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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But the results lack the sparkle of that song, while reinforcing its message that some things are best left in the past … the quality control blows hot and cold here … Her mellifluously conversational singing is as appealing as ever. James Hibberd, HollywoodReporter, 3 Oct. 2025 Not so reliable was Jensen quality control, and after about 6,000 cars, production was brought in-house to Volvo’s Lundby Plant in Gothenburg, Sweden, after which the model’s name became P1800S (for Sverige, which translates to Sweden). Robert Ross, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2025 In total, there are 30 people in each morning meeting, from quality control assistants and members of the training staff to strength coaches and admissions representatives. Christopher Kamrani, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025 Artificial radioactivity is used today in medicine, agriculture, energy production, food sterilization, industrial quality control and more. Andrea Richard, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2025 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 7 Oct. 2025.

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