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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In response, Whitaker grounded similar models and required Boeing to submit a comprehensive plan to address manufacturing and quality control issues. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024 Cooper worked with Frost for four seasons at Nebraska (2018-22), serving various roles as senior offensive analyst, interim quarterbacks coach and offensive quality control. —

Matt Murschel, Orlando Sentinel, 11 Dec. 2024 Industrial businesses can use edge AI in predictive maintenance, quality control, supply chain optimization and worker safety and monitoring. —

Rajesh Subramaniam, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024 At times this year understaffing has led to quality control missteps, current and former workers said. —

Suhauna Hussain, Los Angeles Times, 1 Dec. 2024 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 26 Dec. 2024.

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