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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Grossi was the Broncos’ pass game specialist the past two years after spending the previous two years as a quality control coach. Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026 Before that, Ryan was an offensive quality control coach for the Chargers for two seasons (2019-20). Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 7 Feb. 2026 Kyle Shanahan, Mike’s son, hired Slowik for a defensive quality control role in 2017. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 4 Feb. 2026 And by staying lean and focused, Hamid is betting on predictability and quality control. Allie Garfinkle, Fortune, 31 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quality control

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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 16 Feb. 2026.

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