Definition for: quality

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English

Etymology

From Middle English, from Old French qualite , from Latin qualitas , from qualis (of what kind).

Pronunciation

• IPA: /'kwɒlɪtɪ/

Noun

quality ( plural qualities )

1. (uncountable) Level of excellence

   This school is well-known for having teachers of high quality .

   Quality of life is usually determined by health, education, and income.

2. (countable) A property or attribute that differentiates a thing or person.

   One of the qualities of pure iron is that it does not rust easily.

   While being impulsive can be great for artists, it is not a desirable quality for engineers.

   Security, stability, and efficiency are good qualities of an operating system.

3. ( thermodynamics ) In a two-phase liquid-vapor mixture, the ratio of the mass of vapor present to the total mass of the mixture.
4. ( archaic ) High social position.

   A peasant is not allowed to fall in love with a lady of quality .

   Membership of this golf club is limited to those of quality and wealth.

5. The correspondence between a goal and its outcome -- between intent and result of action.

Translations

Level of excellence (1)

A differentiating property or attribute (2)

the ratio of the mass of vapor present to the total mass of a two-phase liquid-vapor mixture (3)

High social position (4)

The correspondence between a goal and it's outcome (5)

• Hungarian minőség
• Polish : cecha
• Spanish : calidad

Adjective

quality

1. Being of good worth, well made, fit for purpose.

   We only sell quality products.

   That was a quality game by Jim Smith.

   A quality system ensures products meet customer requirements.

Translations

Related terms

• qualia
• qualitative
• quality time
• TQM - Total Quality Management system

Other Translations for "quality"

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Sign Language Spelling
Morse Code		quality
Hex		71 f5 e1 6c 69 74 f9
Pig Latin		alityquay

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