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

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

It was analyzed by a private lab, and the FBI is awaiting quality control and confirmation before uploading information into a criminal database for potential DNA matches.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

"Training and quality control are the biggest challenges," he says.

From BBC • Jan. 5, 2026

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

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina