Glossary S

Deutsch: Sicherheit / Español: Seguridad / Português: Segurança / Français: Sécurité / Italiano: Sicurezza /

In the context of quality management,, "security" refers to measures that an organization takes to protect its information,, assets, and operations from unauthorized access, theft, damage, or disruption.

Deutsch: Sediment / Español: Sedimento / Português: Sedimento / Français: Sédiment / Italiano: Sedimento

Sediment in the quality management context refers to particulate matter that settles at the bottom of a liquid, often as a byproduct of manufacturing processes, water treatment, or other industrial activities. Proper management and control of sediment are crucial for maintaining product quality, ensuring process efficiency, and meeting regulatory standards.

Deutsch: Selbstbewertungsfragebogen / Español: Cuestionario de Autoevaluación / Português: Questionário de Autoavaliação / Français: Questionnaire d'auto-évaluation / Italiano: Questionario di Autovalutazione /

The Self Assessment Questionnaire is defined by the Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard? (PCI DSS).

Deutsch: Empfindlichkeit / Español: Sensibilidad / Português: Sensibilidade / Français: Sensibilité / Italiano: Sensibilità

Sensitivity in the quality management context refers to the ability of a system, process, or instrument to accurately detect, measure, or respond to changes in a particular variable or condition. It is a critical parameter in ensuring that products and processes meet specific quality standards and perform reliably under varying conditions.

Deutsch: Sensor / Español: Sensor / Português: Sensor / Français: Capteur / Italiano: Sensore /

Sensor in the quality management context refers to a device or component used to detect, measure, and monitor various physical parameters or conditions in a production or manufacturing process. Sensors play a crucial role in quality control and assurance by providing real-time data and feedback, allowing organizations to maintain consistent product quality and optimize their processes. These devices are employed across multiple industries to ensure that products meet specified quality standards.

Deutsch: Trennung / Español: Separación / Português: Separação / Français: Séparation / Italiano: Separazione

Separation in the context of quality management refers to the practice of distinguishing and isolating different processes, activities, or components to ensure clarity, focus, and precision in managing and improving quality. This concept is essential for identifying specific areas that require attention, monitoring, and improvement without interference from other unrelated processes.

Deutsch: Separator / Español: Separador / Português: Separador / Français: Séparateur / Italiano: Separatore

Separator in the context of quality management is a device or process used to separate different materials, components, or phases within a system to ensure product quality, purity, and consistency. This term is commonly associated with industries such as manufacturing, food processing, and pharmaceuticals, where maintaining the separation of materials is critical to the quality of the final product.

Deutsch: Reihenfolge / Español: Secuencia / Português: Sequência / Français: Séquence / Italiano: Sequenza

Sequence in the context of quality management refers to the specific order in which processes, tasks, or activities are arranged and executed to achieve the desired quality outcomes. Maintaining the correct sequence is critical in quality management as it ensures that each step is completed in the proper order, which is essential for process integrity, efficiency, and meeting quality standards.