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.
What is a 'Request For Quote - RFQ'. A request for quote (RFQ) is a type of procurement solicitation in which a company asks outside vendors to offer a quote for the completion of a specific task or project. An RFQ is similar to a request for proposal (RFP) and provides comprehensive information to the bidder concerning the project's requirements.