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 agency said Stadler had not devoted enough staff to the safety and testing process, didn’t have adequate quality controls in place and had not provided the materials needed to properly train employees who will operate and maintain the new vehicles. —Thad Moore, AJC.com, 27 May 2026

The company is designing an AI app to help junior workers ensure quality control, consult manufacturer manuals—even for client-specific building codes. —Danielle Chemtob, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026

Many gourmet foods are made with premium ingredients or produced in facilities with a high level of quality control. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 27 May 2026

When the project wraps, the data from the sensor network will help guide urban planning – like permitting and plans for green spaces – and allow experts to target specific hotspots for air quality control. —Tara Molina, CBS News, 26 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for quality control

• amphibole
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