qualitative analysis noun (chem)

Identification of the constituents of a sample without regard to their relative amounts (cf quantitative analysis under quantity)

quality assurance noun

The maintenance of set standards in production or services

quality circle noun

A meeting of an organization's employees (as distinct from its management) aimed at improving production or efficiency (abbrev QC)

quality control noun

The inspection, testing, etc of samples of a product, esp at various stages of production, to ensure maintenance of high standards

quality factor noun

A measure of the relative biological effectiveness of ionizing radiation

quality time noun

Time during which one is not distracted but devotes one's full attention to one's companion, child, etc

quality of life

Non-material standard of living measured by environmental and cultural amenities, etc

total quality

A work ethos according to which continuous efforts are made to perform all aspects of one's work better (also adjective)