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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Before Payton hired Ronald Curry as his new receivers coach, Willie Snead IV as a quality control coach and John Morton as passing game coordinator. Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 8 May 2026 The business division harnesses end-to-end services, including novel ingredient discovery, pre-clinical testing, formulation development, quality control production and access to Debut’s IP portfolio. Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 6 May 2026 Of course, there’s a quality control element to this. Antonio Morales, New York Times, 1 May 2026 As design is taking place in more environments, from self-serve creative platforms and vibe-coding engines to other digital interfaces, maintaining consistency and quality control across the entire workflow is critical. Bill Connolly, Rolling Stone, 29 Apr. 2026 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 12 May. 2026.

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