TS 9005

TS 9005 is a quality vocabulary standard that brings together the basic terms and definitions used in the quality field and supports a common language for preparing and using quality standards. It helps ensure that quality concepts are understood consistently in the context of products and services, and that internal, external and international communications use the same technical meaning.

Why shared terminology matters in quality work

In quality management, terminology is more than wording: it shapes how requirements, responsibilities and results are described. When terms are used inconsistently, standards, procedures, contracts and inspection records can be interpreted differently. A vocabulary standard reduces that risk by aligning definitions and making technical documents more coherent across an organisation and across organisations.

According to its scope, this standard covers the basic terms relating to quality concepts as they apply to products and services. In general technical use, such vocabularies help distinguish related but different ideas such as quality, conformity, control and assurance, so that specifications and communication remain precise. That is especially useful in multi-party projects, supplier-customer relationships and international quality documentation.

• Provides a common terminology basis for drafting quality standards.
• Supports consistent use of quality concepts for products and services.
• Helps reduce ambiguity in internal, external and international communication.
• Adds conceptual consistency to quality management and quality assurance documentation.