Glossary V

The Glossary for Quality Management +++ Popular Articles: 'Variation', 'Validation', 'Validity'

Deutsch: Überprüfung / Español: Verificación / Português: Verificação / Français: Vérification / Italiano: Verifica /

Français: Vérification
Verification and validation, in engineering or quality management systems, it is the act of reviewing, inspecting or testing, in order to establish and document that a product, service or system meets regulatory or technical standards.

Deutsch: Umgebung / Español: Vecindad / Português: Vizinhança / Français: Voisinage / Italiano: Vicinanza

Vicinity in the context of quality management refers to the area or environment surrounding a process, operation, or facility that can have an impact on the quality of products or services. This term encompasses both physical and non-physical elements that might influence quality outcomes, including environmental conditions, equipment, personnel, and even cultural factors within an organization.

Deutsch: Vinyl / Español: Grupo vinilo / Português: Vinil / Français: Vinyle / Italiano: Gruppo vinilico
In chemistry, vinyl or ethenyl is the functional group CH=CH2, namely the ethylene molecule (H2C=CH2) minus one hydrogen atom.

Deutsch: Viskosität / Español: Viscosidad / Português: Viscosidade / Français: Viscosité / Italiano: Viscosità
The viscosity of a fluid is a measure of its resistance to gradual deformation by shear stress or tensile stress. For liquids, it corresponds to the informal notion of "thickness".

Deutsch: Sichtbarkeit / Español: Visibilidad / Português: Visibilidade / Français: Visibilité / Italiano: Visibilità

Visibility in the quality management context refers to the clear and transparent access to information, processes, and performance metrics throughout an organisation’s operations. It ensures that stakeholders at all levels, including management, employees, and suppliers, can see and monitor quality-related data in real time, making it easier to identify issues, track progress, and make informed decisions to maintain or improve quality.

Deutsch: Wortschatz / Español: Vocabulario / Português: Vocabulário / Français: Vocabulaire

A person's vocabulary is the set of words within a language that are familiar to that person. A vocabulary usually develops with age, and serves as a useful and fundamental tool for communication and acquiring knowledge. Acquiring an extensive vocabulary is one of the largest challenges in learning a second language.

In quality management, vocabulary refers to the specific words and terms that are used to describe and communicate concepts related to the quality of products, services, and processes.

Deutsch: Hohlraum / Español: Vacío / Português: Vazio / Français: Vide / Italiano: Vuoto

Void in the quality management context refers to an unintentional gap, cavity, or empty space within a material, component, or product that can occur during the manufacturing process. Voids can negatively impact the quality, structural integrity, performance, and safety of a product, making their detection and prevention critical in industries where precision and reliability are paramount.

Deutsch: Vulkanisation / Español: Vulcanización / Português: Vulcanização / Français: Vulcanisation / Italiano: Vulcanizzazione

Vulcanization in the context of quality management refers to the chemical process used to enhance the properties of rubber, making it more durable, elastic, and resistant to various environmental factors. This process is crucial for ensuring the quality and performance of rubber products.