qualitative
adjective
qual·i·ta·tive
ˈkwä-lə-ˌtā-tiv 
: 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.
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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
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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
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“Qualitative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/qualitative. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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qualitative
adjective
qual·i·ta·tive
ˈkwäl-ə-ˌtāt-iv
: of, relating to, or involving quality or kind
qualitatively
adverb
Medical Definition
qualitative
adjective
qual·i·ta·tive
ˈkwäl-ə-ˌtāt-iv
: of, relating to, or involving quality or kind
qualitative changes
qualitatively
adverb
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