Graded approach to quality

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-012458",
  "term": "Graded approach to quality",
  "field": "Environment",
  "term_source": "Graded Approach to Quality",
  "definition": "1. Because of the diversity of work conducted through procurements and assistance agreements, EPA recognizes that a “one size fits all” approach to quality specifications will not work. Therefore, the implementation of the EPA Quality System is based on a graded approach to indicate that quality systems for different organizations and programs will vary according to the specific objectives and needs of the organization.\n\n2. The process of basing the level of application of managerial controls applied to an item or work according to the intended use of the results and the degree of confidence needed in the quality of the results.",
  "subject": "Measurements",
  "references": [
    "Forum on Environmental Measurements (FEM) Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/graded-approach-to-quality/"
}