quality assurance

noun

: a program for the systematic monitoring and evaluation of the various aspects of a project, service, or facility to ensure that standards of quality are being met

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Every new capability required a fresh dataset, a fresh training run and a fresh round of quality assurance. Calvin Yadav, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026 According to Moorman, operational specialists oversee training systems, quality assurance, reporting, workforce management, and process optimization throughout the engagement lifecycle. Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 26 May 2026 Ghio’s letter goes on, recalling the Office of the Child Advocate’s ongoing recommendations that DCF adopt assessments, quality assurance measurements and data publication, each tied to a report on the death of a new child under DCF care. Kaitlin McCallum, Hartford Courant, 30 Apr. 2026 That, however, requires more time on quality assurance. Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 20 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quality assurance

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First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of quality assurance was in 1973

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“Quality assurance.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quality%20assurance. Accessed 29 May. 2026.

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quality assurance

noun
quality as·​sur·​ance -ə-ˈshu̇r-ən(t)s How to pronounce quality assurance (audio)
: a program for the systematic monitoring and evaluation of the various aspects of a project, service, or facility to ensure that standards of quality are being met
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