Glossary D

Deutsch: Dokument / Español: Documento / Português: Documento / Français: Document / Italiano: Documento

In the context of quality management, a document refers to any piece of information that is recorded in a tangible or electronic form, which defines, specifies, explains, or demonstrates how quality objectives are to be achieved. Documents play a critical role in establishing, implementing, maintaining, and continually improving a quality management system (QMS), serving as a means to communicate policies, procedures, and requirements throughout an organization.

Deutsch: Dokumentation / Português: Documentatio / Français: Documentation / Italiano: Documentazione

In the quality management context, documentation refers to the written or recorded information that describes processes, procedures, or systems, and provides evidence of conformance to requirements. Documentation is an important aspect of quality management, as it provides a record of the processes and procedures used by an organization and serves as evidence of conformance to requirements.

Deutsch: Dosis / Español: Dosis / Português: Dose / Français: Dose / Italiano: Dose /

In the context of quality management, particularly within industries like pharmaceuticals, healthcare, and food production, the term dose refers to the measured quantity of a product or substance to be administered or applied within a specific context. It is crucial for ensuring the efficacy, safety, and quality of the product. Managing the dose accurately is essential for complying with quality standards and regulations, guaranteeing that products deliver their intended benefits without causing harm to consumers or patients.

Deutsch: Dosimeter / Español: Dosímetro / Português: Dosímetro / Français: Dosimètre / Italiano: Dosimetro

In the quality management context, a dosemeter (often spelled dosimeter in English) is a device used to measure the dose or accumulated exposure to a particular agent or condition over time. In quality management, especially in industries where personnel or products are exposed to potentially harmful or controlled conditions such as radiation, chemicals, noise, or other environmental factors, dosimeters play a crucial role in ensuring safety and compliance with health and safety standards. They provide quantifiable data that can be used to assess whether the conditions meet predefined quality and safety criteria, enabling organizations to take corrective actions if necessary.

Deutsch: Dosimetrie / Español: Dosimetría / Português: Dosimetria / Français: Dosimétrie / Italiano: Dosimetria /

Español: Dosimetría / Français: Dosimétrie / Italiano: Dosimetria
Dosimetry is in its original sense the measurement of the absorbed dose delivered by ionizing radiation.

Deutsch: Entwässerung / Español: Drenaje / Português: Drenagem / Français: Drainage / Italiano: Drenaggio

Drainage in the context of quality management refers to the systematic removal or control of excess water, fluids, or other unwanted liquids from a given area, product, or system to maintain optimal operating conditions and ensure the quality and integrity of processes and products. Effective drainage is crucial in various industries to prevent damage, contamination, and inefficiencies.

Deutsch: Bagger / Español: Dragador / Português: Draga / Français: Dragueur / Italiano: Dragatore /

In the context of quality management, the term "dredger" does not have a direct application or meaning typically associated with quality management principles or practices. Instead, a dredger refers to a piece of heavy equipment used in the maritime industry for excavating and removing sediment and debris from the bottoms of water bodies such as rivers, harbors, and seas to maintain waterway navigability, create new harbors, or for land reclamation purposes.

Deutsch: Langlebigkeit / Español: Durabilidad / Português: Durabilidade / Français: Durabilité / Italiano: Durabilità /

In the quality management context, durability refers to the ability of a product or service to perform its required functions under normal operating conditions for an intended period without undue degradation or failure. This characteristic is crucial as it impacts customer satisfaction, brand reputation, and the overall cost-effectiveness of a product or service.