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quality

 

[ ˈkwɒlɪti ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

of product

The standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something.

Synonyms

excellence, high standard, superiority

Examples of usage

  • The quality of the products is exceptional.
  • She always strives for quality in her work.
Context #2 | Noun

of character

The characteristic of being of a high standard; the property of being excellent.

Synonyms

goodness, merit, virtue

Examples of usage

  • He is a man of integrity and quality.
  • I value honesty and integrity as important qualities in a person.
Context #3 | Noun

music

The standard of a sound or picture recording and reproduction, especially the clarity of this.

Synonyms

clarity, fidelity, sharpness

Examples of usage

  • The sound quality of this recording is top-notch.
  • We need to improve the quality of the audio in our video.

Translations

Translations of the word "quality" in other languages:

🇵🇹 qualidade

🇮🇳 गुणवत्ता

🇩🇪 Qualität

🇮🇩 kualitas

🇺🇦 якість

🇵🇱 jakość

🇯🇵 品質 (ひんしつ)

🇫🇷 qualité

🇪🇸 calidad

🇹🇷 kalite

🇰🇷 품질 (품질)

🇸🇦 جودة

🇨🇿 kvalita

🇸🇰 kvalita

🇨🇳 质量 (zhìliàng)

🇸🇮 kakovost

🇮🇸 gæði

🇰🇿 сапа

🇬🇪 ხარისხი

🇦🇿 keyfiyyət

🇲🇽 calidad

Etymology

The word 'quality' originated from the Latin word 'qualitas', which means 'a characteristic.' Over time, it evolved to represent the standard or degree of excellence of something. The concept of quality has been essential in various fields, including manufacturing, services, and personal characteristics. It emphasizes the importance of meeting or exceeding expectations and standards to achieve excellence.

Word Frequency Rank

With position #496, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.