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Quality controln
(1) Assuring that the quality of a product does not get out of hand
and add to the cost of its manufacture or design.

(2) The process of testing one out of every 1,000 units coming off
a production line to make sure that at least one out of 100 works.
quarkn
The sound made by a well bred duck.
Quavern
The feeling before a music lesson when you haven't practiced.
quickien
(1) A moment's piece.

(2) No sooner spread than done.
Quigley's Lawn
Whoever has any authority over you, no matter how small, will
atttempt to use it.

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