Full Definition of GOVERNMENT. 1. : the act or process of governing; specifically: authoritative direction or control. 2. obsolete: moral conduct or behavior: discretion.
critical to quality (CTQ). A process characteristic or component that has a direct effect on whether the overall process or product is perceived by the customer to be of acceptable quality. Identification of specific, measurable critical to quality (CTQ) characteristics is essential for meaningful and measurable business process improvement.
PDQ is a three-letter abbreviation for pretty damned (or darn) quick(ly). In retail trade, it means Presentation Display Quantity usually a display of products near the checkout area. PDQ may also refer to the following products: 1  PDQ Food Stores, a convenience store chain in the American Midwest. 2  PDQ (restaurant) , A fast food restaurant chain primarily in the southeastern United States.