Every quality professional needs a handy reference of quality terms and acronyms in the history of quality. This glossary derives from a variety of sources, including books, periodicals, Web sites and quality experts.

Quality Glossary

Design Validation Plan
Design FMEA
Design Verification Plan
Process FMEA

Design FMEA Function
Design FMEA Failure Mode
Design FMEA Failure Mode Effects
Design FMEA Severity Rating
Design FMEA Class Column
Design FMEA Failure Cause
Design FMEA Occurrence Rating
Design FMEA Controls
Design FMEA Detection Rating
Design FMEA Risk Priority Number
Design FMEA Recommended Actions

Process FMEA Function
Process FMEA Process Step
Process FMEA Failure Mode
Process FMEA Failure Mode Effects
Process FMEA Failure Cause
Process FMEA Detection Controls
Process FMEA Prevention Controls
Process FMEA Recommended Actions
Process FMEA Severity Rating
Process FMEA Occurrence Rating
Process FMEA Detection Rating
Process FMEA Risk Priority Number