qualitative

adjective

qual·​i·​ta·​tive ˈkwä-lə-ˌtā-tiv How to pronounce qualitative (audio)
: of, relating to, or involving quality or kind
qualitatively adverb

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This is especially significant in a region where the U.S. has long limited the sale of top-tier fighter jets to Arab countries to maintain Israel's qualitative military edge. Amira El-Fekki‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 13 June 2025 In addition, the VC Advisory Board assessed a small group of finalists as an additional component of the qualitative review. David Spiegel, CNBC, 10 June 2025 The overhaul will require more and better data gathering to fill gaps in knowledge, including indications of supply chain vulnerabilities, and innovative techniques for measuring how qualitative and intangible aspects of an economy contribute to growth and inflation. Diane Coyle, Foreign Affairs, 16 May 2025 Every portfolio is also subject to qualitative review by WineFi’s internal team and external advisors, including Peter Lunzer, who formerly managed one of the world’s largest wine funds. Paul Caputo, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for qualitative

Word History

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of qualitative was in 1607

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“Qualitative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/qualitative. Accessed 8 Jul. 2025.

Kids Definition

qualitative

adjective
qual·​i·​ta·​tive ˈkwäl-ə-ˌtāt-iv How to pronounce qualitative (audio)
: of, relating to, or involving quality or kind
qualitatively adverb

Medical Definition

qualitative

adjective
qual·​i·​ta·​tive ˈkwäl-ə-ˌtāt-iv How to pronounce qualitative (audio)
: of, relating to, or involving quality or kind
qualitative changes
qualitatively adverb

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