Quality Assurance Terms

noun a person or thing that checks, such as a person who verifies something or a pattern of squares used in a game like checkers

• The plagiarism checker identified several instances of copied content in the student's paper.
• I always use a grammar checker before submitting my essays.
• The spell checker on my phone is so helpful when I'm texting quickly.
• She acted as a moral checker, always making sure her friends were making good choices.

verb To make something right; to adjust or amend

adjective In accordance with fact or truth; free from error; accurate

• Please ensure that all the information provided is correct before submitting the form.
• Hey, make sure you got the correct address for the party tonight.
• I double-checked my answers and they were all correct.
• In order to reach the correct decision, we must consider all possible outcomes.

noun a principle or standard by which something may be judged or decided

• The main criterion for acceptance into the program is a high GPA.
• The only criterion for joining the club is to be friends with someone who's already a member.
• The party's criterion for entry is being cool enough to get past the bouncer.
• In her eyes, his sense of humor was the ultimate criterion for a potential partner.

noun a discrepancy or difference

adjective showing a discrepancy; inconsistent or differing

• The data from the two sources showed discrepant results, indicating a potential error in one of the datasets.
• The numbers don't match up between the two reports, there seems to be something discrepant going on.
• There's something fishy about the discrepant numbers, they just don't add up.
• Her actions and words were discrepant, like two puzzle pieces that don't fit together.

verb to cause someone to be unhappy or unsatisfied

• The company aims to address any issues that may dissatisfy their customers.
• I don't want to dissatisfy my boss by turning in my report late.
• If you keep playing that song, you're going to dissatisfy everyone in the room.
• His constant negativity seemed to dissatisfy the very air around him.

noun a haphazard circumstance or event

adjective characterized by lack of order or planning; random

• The haphazard arrangement of the furniture made the room look disorganized.
• She always does things in a haphazard way, never planning ahead.
• The party was thrown together in a haphazard manner, but it turned out to be a blast.
• His thoughts were like a haphazard jumble, making it difficult for him to focus on one thing at a time.

noun the quality or state of being lax; looseness, slackness, or lack of strictness

• The company's policy on safety does not tolerate any laxity in following procedures.
• There's no room for laxity when it comes to meeting deadlines around here.
• Don't be so lax about your responsibilities, man.
• His laxity in decision-making cost the team the game.

noun the act of observing, checking, or keeping track of something

verb to observe, check, or keep track of something

• The company implemented a system for monitoring employee productivity.
• I need to start monitoring my daily expenses more closely.
• I'm always monitoring my social media for any drama.
• She felt like someone was constantly monitoring her every move.

noun a set of four copies or things

verb to make four copies or things

• The document was printed in quadruplicate for each member of the committee.
• I made four copies of the report for everyone.
• I quadrupled the paperwork because everyone needed a copy.
• Her joy quadruplicated when she found out she was accepted into all four colleges.

noun the standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something

adjective of or having a high standard; excellent

• The company prides itself on delivering high-quality products to its customers.
• I only shop at that store because they have the best quality clothes.
• That new restaurant is top-notch, their food is such good quality.
• His speeches are always of high quality, leaving a lasting impact on the audience.

noun a detailed description or explanation of something

• The engineer carefully reviewed the specification before starting the project.
• Make sure you check the spec before you begin working on it.
• I'll take a look at the specs before diving in.
• She always reads between the lines of the specification to understand the true requirements.

noun a thing that is three times as large or as numerous as others of its kind

adjective existing in three copies or examples

• Please remember to sign all three copies of the document in triplicate.
• Make sure you sign all three copies of the form three times.
• Don't forget to triple sign all the papers.
• Her love for him was so strong, it felt like it existed in triplicate.

verb to justify or necessitate

adjective justified or authorized

• The manufacturer's warranty warranted free repairs for up to one year.
• I think a refund is warranted in this situation.
• That movie was so bad, a refund is definitely warranted.
• His reckless behavior warranted a stern warning from his boss.

adjective serving to confirm or corroborate

• The research team conducted a confirmatory study to validate the results of their initial findings.
• They did another test to confirm their earlier results.
• They double-checked to make sure their findings were legit.
• The evidence provided confirmatory support for their hypothesis.

noun the quality or state of being correct; conformity to fact or truth

• The correctness of the data is crucial for making informed decisions.
• Make sure to double check the correctness of the information before submitting it.
• I always triple check for correctness before turning in my work.
• The correctness of his argument was like a shining beacon in the sea of misinformation.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

adverb a word that modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb

pronoun a word that takes the place of a noun

• By properly maintaining your car, it’ll keep running smoothly for years to come.
• If you water the plant regularly, it’ll keep growing strong and healthy.
• Just stick to your exercise routine and it’ll keep you looking fit and fab.
• If you nurture your relationships, it’ll keep your heart full of love and joy.

noun a word that represents a person, place, thing, or idea

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun

• The conference covered a lot of good stuff on the latest research findings.
• I heard you got some good stuff at the farmer's market today.
• I can't wait to try that new restaurant, I heard they have some really good stuff.
• Learning a new language is tough, but once you get the hang of it, it's all good stuff.

adjective a word that describes or modifies a noun or pronoun, in this case 'aboveproof' describes a quality of being beyond proof

• The scientific evidence presented was aboveproof and left no room for doubt.
• Her alibi was aboveproof, there's no way she could have been at the scene of the crime.
• His skills on the basketball court are aboveproof, he's unstoppable!
• The bond between them was aboveproof, nothing could break it.