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US
/ˈkwɑɫəti/
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[ UK /kwˈɒlɪti/ ]
[ UK /kwˈɒlɪti/ ]
NOUN
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an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
the quality of mercy is not strained -
high social status
a man of quality -
a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something
each town has a quality all its own
the radical character of our demands -
(music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound)
the timbre of her soprano was rich and lovely
the muffled tones of the broken bell summoned them to meet -
a degree or grade of excellence or worth
an executive of low caliber
the quality of students has risen
ADJECTIVE
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of superior grade
prime beef
prize carnations
quality paper
choice wines
select peaches -
of high social status
people of quality
a quality family
How To Use quality In A Sentence
- Other worries were language barriers and lower standards of quality in some countries. Times, Sunday Times
- This can often create a lot of noise, reducing the quality of image obtainable.
- All the more perhaps for that, she was born sagacious, which is a less pleasing, but, in a bitter pinch, a more really useful, quality. Erema — My Father's Sin
- The recent U.S. ranking by the World Economic Forum of 48th out of 133 developed or developing nations in quality of math and science instruction is a siren call. Jacqueline Edelberg: Political Will
- There are some trademark pieces - elegant-legged tables and high-quality marquetry - mixed in with contemporary designer furniture, antique shop finds and some very in-your-face art.
- The time when the production of best quality was a guarantee of earning best money is over.
- When fishing the ocean you need a good quality reel that is corrosion proof and fitted with a good quality and workable drag system that won't seize up when you hook that big one.
- Practical measures such as quality control and testing are very important in the manufacturing process.
- One Mercedes engineer estimated that, worldwide, up to 50,000 vehicles may have to be repaired, which is a blow for a company which prides itself on reliability and quality. The Independent - Frontpage RSS Feed
- High-quality sprinkler systems and new fireproof roofing materials, for example, can reduce the chance of fire.
