Glossary D
Glossary D
Deutsch: Richtung / Español: Dirección / Português: Direção / Français: Direction / Italiano: Direzione
Direction in the context of quality management refers to the strategic guidance and oversight provided by leadership to ensure that quality objectives are defined, pursued, and achieved within an organization. It involves setting quality goals, establishing policies, and creating a culture that prioritizes continuous improvement and excellence in products and services.
Deutsch: Direktorium / Español: Directorio/ Português: Diretório / Français: Répertoire
Directory may refer to a file system structure in which to store computer files or a listing of information about suppliers and manufacturers
Deutsch: Desinfektion / Español: Desinfección / Português: Desinfecção / Français: Désinfection / Italiano: Disinfezione
Disinfection in the context of quality Management refers to the process of eliminating or reducing harmful microorganisms, such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi, from surfaces, Equipment, or environments to ensure safety and compliance with Hygiene standards. In Quality management, particularly in industries like healthcare, food processing, and pharmaceuticals, disinfection is crucial for maintaining product safety, preventing contamination, and ensuring Regulatory compliance.
Deutsch: Zerfall / Español: Desintegración / Português: Desintegração / Français: Désintégration / Italiano: Disintegrazione
Disintegration in the context of quality management refers to the process or occurrence of a material, product, or system breaking down into smaller parts or losing its cohesion and integrity over time or under specific conditions. This term can apply to physical products, materials, and even processes or systems that fail to maintain their structure and function effectively.
Deutsch: Ausgabe / Español: Dispensación / Português: Dispensação / Français: Dispensation / Italiano: Dispensazione
Dispensing in the context of quality Management refers to the controlled Process of measuring and distributing materials, ingredients, or products in a way that meets specified standards and requirements. This process is common in industries like pharmaceuticals, Food Production, and chemical manufacturing, where Precision and adherence to protocols are essential to ensure quality, safety, and compliance.
Deutsch: Dispersion / Español: Dispersión / Português: Dispersão / Français: Dispersion/ Italiano: Dispersione
The term "dispersion" refers to the spread or variability of data points or measurements within a data set. It provides information about the distribution and consistency of the data, allowing organizations to assess the stability and reliability of their processes. Dispersion measures are used to quantify and analyze the extent to which data points deviate from the central tendency or mean value.
Deutsch: Verschiebung / Español: desplazamiento / Português: deslocamento / Français: déplacement / Italiano: spostamento
Displacement in the quality management context refers to the movement or shifting of products, components, or materials from their original or intended position. It can occur during manufacturing, transportation, or storage and is a critical factor to monitor as it can impact product quality, functionality, and overall integrity.
Deutsch: Entsorgung / Español: Eliminación / Português: Descarte / Français: Élimination / Italiano: Smaltimento
Disposal in the quality management context refers to the systematic Process of discarding, destroying, or removing products, materials, or waste that do not meet quality standards or are no longer usable. Proper disposal ensures that defective, unsafe, or non-Compliant products are handled in a way that prevents them from entering the market, contaminating the environment, or negatively affecting operational Efficiency.