| Qualifier |
| 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) |
| 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) |
| The
operational techniques and activities that are used to fulfil requirements
for quality. |
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| Quantity
Charge |
| 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 |
| A
proportional reduction of a rate based on quantity (air cargo). |
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| Quarantine |
| 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 |
| That
part of a wharf which is intended for the mooring of vessels. |
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| Queue |
| 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 |
| Timber
wedge used to secure drums against movement. |
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| Quotas |
| A
system of controlling imports, exports or production by specifying
a certain limitation. |
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| Quotation |
| 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 |
| The
date as from which a quotation price is no longer valid. |
