Quality Control Terms

noun the power to influence or direct people's behavior or the course of events

verb to determine the behavior or supervise the running of

adjective having power over something or someone

• The experiment was conducted with strict control over all variables.
• She always likes to be in control of every situation.
• I need to get my emotions under control before I explode.
• The dictator's grip on power was so tight, it seemed like he had complete control over everything.

noun a formal test of a person's knowledge or proficiency in a subject or skill

• The examination will cover a wide range of topics from the course material.
• I heard the examination is going to be really tough, so we better start studying now.
• I totally bombed that exam, I wasn't prepared at all.
• The examination of his motives revealed a hidden agenda.

noun a mark, fault, or other imperfection that mars a substance or object

verb to blemish, spoil, or mar

adjective having a flaw or imperfection

• The architect discovered a flaw in the building's foundation that needed immediate attention.
• I found a flaw in your plan that could cause some problems down the line.
• There's a flaw in your logic, dude.
• Her flaw was that she cared too much about what others thought of her.

noun a level of quality or rank that is below average

adjective of a level of quality or rank that is below average

• The student received a low grade on the exam due to not studying enough.
• I got a low grade on that test because I didn't understand the material.
• I totally bombed that quiz and got a low grade.
• Her performance at work was a low grade compared to her usual high standards.

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

• The nonoccurrence of the event was a relief to many stakeholders.
• It was a good thing that the nonoccurrence of the incident prevented any chaos.
• The nonoccurrence of the party was a bummer.
• The nonoccurrence of her smile in the room made everything feel dull.

noun a small part or quantity intended to show what the whole is like

verb to take a small part as a sample of the whole; to test or try something

• The scientist collected a sample of water from the river for testing.
• Can you grab me a sample of that new ice cream flavor to try?
• I snagged a sample of the latest perfume at the mall.
• The short story served as a sample of the author's writing style.

adjective not making concessions; inflexible

adverb in an uncompromising manner

• The CEO was known for his uncompromising stance on ethics in business.
• She has an uncompromising attitude when it comes to sticking to her beliefs.
• Don't mess with him, he's got an uncompromising personality.
• The mountain stood tall and uncompromising against the storm.

adjective not open to objection or criticism; entirely acceptable or satisfactory

• The candidate's qualifications were unexceptionable, making her the ideal choice for the position.
• His behavior at the party was unexceptionable; he was polite and respectful to everyone.
• I gotta say, your taste in music is unexceptionable.
• The artist's attention to detail in her paintings is unexceptionable, capturing every nuance of emotion.

verb to confirm the truth or accuracy of something

• Please verify your identity by providing a government-issued ID.
• Can you verify if the meeting is still happening tomorrow?
• I need to double-check and verify if the party is still on.
• It's important to verify the facts before making any decisions.

noun a negative hit or attack

verb to make a negative hit or attack

• The forensic team confirmed a negative hit on the DNA sample taken from the crime scene.
• The test results came back as a neg hit, so we can rule out that suspect.
• Looks like we got a neg hit on that search query, try a different keyword.
• Her comment was a real neg hit to his confidence, he felt deflated afterwards.

noun the quality or state of being correct or precise

• The machine learning model achieved high accuracies in predicting stock market trends.
• The app's GPS feature has pretty good accuracies for finding nearby restaurants.
• My friend's weather app has crazy accuracies when it comes to predicting rain.
• His storytelling skills are so good that his accuracies in captivating the audience are unmatched.

noun a method used to measure the concentration of acetic acid in a solution

• Acetometry is a laboratory technique used to measure the concentration of acetic acid in a solution.
• I have to do some acetometry experiments in my chemistry class next week.
• I heard acetometry is a real pain, but it's necessary for the experiment.
• In a way, acetometry is like solving a puzzle to determine the composition of a solution.