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Deutsch: Abkürzung / Español: Abreviatura / Português: Abreviação / Français: Abréviation / Italiano: Abbreviazione /

An abbreviation (from Latin brevis, meaning short) is a shortened word (or phrase). The abbreviation is mostly created with from the shortend word.

Deutsch: Abrieb / Español: abrasión / Português: abrasão / Français: abrasion / Italiano: abrasione

Abrasion in the quality management context refers to the process of scraping or wearing away the surface of a material due to friction or mechanical action. It is a critical factor to consider in quality management as it affects the durability, performance, and longevity of products.

Deutsch: Absorption / Español: Absorción / Português: Absorção / Français: Absorption / Italiano: Assorbimento

Absorption in the quality management context typically refers to the process by which a material takes in another substance, such as a liquid, gas, or other material, through permeation or diffusion. This can affect the quality, functionality, and durability of products, making it a critical factor to manage in various industries.

Deutsch: Beschleuniger / Español: Acelerador / Português: Acelerador / Français: Accélérateur / Italiano: Acceleratore

Accelerator in the quality management context refers to a tool, process, or factor that speeds up improvements, development, or production while maintaining or enhancing quality standards. An accelerator can also be a chemical agent or additive used to hasten a process, such as curing or hardening in manufacturing, without compromising quality. In broader terms, accelerators help organisations achieve quality objectives more efficiently by enhancing process speed or product development while ensuring compliance with quality management systems.

Deutsch: Akzeptanz / Español: Aceptabilidad / Português: Aceitabilidade / Français: Acceptabilité / Italiano: Accettabilità

Acceptability in quality management refers to the extent to which a product, service, or process meets the requirements and expectations of the relevant stakeholders, such as customers, regulatory bodies, and internal standards. It encompasses the degree of compliance with predefined criteria, including safety, functionality, and customer satisfaction.

Deutsch: Akzeptanz / Português: Resignação / Français: Acceptation
Acceptance in human psychology is a person's assent to the reality of a situation, recognizing a process or condition (often a negative or uncomfortable situation) without attempting to change it, protest, or exit.

Deutsch: Unfall / Español: Accidente / Português: Acidente / Français: Accident / Italiano: Incidente

In the context of quality management, an accident refers to an unplanned event that results in injury to individuals or damage to property and can adversely affect the production process, service delivery, or product quality. Managing accidents within a quality management system (QMS) involves implementing safety measures, accident prevention strategies, and procedures for responding to and investigating accidents to mitigate their impact and prevent recurrence.

Deutsch: Übereinstimmung / Español: Conformidad / Português: Conformidade / Français: Conformité / Italiano: Conformità

Accordance in the context of quality management refers to the state or condition of being in agreement or conformity with established quality standards, specifications, or criteria. It signifies that a product, service, process, or system meets the defined requirements and expectations set forth by regulatory bodies, industry standards, or internal organizational policies.