statistical quality control
nounUK /stəˈtɪs.tɪ.kəl ˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti kənˈtrəʊl/
US /stəˈtɪs.tɪ.kəl ˈkwɑː.lə.ti kənˈtroʊl/
Using math to check if things made in a factory are good enough.
The candy factory uses statistical quality control to make sure every chocolate bar tastes right.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A set of mathematical methods used to monitor and improve a production process.
Engineers applied statistical quality control to reduce waste in the assembly line.
3. The practice of testing a small sample of products to judge the quality of a whole batch.
Through statistical quality control, the team found that only two percent of the toys were faulty.
4. A business strategy that uses data analysis to keep products consistent and reliable.
The company's statistical quality control program helped it win a reputation for dependable electronics.