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

Examples of quality control in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Classes at the Houston site will include topics like using machine learning for quality control. — Kif Leswing,mackenzie Sigalos, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026

The company said that its advanced production lines operate at 95% automation, using thousands of checkpoints to guarantee strict quality control. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026

Still, the lack of standardization can breed confusion, and some doulas have taken it upon themselves to do quality control. — Alexandra Schwartz, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026

The customers are accusing the chain of negligence for allegedly failing to adequately train its employees, enforce quality control measures, and maintain a safe food preparation environment. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 6 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for quality control

• amphibole
• asystole
• buttonhole
• casserole
• centriole
• decontrol
• glycerol
• metropole
• monopole
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• oriole