Definitions

1. noun

A method of software testing where the application is tested by a human using a scripted set of actions to verify it works as expected.

“The company uses QA to test its new mobile app before releasing it to the public.”

2. noun

The personnel responsible for testing and quality control in a software development project.

“The QA team discovered a major bug in the code and reported it to the developers.”

3. verb

To test or examine the quality of something, especially software, in a methodical and systematic way.

“The developers QA’d the code to make sure it was bug-free before releasing it.”

4. abbreviation

Quality Assurance (often used in a business or technical context).

“The QA process is essential for any software development project.”