Quality - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |ˈkwɑːlətɪ|  American pronunciation of the word quality
Brit.  |ˈkwɒlɪtɪ|  British pronunciation of the word quality

noun

- an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
the quality of mercy is not strained
- a degree or grade of excellence or worth (syn: caliber, calibre)
the quality of students has risen
- a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something (syn: character, lineament)
each town has a quality all its own
- (music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound) (syn: timber, timbre, tone)
- high social status
a man of quality

adjective

- of superior grade (syn: choice, prime, prize, select)
quality paper
- of high social status
people of quality
a quality family

Extra examples

Honesty is a desirable quality.

Stubbornness is one of his bad qualities.

She has strong leadership qualities.

The house has many fine qualities.

His music has a primitive quality.

They offer quality at a reasonable price.

The restaurant offers quality service.

The store sells quality furniture at reasonable prices.

It can be difficult to find quality childcare.

He had a quality education.

He has the right qualities to be a politician.

That's a real quality job you've done.

He's got all the qualities to be a leader.

That was a quality job you did.

The recent hot, humid weather is affecting air quality.

Word forms

noun
singular: quality
plural: qualities
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