quality control

noun

1. a system for verifying and maintaining a desired level of quality in an existing product or service by careful planning, use of proper equipment, continued inspection, and corrective action as required.

quality control

noun

1. control of the relative quality of a manufactured product, usually by statistical sampling techniques

Word History and Origins

Origin of quality control¹

First recorded in 1930–35

Example Sentences

It also helps explain how ribosomal quality control, downstream signaling networks, and the immune system coordinate their responses.

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This gentle approach allows cells to remain unharmed during long-term imaging, which could benefit testing and quality control in pharmaceutical and biotechnology settings.

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Retailers that don’t maintain quality control risk damaging their brand’s reputation.

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There’s still something about the vinyl time limit that helps with quality control.

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“Samsung’s AI Factory will integrate every aspect of semiconductor manufacturing, from design and process to equipment, operations and quality control, into a single intelligent network,” it said.

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