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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The production system integrates 24 precision assembly stages and 77 inspection checkpoints, ensuring both efficiency and quality control.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
For their first 8½ hours in orbit, the crew is tasked with testing out the Orion capsule’s various systems, including the potable water dispenser, the toilet and the air quality control system.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
Favian Upshaw was building a career in the NFL, having spent three seasons as a Denver Broncos quality control coach.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
There are 10 watchmaking stations, rows of CNC machines, an advanced ventilation system and state-of-the-art quality control equipment and systems.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 3 Apr. 2026
For their first 8½ hours in orbit, the crew is tasked with testing out the Orion capsule’s various systems, including the potable water dispenser, the toilet and the air quality control system.
—Denise Chow, NBC news, 2 Apr. 2026
Favian Upshaw was building a career in the NFL, having spent three seasons as a Denver Broncos quality control coach.
—Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 2 Apr. 2026
There are 10 watchmaking stations, rows of CNC machines, an advanced ventilation system and state-of-the-art quality control equipment and systems.
—Carol Besler, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2026
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“Quality control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quality%20control. Accessed 5 Apr. 2026.
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