qualitative
adjective
Examples of qualitative in a Sentence
Laura Kegley, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Furthermore, these assurances must ensure that Saudi Arabia’s capabilities do not compromise Israel’s ability to maintain its qualitative military edge, or superiority in defense technologies and capabilities over other regional powers.
—Amos Yadlin, Foreign Affairs, 8 Mar. 2024
In determining the connection to bonuses, companies rely on a mix of empirical ESG goals and qualitative assessments, according to WTW.
—Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 25 Jan. 2024
The quantitative and qualitative work has been married with industry research to conclude that the city could make do with roughly 29 percent less space if employees in some departments share smaller desks.
—Jennifer Van Grove, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2024
The Grammy Hall of Fame was established in 1973 to honor recordings of lasting qualitative or historical significance that were released prior to the advent of the Grammy Awards in 1958.
—Paul Grein, Billboard, 5 Mar. 2024
The first is rigorous analytical skills (both quantitative and qualitative).
—Archana Rao, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
That is forcing companies to take a more qualitative and considerate approach to marketing.
—Julius Gabel Norgaard, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2024
Weighing the applications on an individual basis allows the committee and the board to focus on more qualitative aspects, beyond a return on investment, said Draper.
—The Arizona Republic, 13 Jan. 2024
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1607, in the meaning defined above
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