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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Ford recalls abound The NHTSA’s inquiry into Ford comes as the company is struggling to solve years of quality control issues.
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William Gavin, Quartz, 29 Mar. 2024
In Japan, meanwhile, the problem could stem from a quality control issue that allowed unwanted substances to enter Kobayashi's production line.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2024
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William Gavin, Quartz, 29 Mar. 2024
In Japan, meanwhile, the problem could stem from a quality control issue that allowed unwanted substances to enter Kobayashi's production line.
—Kate Gibson, CBS News, 29 Mar. 2024
See all Example Sentences for quality control
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“Quality control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quality%20control. Accessed 4 May. 2024.
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