Definitions

quality control

NOUN

control of product quality

Synonyms

WEAK

QA cross-check quality assurance review survey vetting

Example Sentences

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They are especially interested in exploring whether boosting translation efficiency or improving ribosome quality control could restore healthier protein balance in brain cells and potentially slow cognitive decline.

From Science Daily • May 29, 2026

Now, amid a national housing shortage, the question felt as pressing as ever: What if construction could harness the speed, efficiency, quality control and cost-savings of the assembly line?

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

“We’re concerned about the lingering quality control issues at LULU,” the analysts said, noting the product issues underscore low visibility into the company’s turnaround.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026

After the Alaska Airlines incident, Boeing fortified its quality control and manufacturing operations under close scrutiny by the US Federal Aviation Administration.

From Barron's • Jan. 14, 2026

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

From "Merci Suárez Changes Gears" by Meg Medina