEI standards and quality control as the federal government hustles to meet Trump's demands. Meredith Kile, People.com, 19 Mar. 2025 While physical presence remains important for quality control, digital tools allow businesses to maintain high standards even from a distance. Nevila Dudaj, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2025 Another application is quality control through real-time monitoring of production lines to help maintain standards of product quality by promptly identifying defects and anomalies. Bob Violino, CNBC, 10 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for quality control

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of quality control was in 1935

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“Quality control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quality%20control. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.

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