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Term: Quality Control

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Term: Quality Control

Definition:
Quality Control (QC) includes activities that examine products through observation or testing to determine if they meet their specifications. The purpose of this activity is to detect defects in products or processes where defects are defined as deviating from predetermined requirements.
Category:
General
See also:
Quality assurance; Metrology