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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During production pauses, Xiaomo can switch to inspection duties, further improving manufacturing efficiency, quality control, and operational reliability. Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 25 June 2026 From stone selection and preparation to finishing and quality control, the gem-setting process totals close to 700 hours of work per watch, the equivalent of approximately 88 full working days. Richard Mille Contributor, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026 Among those who feature prominently in the documentary is John Barnett, a 32-year employee of Boeing who worked in quality control. Matthew Carey, Deadline, 19 June 2026 Elgin Community College will offer two new basic vocational certificate programs this fall, one for pipe welding and the other for quality control technician. Mike Danahey, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for quality control

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 28 Jun. 2026.

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