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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. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › qualityQuality Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishQUALITY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   a characteristic or feature of someone or something: leadership qualities. He has a lot of good qualities but being organized isn't one of them. [ + to infinitive ] I don't think he has the right qualities to be a teacher. This cheese has a rather rubbery quality to it (= it is like rubber).

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   Quality definition: an essential or distinctive characteristic, property, or attribute. See examples of QUALITY used in a sentence.

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

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   Definitions of quality. 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. noun.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryQUALITY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   a characteristic or feature of someone or something: leadership qualities. He has a lot of good qualities but being organized isn't one of them. [ + to infinitive ] I don't think he has the right qualities to be a teacher. This cheese has a rather rubbery quality to it (= it is like rubber).

7. 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.

8. 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.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishQUALITY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's 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.

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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...

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    quality. [uncountable, countable] the standard of something when it is compared to other things like it; how good or bad something is to be of good/poor/top quality materials of a high quality high-quality materials a decline in water quality When costs are cut, product quality suffers.