Quality Assurance Terminology

noun the quality or state of being admissible; the acceptability of something, especially as evidence in a court of law

• The admissibility of the evidence will be determined by the judge.
• Whether or not they let that evidence in is up to the judge.
• It's all about whether the judge will allow that evidence.
• The admissibility of new ideas is crucial for progress in any field.

noun a careful examination or verification of something

verb to examine or verify something again in order to ensure accuracy

• Before submitting the report, it is always a good practice to double check all the data for accuracy.
• Hey, can you double check if I locked the door before we leave?
• I always double check my texts before sending them to avoid any embarrassing typos.
• It's important to double check your sources before making any important decisions.

verb to make certain that something will happen or be the case

• It is important to ensure that all safety protocols are followed in the laboratory.
• Make sure to double check and ensure that you have all the necessary documents before the meeting.
• I'll make sure to lock the door to ensure no one interrupts us during the movie.
• She carefully planted the seeds and watered them daily to ensure a bountiful harvest in the fall.

noun the act of criticizing or complaining about someone or something in a petty or nagging way

• His constant faultfinding makes it difficult to work with him.
• Stop being so faultfinding all the time, it's annoying.
• She's always nitpicking and faultfinding, it drives me crazy.
• Her faultfinding ways act like a dark cloud over our relationship.

verb a word used to describe an action, state, or occurrence, in this case, 'found' is the past tense of the verb 'find'

adjective a word that describes or gives more information about a noun or pronoun, in this case, 'wanting' describes the state of being lacking or deficient in something

• The candidate's qualifications were found wanting during the interview process.
• His excuse for being late was found wanting by the teacher.
• The new video game was found wanting by hardcore gamers.
• Her performance on the project was found wanting, leading to her dismissal.

noun a type of fuel with a high level of octane

adjective describing a type of fuel with a high level of octane

• The engineer conducted a high test to determine the quality of the materials used in construction.
• I heard they're doing a high test on the new sports car at the track tomorrow.
• I aced that high test in math class last week.
• Her resilience was a high test of her character during difficult times.

verb to look at closely or carefully in order to gather information or detect problems

• The quality control team will inspect the finished products before they are shipped out.
• I need to inspect my car before going on a road trip.
• Let's inspect the new restaurant in town and see if it's any good.
• She carefully inspected the evidence before making her final decision.

noun a person who looks for small or unimportant errors or faults, especially in order to criticize unnecessarily

verb to criticize or find fault with small or unimportant details

• The professor was known for his nit picking when it came to grading assignments.
• Stop nit picking every little detail and just enjoy the movie.
• Why are you always nit picking my outfit?
• Her constant nit picking at her own flaws was starting to affect her self-esteem.

adjective describing something or someone that does not conform to established standards or norms

• The company implemented a strict dress code policy to ensure that employees do not wear nonconforming attire.
• She always stands out from the crowd with her nonconforming style.
• He's such a rebel, always being nonconforming to society's norms.
• The artist's abstract painting was nonconforming to traditional art styles.

noun a person of higher rank or status

adjective higher in rank, status, or quality

• The superior quality of the product is evident in its durability and performance.
• I always go to that bakery because their pastries are superior to any other in town.
• Dude, that new video game is so superior to the one we used to play.
• Her superior knowledge on the subject made her the go-to person for advice.

noun a process of establishing the truth, accuracy, or validity of something

• The verification process ensures the accuracy of the data.
• Can you verify if the information is correct?
• I need to double-check that, can you verify it for me?
• She sought verification from multiple sources before believing the news.

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate the minimum level or extent required or expected

preposition shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence, indicating the minimum level or amount

• It is recommended to arrive at the meeting at a minimum of five minutes early.
• You should aim to have at least $20 at a minimum for the concert tickets.
• You gotta have at least some snacks at a minimum for the road trip.
• To succeed in this project, you need to have determination at a minimum.