Glossary P

Deutsch: Praxis / Español: Práctica / Português: Prática / Français: Pratique / Italiano: Pratica

Practice in the quality management context refers to the standardized methods and procedures that are consistently applied within an organization to ensure that all processes, activities, and outputs meet established quality standards. These practices are designed to minimize errors, increase efficiency, and enhance the overall reliability and quality of products and services offered by the organization.

Deutsch: Ausfällung / Español: Precipitación / Português: Precipitação / Français: Précipitation / Italiano: Precipitazione

Precipitation in the context of quality management refers to the process where a solid forms within a solution during a chemical reaction or due to changes in physical conditions. In quality management, controlling precipitation is essential for ensuring product consistency, preventing unwanted by-products, and maintaining the desired quality of materials or end products. This term is often relevant in industries like pharmaceuticals, chemical manufacturing, and food production.

Deutsch: Präzision / Español: Precisión / Português: Precisão / Français: Précision / Italiano: Precisione

Precision in the context of quality management refers to the degree to which repeated measurements or processes produce results that are close to each other, indicating consistency and reliability in performance. It is a measure of the reproducibility of processes or systems, highlighting the absence of variability among outcomes.

Deutsch: Vorhersehbarkeit / Español: Predictibilidad / Português: Previsibilidade / Français: Prédictibilité / Italiano: Predicibilità

In the quality management context, predictability refers to the ability to anticipate outcomes, performance, or behaviours of processes, systems, or products based on established standards, historical data, and controlled variables. Predictability is a key factor in maintaining consistency, reliability, and efficiency in quality management systems (QMS).

Preference in the quality management context refers to an individual's or organization's prioritization of specific choices, options, or features based on their desirability or suitability for a particular purpose or situation. It involves making decisions and selecting one option over others because it aligns better with one's needs, requirements, or tastes. Preferences play a significant role in various aspects of quality management, impacting product development, customer satisfaction, and decision-making processes.

Deutsch: Vorschrift / Español: Prescripción / Português: Prescrição / Français: Prescription / Italian: Prescrizione

Prescription in the context of quality management refers to the detailed instructions, guidelines, and standards that dictate how processes, products, or services should be executed to meet quality objectives. These prescriptions ensure consistency, compliance, and adherence to best practices within the organization.

Deutsch: Anwesenheit / Español: Presencia / Português: Presença / Français: Présence / Italiano: Presenza

Presence in the context of quality management refers to the act of ensuring that all necessary elements, including personnel, processes, and resources, are in place and actively contributing to the achievement of quality objectives. It encompasses the availability and participation of key stakeholders in quality processes, as well as the visibility and accessibility of quality-related information and resources.

English: Pressure / Deutsch: Druck / Español: Presión / Português: Pressão / Français: Pression / Italiano: Pressione /

In the context of quality management,, "pressure" refers to external or internal forces that can impact an organization's ability to meet its goals or maintain its standards of quality.. These pressures can come from a variety of sources and can be positive or negative in nature.