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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Sapp, a Pro Football Hall of Fame defensive tackle, joined Sanders' staff as a senior quality control analyst in 2024. Matt Audilet, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Oct. 2025 Ryans climbed the ladder quickly, going from a quality control coach in 2017 and then moving on to inside linebackers from 2018-20 and finally defensive coordinator when Robert Saleh was hired by the New York Jets as head coach. Jerry McDonald, Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2025 Additionally, our farming operation is located just an hour from Louisville, allowing for efficient coordination and quality control. Olivia Evans, Louisville Courier Journal, 23 Oct. 2025 Assistant head coach Harold Goodwin, offensive line coach Joe Gilbert and offensive quality control coach Dean Petzing have also worked with the group since head coach Dave Canales took office last year. Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for quality control

Word History

First Known Use

1935, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of quality control was in 1935

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“Quality control.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quality%20control. Accessed 29 Oct. 2025.

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