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

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That processes built for stability—quality control, compliance and supplier oversight—begin to fray under the weight of reactive strategy. Sj Studio, Sourcing Journal, 25 Apr. 2025 That comes on the heels of several high-profile aviation incidents in the United States — including a midair collision between an American Airlines jetliner and a military helicopter — as well as lingering quality control issues at Boeing. Bella Stoddart,monica Pitrelli, CNBC, 24 Apr. 2025 Automation is also incorporated into quality control, with each task assigned a traceable code, enabling digital storage and tracking of product information. Lauren Carpenter, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025 Amazon’ promises quality control, variety of options and a warranty. David Phelan, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for quality control

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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 30 Apr. 2025.

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