quality control

noun

: the activity of checking goods as they are produced to make sure that the final products are good

Full Definition of QUALITY CONTROL

: an aggregate of activities (as design analysis and inspection for defects) designed to ensure adequate quality especially in manufactured products

— quality controller noun

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