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Quality Meaning in English

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

The quality of this shirt is very good.

basic

We need better quality in our work.

basic

Kindness is a good quality.

basic

For the price, the quality is actually pretty impressive.

natural

They finally improved the audio quality on the app.

natural

One quality I really admire in her is her honesty.

natural