Average outgoing quality level (AOQL)

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The maximum AOQ given the full range of possible incoming product quality level values experiencing a specific acceptance quality plan.

Average quality protection
A stated value of product average percent defective after inspection (AOQL) to not exceed in the long run without regard of the submitted product’s level of percent defective.

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