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

Examples of qualitative in a Sentence

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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 Nominated companies were also asked to submit important qualitative information about themselves, including descriptions of their core business model, ideal customers and recent company milestones. David Spiegel, CNBC, 10 June 2025 The organization used open data and interviews with residents and combined the qualitative and quantitative information to rank cities on a point system. Devorah Lev-Tov, AFAR Media, 27 May 2025 To the contrary, these statements are qualitative and nearly prophetic. Ken Polk, Forbes.com, 9 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 1 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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