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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Despite rigorous quality control, ductility dip cracking (DDC) remains a persistent issue.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
More states and countries are rolling out laws that treat cannabis with the same respect as alcohol or tobacco, creating safer access, stricter quality controls, and clearer educational frameworks.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
His early stints at the University of Richmond and Notre Dame were followed by seven seasons in New England, learning under Bill Belichick and rising from quality control coach to positional coach (defensive line and linebackers).
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Spots carry out quality control checks at Hyundai, making sure the cars have the right parts.
—Marc Lieberman, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 9 Jan. 2026
More states and countries are rolling out laws that treat cannabis with the same respect as alcohol or tobacco, creating safer access, stricter quality controls, and clearer educational frameworks.
—Amplified Content Studio, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
His early stints at the University of Richmond and Notre Dame were followed by seven seasons in New England, learning under Bill Belichick and rising from quality control coach to positional coach (defensive line and linebackers).
—Nicki Jhabvala, New York Times, 7 Jan. 2026
Spots carry out quality control checks at Hyundai, making sure the cars have the right parts.
—Marc Lieberman, CBS News, 5 Jan. 2026
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“Quality control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quality%20control. Accessed 19 Jan. 2026.
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