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The Glossary for Quality Management +++ Popular Articles: 'Temperature', 'Technology', 'Texture'

Deutsch: Endpunkt / Español: Terminal / Português: Terminal / Français: Terminal / Italiano: Terminale

Terminal in the context of quality management refers to a final point or stage in a process where outputs are evaluated for compliance with quality standards. This term is often used to describe a critical juncture where the quality of a product or service is assessed before it reaches the end-user or customer.

Deutsch: Terminologie / Español: Terminología / Português: Terminologia / Français: Terminologie / Italiano: Terminologia
Terminology is the study of terms and their use. Terms are words and compound words that in specific contexts are given specific meanings, meanings that may deviate from the meaning the same words have in other contexts and in everyday language.

Deutsch: Prüfung und Inspektion / Español: Pruebas e inspección / Português: Testes e inspeção / Français: Tests et inspections / Italiano: Test e ispezioni

Testing and Inspection in the quality management context refer to the systematic processes used to evaluate the characteristics, performance, or reliability of products, components, materials, or systems against defined standards, specifications, or criteria. These activities are essential for ensuring that products or services meet quality requirements before they reach the customer. Testing involves conducting experiments or evaluations under controlled conditions to identify defects, measure performance, and verify compliance with quality standards. Inspection, on the other hand, is the process of visually or manually examining products, processes, or systems to check for conformity, integrity, and adherence to standards.

Deutsch: Prüfgeräte / Español: Equipos de prueba / Português: Equipamentos de teste / Français: Équipements de test / Italiano: Attrezzature di prova

Testing equipment in quality management refers to tools, machines, and instruments used to evaluate the quality, performance, and reliability of products, components, or materials. These devices are essential for verifying that products meet specified standards, regulations, and customer requirements before they are approved for release or use.

Deutsch: Textilindustrie / Español: Industria textil / Português: Indústria têxtil / Français: Industrie textile / Italian: Industria tessile

Textile Industry in the context of quality management refers to the sector involved in the design, production, and distribution of fabrics and textiles used for clothing, home furnishings, industrial applications, and other purposes. In quality management, the focus is on ensuring that textiles meet specified quality standards related to strength, durability, safety, and aesthetic properties, as well as compliance with regulatory requirements.

Deutsch: Textur / Español: Textura / Português: Textura / Français: Texture / Italiano: Texture

Texture in the context of quality management refers to the surface characteristics and feel of a product that can be assessed through touch or visual examination. It is an important attribute in various industries, including manufacturing, food, textiles, and construction, as it affects both the functional properties and the customer perception of quality.

Deutsch: Die Informationstechnologie-Infrastuktur-Bibliothek ITIL / Español: La Biblioteca de Infraestructura de Tecnologías de la Información ITIL / Português: A Biblioteca de Infraestrutura de Tecnologia da Informação ITIL / Français: La Bibliothèque d'Infrastructure des Technologies de l'Information ITIL / Italiano: La Biblioteca di Infrastruttura delle Tecnologie dell'Informazione ITIL /

ITIL refers to a series of documents that are used to aid the implementation of a framework for IT Service Management (ITSM).

Deutsch: Theorie / Español: Teoría / Português: Teoria / Français: Théorie / Italiano: Teoria

Theory in the quality management context refers to a systematic framework or set of principles used to understand, predict, and improve quality within processes, products, and services. Theories in quality management provide the foundation for methodologies and practices that aim to enhance efficiency, effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.