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quality

/kwˈɑlʌti/noun, adjective3 syllables

Quality means: of superior grade.

Synonyms for quality13

noun, as in (music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound)

timbre, timber, tone

noun, as in a degree or grade of excellence or worth

caliber, calibre

noun, as in a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something

character, lineament

adjective, as in of superior grade

adjective, as in of high social status

upper-class

What does quality mean?7

adjective

1

of superior grade“choice wines”

2

of high social status“people of quality”

noun

1

(music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound)“the timbre of her soprano was rich and lovely”

2

a degree or grade of excellence or worth“the quality of students has risen”

3

a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something“each town has a quality all its own”

4

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone“the quality of mercy is not strained”

5

high social status“a man of quality”

Definitions from the Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

What rhymes with quality?2

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Quality in a sentence

  • In terms of quality, his is the best report.unknown
  • After doing quality work, his average has gone up marvellously.unknown
  • His openness is a very positive quality, although not without its drawbacks.LittleBoy
  • The price is low, but then again, the quality isn't very good.CK
  • The price is low, but the quality isn't very good.CK
  • It's cute, and more importantly, of good quality.ari_diary
  • If the concrete is not reinforced with high-quality steel, it will be worthless.AlanF_US
  • Despite being of different quality, this orange is as good as that one.astynk

Sentences from Tatoeba, CC BY 2.0 FR, credited to their authors.

Forms of quality

as a noun

plural
qualities