quality

Definitions


[ˈkwɒlɪti], (Noun)

Definitions:
- the standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something
(e.g: an improvement in product quality)

- a distinctive attribute or characteristic possessed by someone or something
(e.g: he shows strong leadership qualities)


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Origin:
Middle English (in the senses ‘character, disposition’ and ‘particular property or feature’): from Old French qualite, from Latin qualitas (translating Greek poiotēs), from qualis ‘of what kind, of such a kind’


[ˈkwɒlɪti], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- of good quality; excellent
(e.g: he's a quality player)


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Origin:
Middle English (in the senses ‘character, disposition’ and ‘particular property or feature’): from Old French qualite, from Latin qualitas (translating Greek poiotēs), from qualis ‘of what kind, of such a kind’




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