quality assurance
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noun
a system for ensuring a desired level of quality in the development, production, or delivery of products and services: Quality assurance for nursing homes begins with a set of standards.Abbreviation: QA
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Origin of quality assurance
First recorded in 1970–75
Words nearby quality assurance
qualitative, qualitative analysis, qualitative identity, qualities, quality, quality assurance, quality-assure, quality circle, quality control, quality factor, quality-of-life
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Medical definitions for quality assurance
quality assurance
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n.
A system for evaluating performance, as in the delivery of services or the quality of products provided to consumers, customers, or patients.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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