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/krɪˈtɪknəl prəˈses/ · crit-i-cal pro-cess
noun
  1. A systematic approach to identifying and addressing potential issues or defects in a product or system. The company implemented a critical process to ensure the quality of their new software release.
  2. A set of procedures or steps taken to evaluate and improve the performance of a system or process. The team developed a critical process to monitor and optimize the manufacturing line's efficiency.
Did you know? The concept of a critical process is often associated with the work of W. Edwards Deming, a renowned quality control expert who developed the Plan-Do-Check-Act (PDCA) cycle, a key component of critical process management.
Written by Lexi Wordsworth, Dictionary Editor 0 lookups Added Jul 21, 2026