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

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

Some global shortages of chemotherapy drugs have been caused by a single plant going offline or failing a quality control check. — Veronique Greenwood, Time, 4 Aug. 2026

Coach Kyle Shanahan quickly addressed the team after practice before introducing Mike Brown, coach of the NBA champion New York Knicks and father of 49ers defensive quality control coach Cameron Brown. — Cam Inman, Mercury News, 3 Aug. 2026

Beyond new stores and designs, a better marker of Polène’s evolution for the CEO is how the company is doubling down on production processes, quality control and services. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 31 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for quality control

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