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quality control
/ˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti kənˈtrəʊl/
[/ˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti kənˈtrəʊl/]
checking product standards
Advancednoun
Definition
The system of checking products to make sure they meet a required standard of quality.
Example
Strict quality control ensures that every bottle leaving the factory is safe and properly sealed.
Strict quality control ensures that every bottle leaving the factory is safe and properly sealed.
Etymology
Combining 'quality' (Latin 'qualitas', a state) and 'control' (Old French 'contreroller', to check).
How & Where It’s Used
A standard concept in manufacturing and business.