quality control

NOUN

control of product quality

Synonyms

WEAK

QA cross-check quality assurance review survey vetting

Example Sentences

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Under normal conditions, SEL1L acts as part of the cell's quality control system by identifying damaged or misfolded proteins and marking them for destruction.

From Science Daily • May 21, 2026

AI tools now run alongside traditional human audits to compare results and ensure quality control.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 10, 2026

The model relies on a sharply curated assortment—often just a few thousand stock-keeping units, far fewer than a typical hypermarket—which simplifies choice and reinforces a perception of disciplined quality control.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 2026

The agency said it has received preliminary DNA test results on the glove and is still waiting for "quality control and official confirmation" before entering an "unknown male profile" into its database.

From BBC • Feb. 15, 2026

Today, for instance, I’ve decided to focus on quality control.

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina