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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While he was sold on working with Alamar and special teams quality control coach Geron Hargon, Stone also connected with head coach Scott Frost. Matt Murschel, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026 Her work requires painstaking quality control. Susanne Rust follow, Los Angeles Times, 5 Apr. 2026 The production system integrates 24 precision assembly stages and 77 inspection checkpoints, ensuring both efficiency and quality control. 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 See All Example Sentences for quality control

Word History

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 19 Apr. 2026.

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