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A set of tasks in the performance of a function.

Design review
A milestone or periodic activity within a product development process whereby a design is evaluated against its requirements to verify the outcomes of previous activities and identify issues before committing to (and if need be reprioritizing) further work.
Activity center
A specific location uniquely configured for human activity, such as personal hygiene, body waste, food, sleep, trash, stowage, exercise, etc.
Activity network diagram
A quality management tool that charts the flow of activity between separate tasks. It graphically displays interdependent relationships between groups, steps, and tasks as they all impact a project. Bubbles, boxes, and arrows are used to depict these activities and the links between them. Used to determine a project’s critical path to completion. Abbreviated as AND.
Affinity diagram
A management tool for organizing information (usually gathered during a brainstorming activity).
Alignment
Performance of the adjustments necessary to return an item to specified operation. The actions to ensure a process or activity supports the organization’s strategy, goals, and objectives.