quality

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qual·i·ty | \ ˈkwä-lə-tē

plural qualities

Definition of quality

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1a : peculiar and essential character : nature her ethereal quality— Gay Talese

b : an inherent feature : property had a quality of stridence, dissonance— Roald Dahl

c : capacity, role in the quality of reader and companion— Joseph Conrad

2a : degree of excellence : grade the quality of competing air service — Current Biography

b : superiority in kind merchandise of quality

3a : social status : rank

b : aristocracy

4a : a distinguishing attribute : characteristic possesses many fine qualities

b archaic : an acquired skill : accomplishment

5 : the character in a logical proposition of being affirmative or negative

6 : vividness of hue

7a : timbre

b : the identifying character of a vowel sound determined chiefly by the resonance of the vocal chambers in uttering it

8 : the attribute of an elementary sensation that makes it fundamentally unlike any other sensation

quality

adjective

Definition of quality (Entry 2 of 2)

: being of high quality

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Noun

quality, property, character, attribute mean an intelligible feature by which a thing may be identified. quality is a general term applicable to any trait or characteristic whether individual or generic. material with a silky quality property implies a characteristic that belongs to a thing's essential nature and may be used to describe a type or species. the property of not conducting heat character applies to a peculiar and distinctive quality of a thing or a class. remarks of an unseemly character attribute implies a quality ascribed to a thing or a being. the attributes of a military hero

Examples of quality in a Sentence

Noun Honesty is a desirable quality. Stubbornness is one of his bad qualities. She has strong leadership qualities. The house has many fine qualities. His music has a primitive quality. They offer quality at a reasonable price. Adjective The restaurant offers quality service. The store sells quality furniture at reasonable prices. It can be difficult to find quality childcare. He had a quality education.

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Most understand that the rail connection to New York City is vital to Connecticut’s economy and quality of life, and the faster the better. — Tom Condon, courant.com, 6 Sep. 2021 Carl Schmid is executive director of the HIV+Hepatitis Policy Institute, which promotes quality and affordable health care for people living with or at risk of HIV, hepatitis, or other serious and chronic health conditions. — Carl Schmid, STAT, 5 Sep. 2021 The calendar just flipped to September, but Warren’s nonconference game against visiting Maine South on Friday featured an intensity and quality of play more suited to November. — Steve Reaven, chicagotribune.com, 4 Sep. 2021 The stream quality and reliability isn’t on par with what fubo TV offers, but still a great option at this price point. — oregonlive, 4 Sep. 2021 The app is also full of resources to help people find affordable and quality care. — Alia E. Dastagir, USA TODAY, 3 Sep. 2021 What can employers interested in nurturing and hiring a high quality and diverse workforce do about this? — Etta Money, Forbes, 2 Sep. 2021 Luckily, there are tons of padded bike short options for men and women on Amazon, many of which are highly rated by shoppers for their versatility and quality. — Jayla Andrulonis, Travel + Leisure, 2 Sep. 2021 With all its cozy cardis and quality denim to shop, a Madewell sale rarely disappoints. — Talia Abba, Glamour, 2 Sep. 2021 Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective Again, as unimpressive as Gasol may appear to be on the visual test, the guy remains a quality two-way player who clearly affects the Lakers’ other rotation players in a positive way. — Dj Siddiqi, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2021 To that end, highlighting quality Mexican ingredients like corn and coffee is also part of the team’s mission. — Ferron Salniker, San Francisco Chronicle, 23 July 2021 The youth economic bill of rights includes banking access, quality financial education, financial coaches, affordable higher education, a guaranteed income, and the right to participate in policymaking. — Erika Page, The Christian Science Monitor, 14 July 2021 But Italy and Germany both figure to be relatively quality foes for the Australians and Nigerians in Group B, with multiple NBA players around the roster. — Andy Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune, 8 July 2021 Human agents alone cannot meet the demand in a consistently highly-quality way. — Vivek Ahuja, Forbes, 7 July 2021 For anyone unacquainted with Made In Cookware, the brand offers pro-quality kitchenware at a much lower price point than other premium brands. — Sholeen Damarwala, Forbes, 23 June 2021 The new models are fitted with Premier Audio DACs from SABRE which can deliver exceptionally low signal-to-noise ratio and up to 120 dB dynamic range for pro-quality audio. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 23 May 2021 Savvy Swap Consignments in Portland generously donated quality clean women’s clothing in sizes XS to XL, accessories, and children’s clothing to be sold to benefit the rescue. — courant.com, 7 May 2021

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“Quality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quality. Accessed 10 Sep. 2021.

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quality

noun

English Language Learners Definition of quality

(Entry 1 of 2)

: how good or bad something is

: a characteristic or feature that someone or something has : something that can be noticed as a part of a person or thing

: a high level of value or excellence

quality

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of quality (Entry 2 of 2)

: very good or excellent

: intended for people who are educated and who care about serious matters

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quality

noun

qual·i·ty | \ ˈkwä-lə-tē

plural qualities

Kids Definition of quality

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : what sets a person or thing apart : characteristic We must advertise Wilbur's noble qualities …— E. B. White, Charlotte's Web

2 : how good or bad something is The food is of excellent quality.

3 : a high standard : excellence His skill shows in the quality of his work.

quality

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Kids Definition of quality (Entry 2 of 2)

: very good : excellent quality work quality chocolate

quality

noun

qual·i·ty | \ ˈkwäl-ət-ē

plural qualities

Medical Definition of quality

: a special or distinguishing attribute: as

a : timbre

b : the attribute of an elementary sensation that makes it fundamentally unlike any other sensation

c : the character of an X-ray beam that determines its penetrating power and is dependent upon its wavelength distribution

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quality

noun

qual·i·ty

plural qualities

Legal Definition of quality

1 : a special, distinctive, or essential character: as

a : a character, position, or role assumed those acts of ownership, which the person called to the succession can only do in quality of heir — Louisiana Civil Code

b : the character of an estate as determined by the manner in which it is to be held or enjoyed

2 : degree of excellence made no warranties as to the product's quality