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Qualifier |
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A
data element whose value shall be expressed as a code that
gives specific meaning to the function of another data element
or a segment. |
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Quality (ISO8402) |
The totality of features and
characteristics of a product or service that bear on its
ability to satisfy stated or implied needs.
Note: The ISO9000 standards on quality management
and quality assurance consists of 4 standards: 9000 guidelines
for selection and use, 9001 model for quality assurance in
design/development 9002 model for quality assurance in
production and installation, 9003 model for quality assurance
in final inspection and test, and 9004 guidelines for quality
management and quality system elements, part 2 are guidelines
for services. |
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Quality Assurance
(ISO8402) |
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All those planned and systematic actions necessary to provide
adequate confidence that a product or service will satisfy
given requirements for quality. |
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Quality Control (ISO8402) |
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The operational techniques and activities that are used to
fulfil requirements for quality. |
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Quantity Charge |
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The unit rate which is lower than the normal rate and applies
to shipments meeting specific weight requirements (air cargo). |
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Quantity Discount |
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A
proportional reduction of a rate based on quantity (air
cargo). |
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Quarantine |
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The period during which an arriving vessel, including its
equipment, cargo, crew or passengers, suspected to carry or
carrying a contagious disease is detained in strict isolation
to prevent the spread of such a disease. |
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Quay |
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That part of a wharf which is intended for the mooring of
vessels. |
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Queue |
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A
stored arrangement of computer data, programs or messages,
waiting to be processed in the order in which they were
submitted. |
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Quoin |
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Timber wedge used to secure drums against movement. |
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Quotas |
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A
system of controlling imports, exports or production by
specifying a certain limitation. |
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Quotation |
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Amount stated as the price according to tariff for certain
services to be provided or issued to a customer with
specification on conditions for carriage. |
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Quotation Expiration Date |
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The date as from which a quotation price is no longer valid. |
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