+A **quality defect** is any imperfection that renders an item unfit for its intended purpose, or causes it to deviate from a set [Standard](/wiki/standard). Such deviations are often identified through [Quality Control](/wiki/quality_control) processes, leading to rework or rejection.
+## See also
+- [Quality Management](/wiki/quality_management)
+- [Nonconformity](/wiki/nonconformity)
+- [Rework](/wiki/rework)
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