"Six Sigma" meaning in English

See Six Sigma in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Etymology: A reference to the fraction of a normal curve that lies within six standard deviations of the mean, used to represent a defect rate. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Six Sigma}} Six Sigma
  1. (business) A set of techniques and tools for process improvement. Wikipedia link: Six Sigma Categories (topical): Business Related terms: statistically significant
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