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quality control

noun

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

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1930–35

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quality control

—n
	control of the relative quality of a manufactured product, usually by statistical sampling techniques

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quality control definition

testing
The assessment of product compliance with stated requirements. Quality control should be independent from production.
(2001-05-20)

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