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   qual·i·ty

   /ˈkwälədē/

   noun

   • 1. the standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something: "an improvement in product quality" Similar standardgradeclassclassificationcaliberstatusconditioncharacternatureconstitutionmakeupformrankworthvaluelevelsorttypekindvariety
   • ▪ general excellence of standard or level: "a masterpiece for connoisseurs of quality" Similar excellencesuperioritymeritworthvaluevirtuecalibereminencepreeminencesupremacytranscendencedistinctionrefinementincomparabilityaccounttalentskillskillfulnessvirtuosityexpertisebrilliancecraftsmanshipflairfinishmastery
   • ▪ high social standing: archaic "commanding the admiration of people of quality"
   • ▪ people of high social standing: archaic "he's dazed at being called on to speak before quality"
   • 2. a distinctive attribute or characteristic possessed by someone or something: "he shows strong leadership qualities" Similar featuretraitattributecharacteristicpointaspectfacetsidestreakpropertypeculiarityidiosyncrasyquirkmarkbadgestamphallmarktrademark
   • ▪ the distinguishing characteristic or characteristics of a speech sound.
   • ▪ another term for timbre
   • ▪ any of three properties (cardinal, fixed, or mutable), representing types of movement, that a zodiacal sign can possess.

   Word Origin Middle English (in the senses ‘character, disposition’ and ‘particular property or feature’): from Old French qualite, from Latin qualitas (translating Greek poiotēs), from qualis ‘of what kind, of such a kind’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishMeaning of quality in English - Cambridge Dictionary

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   QUALITY definition: 1. how good or bad something is: 2. a high standard: 3. the level of enjoyment, comfort, and…. Learn more.

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   The meaning of QUALITY is peculiar and essential character : nature. How to use quality in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Quality.

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › qualityQuality - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   noun. an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone. “"the quality of mercy is not strained"--Shakespeare”. see more. noun. a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something. “each town has a quality all its own”. synonyms: character, lineament. see more.

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   A quality is a characteristic, innate or acquired, that, in some particular, determines the nature and behavior of a person or thing: naturalness as a quality; the quality of meat.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishquality noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of quality noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishQUALITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A quality is a characteristic, innate or acquired, that, in some particular, determines the nature and behavior of a person or thing: naturalness as a quality; the quality of meat.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of quality – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   QUALITY definition: 1. how good or bad something is: 2. the fact of being very good or well made: 3. part of the…. Learn more.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › qualityQuality - definition of quality by The Free Dictionary

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   Define quality. quality synonyms, quality pronunciation, quality translation, English dictionary definition of quality. n. pl. qual·i·ties 1. a. An inherent or distinguishing characteristic; a property: the medicinal qualities of a plant. b. A personal trait, especially a...

10. www.britannica.com › dictionary › qualityQuality Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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    QUALITY meaning: 1 : how good or bad something is often + of; 2 : a characteristic or feature that someone or something has something that can be noticed as a part of a person or thing often + of

11. www.qualitygurus.com › what-is-quality-different-perspectivesWhat is Quality? – Different Perspectives | Quality Gurus

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    Quality refers to a set of characteristics expected from products or services. It is a combination of various factors such as design, performance, reliability, safety, efficiency, effectiveness, economy and timeliness. In other words, quality means conformance with specific standards.