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Deutsch: Anonymisierung / Español: Anonimización / Português: Anonimização / Français: Anonymisation / Italian: Anonimizzazione

Anonymization in the context of quality management refers to the process of removing or altering personal data within a dataset so that individuals cannot be identified, either directly or indirectly. This practice is essential in managing data privacy and ensuring compliance with regulations such as the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe. Anonymization is a critical step when handling sensitive information within a quality management system (QMS), particularly when data is used for analysis, auditing, or reporting purposes.

ANSI administers and coordinates the U.S. voluntary standardization and conformity assessment system.

Deutsch: Scheinbar / Español: Aparente / Português: Aparente / Français: Apparent / Italiano: Apparente

Apparent in the context of quality management refers to characteristics or issues that are easily noticeable or observable without requiring detailed analysis. These are often surface-level qualities that can be identified through visual inspection or basic testing.

Deutsch: Erscheinungsbild / Español: Apariencia / Português: Aparência / Français: Apparence / Italiano: Aspetto

Appearance in the context of quality management refers to the physical attributes and characteristics of a product or service that are perceptible by the senses, primarily sight, but can also include touch, smell, and even sound. These attributes significantly impact customer perceptions of quality, influencing satisfaction and purchasing decisions. In quality management, managing and controlling the appearance of products and services is crucial for meeting customer expectations and maintaining brand reputation.

Deutsch: Apple / Español: Apple / Português: Apple / Français: Apple / Italiano: Apple

Apple in the context of quality management refers to the technology company known for its industry-leading practices in product quality, innovation, and design. Apple Inc. has set high standards in both the quality of its products and the processes used to ensure that quality is consistently met across all of its devices and services.

Deutsch: Gerät / Español: Aparato / Português: Aparelho / Français: Appareil / Italiano: Elettrodomestico

Appliance in the context of quality management refers to any device or equipment designed for a specific function, which requires monitoring, evaluation, and control to ensure it meets quality standards. This term encompasses a wide range of products, from household devices to industrial machines, each requiring thorough quality management practices to ensure reliability, safety, and efficiency.

Deutsch: Termin / Español: Cita / Português: Compromisso / Français: Rendez-vous / Italiano: Appuntamento

In the quality management context, "Appointment" typically refers to the scheduled arrangements for quality audits, reviews, assessments, or meetings aimed at ensuring compliance with quality standards, discussing quality improvements, or addressing quality issues within an organization. Appointments are crucial for maintaining the regular oversight and continuous improvement of the quality management system (QMS). They facilitate communication and coordination among team members, departments, and external parties, such as suppliers or regulatory auditors, to adhere to and enhance quality standards.

Deutsch: Ansatz / Español: Enfoque / Português: Abordagem / Français: Approche / Italiano: Approccio

Approach in the context of quality management refers to the methodology, strategy, or perspective adopted to achieve and maintain desired quality levels in processes, products, or services. It encompasses the principles, tools, and practices an organisation uses to implement quality management systems and meet customer and regulatory requirements.