quality cost
ˈkwɒlɪti kɒst
Definition

Definition of quality cost - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

businessTECH.total cost of quality-related efforts and deficienciesTECH.
  • The company reduced its quality cost by improving processes.
  • Analyzing quality cost helped identify waste areas.
  • Quality cost was a key topic in the meeting.
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Expressions with quality

quality timen.
time spent enjoyably with family or friends
We spent quality time together during the holiday.
star qualityn.
special traits or talent making someone likely to become famous
She has the star quality that draws everyone's attention.
quality faden.
gradual reduction in product quality for higher profits
The company faced backlash for its quality fade strategy.
quality doesn't come cheapexp.
high quality items usually cost more money
Remember, quality doesn't come cheap when buying a new car.
high qualityn.
state of being superior in excellence or value
The high quality of the fabric impressed everyone.
high-qualityadj.
of very good quality or superior standard
This store sells high-quality furniture.

Expressions with cost

cost outv.
calculate the total cost of a project
We need to cost out the new building project.
cost dearlyv.
cause significant loss or suffering to someone
His mistake cost him dearly in the competition.
cost dearv.
be expensive in terms of money or resources
The repairs will cost dear.
soft costn.
indirect costs related to project management
Soft costs include legal fees and consulting services.
at any costadv.
achieve something no matter the obstacles
She was determined to win the race at any cost.
cover the costv.
pay for something
The company will cover the cost of your travel expenses.
pay the costv.
bear the financial expense of something
You have to pay the cost of the repairs.
come at a costv.
require a sacrifice or loss
Success often comes at a cost of personal time.
cost a fortunev.
be very expensive or costly
The new car will cost a fortune.
cost a small fortunev.
require a large amount of money to buy
The new car will cost a small fortune.

Terms related to quality cost

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costlesscostlinesscostlyqualificationqualifierqualifyqualitativequalitativelyauditcompliancedeficiencyfailure

Terms with quality cost included in their meaning

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quality doesn't come cheapexp.
value
high quality items usually cost more money
cheapoadj.
quality
of low quality and cost
COPQacr.
acr: Cost of Poor Quality
money lost because of mistakes or bad work
QCDacr.
acr: Quality, Cost, Delivery
business term for evaluating performance
right-shoreadj.
cost efficiency
choosing a location that balances cost and quality

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  1. French:coût de la qualité, ...
  2. German:Qualitätskosten, ...
  3. Italian:costo della qualità, ...
  4. Spanish:costo de calidad, ...
  5. Portuguese:custo da qualidade, ...
  6. Chinese:质量成本, ...
  7. Japanese:品質コスト, ...
  8. Arabic:تَكْلِفَة الجَوْدَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:עֲלוּת אֵיכוּת, ...
  10. Russian:затраты на качество, ...
  11. Ukrainian:витрати на якість, ...
  12. Hindi:गुणवत्ता लागत, ...

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