qualitative
adjective
qual·i·ta·tive
ˈkwä-lə-ˌtā-tiv 
: of, relating to, or involving quality or kind
qualitatively
adverb
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There’s no qualitative difference between the two, so purchase according to your preference.
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Use social listening and qualitative research to surface where reality diverges from the model.
—Stefan Pollack, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Bell's research was a qualitative phenomenological study that used in-depth interviews with participants.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Liu paired that audit with qualitative interviews with oncologists and patients, surfacing the language cues, comprehension barriers, and emotional triggers that influence whether someone follows through on a test.
—William Jones, USA Today, 9 June 2026
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
Use social listening and qualitative research to surface where reality diverges from the model.
—Stefan Pollack, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Bell's research was a qualitative phenomenological study that used in-depth interviews with participants.
—Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 10 June 2026
Liu paired that audit with qualitative interviews with oncologists and patients, surfacing the language cues, comprehension barriers, and emotional triggers that influence whether someone follows through on a test.
—William Jones, USA Today, 9 June 2026
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“Qualitative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/qualitative. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.
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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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