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 system is also intended to reduce manual touchpoints and handle repetitive physical work, allowing employees to move toward station supervision, exception management and quality control. — Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026

Stewart complained about the chain’s merchandising and quality control, and Kmart was drifting toward financial trouble. — Fernanda Tronco, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026

Will designers be responsible for quality control measures like scanning every QR code individually to ensure each link and landing page work? — HubSpot, 1 Oct. 2026

After some quality control checks, including researchers who examine mosquito sperm under a microscope to ensure those swimmers are dead in the water, they get packed into containers for release. — Alex Harris, Miami Herald, 21 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

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