"Reg Edwards" wrote in message
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But in my case I would prefer the more lax and broader definition of
Quality
: The ability to serve the intended purpose.

Well done Reg. I agree that definition fits in nicely with my (adopted)
expression which is "Fitness for use".
Terry.
PS. As an ex-Brit one of my most interesting and ironic experiences (around
1959) was trying to explain to a USAF Tech. Sgt. neighbour, of Mexican
background, the significance of the Boston Tea Party!
Sort of along the lines of, "Well actually old boy we lost that one; the US
Colonies went their own way to become the USA! Got that Carlos?"
IIRC his name was Carlos Valencia and he was married to a girl from around
New England. He fixed aircraft and I fixed his TV/Radio etc. Nice chap.