acceptance sampling acceptance sampling /əkˈsɛptəns ˈsæmplɪŋ/

noun

1. A statistical procedure for accepting or rejecting a batch of merchandise or documents; involves determining the maximum number of defects discovered in a sample before the entire batch is rejected  ( acceptance sampling )
   a statistical procedure for accepting or rejecting a batch of merchandise or documents; involves determining the maximum number of defects discovered in a sample before the entire batch is rejected