Define Quality?

Question

Hi,

Can anyone help me in :


-Defining Quality.

-Defining Quality Assurance

-Define Total Quality Management


Thank you

Answer 1

qual·i·ty

qual·i·ty [kwóllətee]
(plural qual·i·ties)
n
1. standard: the general standard or grade of something
the poor quality of the air
poor-quality work
goods of the highest quality

2. characteristic: a characteristic of somebody or something
Honesty is one of her best qualities.

3. essential property: an essential identifying nature or character of somebody or something
the soothing quality of the music

4. excellence: the highest or finest standard (often used before a noun)
quality products

5. upper social class: high social position or aristocratic breeding (dated informal)
a family of quality

6. people of upper social class: people of high social position or aristocratic breeding
mixing with the quality

7. phonetics character of vowel sound: the character of a vowel sound that depends on such factors as the shape of the mouth and position of the tongue when it is uttered
8. music tone of note: the distinctive tone of a musical note
9. logic affirmative or negative characteristic: the positive or negative nature of a logical proposition
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as·sur·ance

as·sur·ance [ə shrənss]
(plural as·sur·ances)
n
1. pledge or promise: a declaration that inspires or is intended to inspire confidence
They gave us every assurance it would arrive on time.

2. confidence: confidence in personal ability or status
He steered the ungainly machine with smooth assurance.

3. certainty: freedom from uncertainty
took heart in the assurance that the problem was solved

4. making something certain: making something certain or overcoming doubt
5. U.K. insurance against certainty: insurance against something that is certain to happen such as death, rather than something that might happen such as loss of or damage to property life assurance
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man·age·ment

man·age·ment [mánnijmənt]
n
1. administration of business: the organizing and controlling of the affairs of a business or a sector of a business
2. managers as group: managers and employers considered collectively, especially the directors and executives of a business or organization
3. handling of something successfully: the act of handling or controlling something successfully
crisis management

4. skill in handling or using something: the skillful handling or use of something such as resources

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