quality

qual-i-ty · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    The standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind.

  2. 2.

    A distinctive attribute or characteristic.

  3. 3.

    High standard; excellence.

  4. 4.

    Of a high standard.

Forms

plural: qualities

Phrases & expressions

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    quality control — The maintenance of standards in products.
  • •
    quality of life — The general well-being of a person or society.
  • •
    quality time — Time devoted exclusively to someone.
  • •
    of poor quality — Not meeting acceptable standards.
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    quantity over quality — Prioritizing amount over standard.

Related words

See also: attribute, characteristic, excellence, standard
Synonyms: attribute, caliber, characteristic, standard

Etymology

From Old French qualite, from Latin qualitas ("quality, property, nature"), from qualis ("of what kind").