Glossary D
Glossary D
Deutsch: Zuverlässigkeit / Español: Fiabilidad / Português: Confiabilidade / Français: Fiabilité / Italiano: Affidabilità /
Dependability in the quality management context refers to the degree to which a product, system, or process can be relied upon to consistently perform its intended functions, meet specified requirements, and deliver the expected results, without unexpected failures, errors, or disruptions. Dependability is a critical aspect of quality management as it ensures the reliability, availability, and performance of products and services. It encompasses various attributes, including reliability, availability, maintainability, and safety, all of which contribute to the overall trustworthiness of a system or process.
Deutsch: Einsatz / Español: Despliegue / Português: Implementação / Français: Déploiement / Italiano: Distribuzione
Deployment in the quality management context refers to the process of implementing quality management systems, practices, and improvements within an organization. It encompasses the strategic planning, execution, monitoring, and continuous improvement of quality initiatives to ensure that products or services meet the established standards and customer expectations.
Deutsch: Ablagerung / Español: Depósito / Português: Deposição / Français: Dépôt / Italian: Deposizione
Deposition in the quality management context refers to the process of depositing a material onto a substrate or surface to create a thin film or layer. This technique is essential for various industries, including manufacturing, electronics, and pharmaceuticals, ensuring the quality, functionality, and performance of products.
Deutsch: Tiefe / Español: Profundidad / Português: Profundidade / Français: Profondeur / Italiano: Profondità
Depth in the context of quality management refers to the thoroughness and detail with which quality management processes and practices are implemented within an organization. It encompasses the intensity and meticulousness of quality measures, ensuring that every aspect of a product, service, or process meets the highest standards.
Deutsch: Beschreibung / Español: Descripción / Português: Descrição / Français: Description / Italiano: Descrizione /
Español: Descripción / Português: Descrição / Français: Description / Italiano: Descrizione
Description is one of four rhetorical modes (also known as modes of discourse), along with exposition, argumentation, and narration. Each of the rhetorical modes is present in a variety of forms and each has its own purpose and conventions.
Deutsch: Gestaltung / Español: Diseño / Português: Design / Français: Conception / Italiano: Design/
In the context of quality management, Design refers to the deliberate and systematic process of planning, creating, and specifying the characteristics and features of a product, service, or system. It encompasses a wide range of activities, from conceptualizing and drafting initial ideas to defining detailed specifications and blueprints. Design plays a pivotal role in ensuring that the final outcome meets or exceeds customer expectations, complies with relevant standards, and functions effectively and efficiently.
Deutsch: Design und Ingenieurwesen / Español: Diseño e ingeniería / Português: Design e engenharia / Français: Conception et ingénierie / Italian: Progettazione e ingegneria
Design and Engineering in the context of quality management refers to the processes involved in planning, developing, and creating products, systems, or structures with a focus on meeting specified quality standards. In quality management, these processes are crucial for ensuring that products are not only functional and aesthetically pleasing but also safe, reliable, efficient, and compliant with regulatory and customer requirements.
Deutsch: Designkriterien / Español: Criterios de diseño / Português: Critérios de design / Français: Critères de conception / Italiano: Criteri di progettazione
Design criteria are fundamental guidelines that define the requirements and specifications for a product, system, or process within quality management. They ensure that the final output meets predefined standards of performance, safety, and reliability. These criteria are established early in the design phase and serve as a benchmark throughout the development lifecycle.