quality

The general standard or grade of something.

quality variance

The difference between the value or measurement of the quality achieved and the baseline or standard expected.

query

A request for data from the database in the form of a SQL statement. A query object in Access stores the SQL statement for use at any time.

query designer

The user interface tool used to create or modify the design of a query.

query wizard

An application-driven series of questions or steps leading to the creation of a query.

query-by-example (QBE)

A request or filtering of information based upon the value(s) of an existing field or fields, or user input values.