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The Glossary for Quality Management +++ Popular Articles: 'Resistance', 'Risk', 'Rubber'

Deutsch: Nachhall / Español: Reverberación / Português: Reverberação / Français: Réverbération / Italiano: Riverberazione

Reverberation in the quality management context refers to the persistence of sound in a space after the original sound is produced. It is a crucial parameter in evaluating and controlling the acoustic qualities of environments such as concert halls, auditoriums, classrooms, and recording studios. Proper management of reverberation can significantly impact the clarity, quality, and overall experience of sound within these spaces.

Deutsch: Überprüfung / Español: Re-verificación / Português: Re-verificação / Français: Revérification / Italiano: Riconferma

Reverification in the context of quality management refers to the process of conducting additional verification activities to confirm that previous corrective actions, changes, or improvements have effectively addressed identified issues or non-conformities. It is an essential component of the continuous improvement cycle, ensuring that solutions are sustainable and that the quality of products, processes, or systems remains at or above the established standards.

Deutsch: Überprüfung / Español: Revisión / Português: Revisão / Français: Révision / Italiano: Revisione /

Review in the quality management context refers to a systematic assessment, examination, or evaluation of processes, products, or services to ensure compliance with established standards, identify areas for improvement, and verify adherence to quality requirements. It is a critical component of quality management systems and plays a fundamental role in maintaining and enhancing the quality of deliverables across various industries.

Deutsch: Überprüfung der Dokumentation / Español: Revisión de la documentación / Português: Revisão da documentação / Français: Révision de la documentation / Italiano: Revisione della documentazione

Review of documentation in the quality management context refers to the systematic examination and evaluation of the documents that are part of or related to a quality management system (QMS). This process ensures that documentation is accurate, complete, up-to-date, and effectively supports the organization’s quality objectives. Documentation review is a critical activity for maintaining compliance with standards such as ISO 9001, as well as for ensuring that the documented processes align with actual practices and regulatory requirements.

Deutsch: Überarbeitung / Español: Revisión / Português: Revisão / Français: Révision / Italiano: Revisione /

Revision in the context of quality management refers to the process of reviewing, examining, and making necessary changes or improvements to a product, process, document, or system to ensure that it meets established standards, requirements, or objectives. The goal of revision is to enhance the quality, accuracy, and effectiveness of the subject matter, whether it's a product, a set of procedures, or any other element of an organization's operations.

Deutsch: Starre / Español: Rigidez / Português: Rigidez / Français: Rigidité / Italiano: Rigidità

Rigidity in the context of quality management refers to an overly strict or inflexible adherence to processes, procedures, or standards, which can hinder adaptability, innovation, and continuous improvement. While maintaining high standards is essential in quality management, excessive rigidity can prevent organisations from responding effectively to changes, evolving customer needs, or process improvements.

Deutsch: Ring / Español: Anillo / Português: Anel / Français: Anneau / Italiano: Anello /

In the quality management context, the term 'ring' does not have a specific meaning or application. However, with some information about quality management concepts and tools that are commonly used you can see ring-like structures. These concepts and tools help organizations improve their processes, products, and services to meet quality standards and customer expectations.

Deutsch: Risiko / Español: Riesgo / Português: Risco / Français: Risque / Italiano: Rischio /

Risk is the potential of loss (an undesirable outcome, however not necessarily so) resulting from a given action, activity and/or inaction.