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IDEF, initially abbreviation of ICAM Definition, renamed in 1999 as Integration DEFinition, refers to a family of modeling languages in the field of systems and software engineering.

Deutsch: Identifizierung / Français: Identification

In the context of quality management, identification refers to the process of defining, labeling, or marking items, materials, or products to ensure that they can be easily recognized and traced. This helps in ensuring the quality, authenticity, and accountability of these items.

Deutsch: Kennzeichner / Español: Identificador / Português: Identificador / Français: Identifiant / Italiano: Identificatore

Identifier in the context of quality management refers to a unique symbol, name, number, or combination thereof, assigned to products, components, documents, or processes to distinguish them from others and facilitate their tracking and management. Identifiers are crucial for ensuring the traceability, control, and accountability of all elements within a quality management system (QMS), allowing for effective organization, retrieval, and analysis of quality-related information.

Deutsch: IEC / Español: IEC / Français: IEC / Italiano: IEC

The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) is an international organization that develops and publishes standards related to the field of electrotechnology. The IEC is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, and has members in over 170 countries.

Deutsch: Imaging / Français: Imagerie
Imaging is the representation or reproduction of an object's outward form; especially a visual representation.

Deutsch: Immersion / Español: Inmersión / Português: Imersão / Français: Immersion / Italiano: Immersione

Immersion in the context of quality management refers to the comprehensive and thorough involvement of individuals or teams in understanding, analyzing, and improving quality processes. This approach aims to deepen the understanding of quality standards, procedures, and challenges, ensuring that quality management practices are effectively implemented and maintained.

Deutsch: Schlagfest / Español: Resistente a impactos / Português: Resistente a impactos / Français: Résistant aux chocs / Italiano: Resistente agli urti

Impact-resistant in the quality management context refers to the ability of a material or product to withstand physical force or shock without experiencing significant damage or failure. This characteristic is crucial in industries where products are subjected to potentially damaging impacts during their lifecycle, such as construction, automotive, aerospace, electronics, and consumer goods.

Deutsch: Impedanz / Español: Impedancia / Português: Impedância / Français: Impédance / Italiano: Impedenza

Impedance in the quality management context refers to the resistance or hindrance encountered within processes, systems, or communication channels that affect the efficiency, speed, or overall quality of outcomes. Unlike in its traditional electrical context, where impedance measures the opposition to the flow of alternating current, in quality management, it represents barriers or challenges that prevent optimal performance.