| Qualifier |
| A data element whose value shall be expressed as a code that gives specific meaning to thefunction 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 tosatisfy stated or implied needs.
Note: The ISO9000 standards on quality management and quality assurance consists of 4standards: 9000 guidelines for selection and use, 9001 model for quality assurance indesign/development 9002 model for quality assurance in production and installation, 9003model for quality assurance in final inspection and test, and 9004 guidelines for qualitymanagement 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 aproduct 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 specificweight 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 orpassengers, suspected to carry or carrying a contagious disease is detained in strict isolationto 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 inthe order in which they were submitted. |
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| Quoin |
| Timber wedge used to secure drums against movement. |
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| Quota |
| The total quantity of a product or commodity which may be imported into a country without restriction or the penalty of additional duties or taxes. |
| Quotation |
| An offer to sell goods at a stated price and under stated terms. |
| 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 toa 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. |
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