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   quality

   /ˈkwɒlɪti/

   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 standardgradeclassclassificationcalibrestatusconditioncharacternatureconstitutionmake-upformrankworthvaluelevelsorttypekindvariety
   • ▪ general excellence of standard or level: "a masterpiece for connoisseurs of quality" Similar excellencesuperioritymeritworthvaluevirtuecalibreeminencepre-eminencesupremacytranscendencedistinctionrefinementincomparabilityaccounttalentskillskilfulnessvirtuosityexpertisebrilliancecraftsmanshipflairfinishmastery
   • ▪ short for quality paper British
   • ▪ 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.
   • ▪ any of three properties (cardinal, fixed, or mutable), representing types of movement, that a zodiacal sign can possess.

   adjective

   • 1. of good quality; excellent: informal "he's a quality player"

   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’.

   Scrabble Points: 19

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishQUALITY | English meaning - 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.

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   The qualities of something are its distinguishing features, and those can be good or bad. The qualities you look for when buying a tightrope might include strength and pliability, but you probably wouldn't want one with a slippery quality.

5. 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.

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.

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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...

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.oed.com › dictionary › quality_nquality, n. & adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English...

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   There are 35 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word quality, 12 of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. How common is the word quality? How is the word quality pronounced? Where does the word quality come from?

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 The Britannica Dictionary mobile search

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

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    quality We are working hard to produce a quality product. fine They have a well-stocked cellar full of fine wines. superior The food and service here are superior to any other restaurant in the city. He's not interested in quality. All he cares about is making money. My quality of life has improved tremendously since I moved to the country.