quality

word

/ˈkwɑɫəti/
KWOL-uh-dee
/kwˈɒlɪti/
KWOL-i-tee

Definition

The standard of how good or bad something is. It can also mean a characteristic or feature that someone or something has.

Usage & Nuances

Very common in product, service, food, and work contexts: 'high quality', 'poor quality', 'quality control'. In more formal or literary use, it can also mean a personal trait, as in 'patience is a useful quality'. Don't confuse it with 'quantity' (amount).

Example Sentences

For the price, the quality is actually pretty impressive.

natural

The quality of this shirt is very good.

basic

We need better quality in our work.

basic

Kindness is a good quality.

basic

They finally improved the audio quality on the app.

natural

One quality I really admire in her is her honesty.

natural