quality control

noun
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.


Origin:
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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Example sentences
As the council notes, the fast growth of these new educational forms and venues
  inevitably raises questions about quality control.
But the biggest impediment may simply be a lack of quality control.
Quality control inspector, quality control supervisor, quality coordinator.
After quality control checks, each whisky is then pumped into large blending
  tanks prior to aging.
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