qualitative
adjective
qual·i·ta·tive
ˈkwä-lə-ˌtā-tiv 
: of, relating to, or involving quality or kind
qualitatively
adverb
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To the contrary, these statements are qualitative and nearly prophetic.
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Ken Polk, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Meanwhile, the strategic goals that factored into Zaslav’s bonus were more qualitative.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 5 June 2025
Using a research tool called qualitative data analysis, Kambe identified themes in the children’s responses.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 3 June 2025
Students will also receive qualitative feedback from FSF adjunct faculty partners within 48 business hours of each assignment submission, helping students improve and refine their ideas ahead of the competition deadline.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
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Ken Polk, Forbes.com, 9 June 2025
Meanwhile, the strategic goals that factored into Zaslav’s bonus were more qualitative.
—Todd Spangler, Variety, 5 June 2025
Using a research tool called qualitative data analysis, Kambe identified themes in the children’s responses.
—Lou Ponsi, Oc Register, 3 June 2025
Students will also receive qualitative feedback from FSF adjunct faculty partners within 48 business hours of each assignment submission, helping students improve and refine their ideas ahead of the competition deadline.
—Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 28 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for qualitative
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qualitative
adjective
qual·i·ta·tive
ˈkwäl-ə-ˌtāt-iv
: of, relating to, or involving quality or kind
qualitatively
adverb
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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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