quality  /ˈkwɑ lə ti/ ? Meaning of "quality"

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Definition(s):

  1. (n) an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone
  2. (n) a degree or grade of excellence or worth
  3. (n) a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something
  4. (n) (music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound)
  5. (n) high social status
  6. (adj) of superior grade
  7. (adj) of high social status

Usage(s):

  1. We would prefer that you deliver a quality product and we are prepared to wait for it a little longer.
  2. The picture quality was bad and it was difficult to make out the fingerprints from that photograph.

News

  1. Quality Assurance Specialist

    A Quality Assurance position is now available with TRC Consultants, LC in the San Antonio (Boerne), Texas area. The full-time position will assist in the testing and documentation of our published oil industry applications.
    on 2010/09/03 Source: Rigzone

  2. Quality Road favorite in Woodward at Saratoga

    SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) — Quality Road is the favorite to win the $750,000 Woodward Stakes at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday. Quality Road experienced his first defeat of the season by Blame in the Whitney Handicap this summer at Saratoga.
    on 2010/09/03 Source: Connecticut Post

  3. Quality Inspector

    Desired Expertise: Quality Control/Quality Assurance in the oilfield industry.
    on 2010/09/03 Source: Rigzone

Quotes

  1. That kind of judge, Obama explained, will have empathy: "I view the quality of empathy, of understanding and identifying with people's hopes and struggles as an essential ingredient for arriving at just decisions and outcomes."
    on May 24, 2009 By: Barack Obama Source: New York Times

  2. "We worked to build a balanced, common-sense package that ensures quality, affordable coverage and doesn't add a dime to the deficit," said Baucus, borrowing a line from President Barack Obama.
    on Sep 16, 2009 By: Max Baucus Source: Salt Lake Tribune

  3. "Spain is still ruling supreme in Europe but, in terms of quality, I think we have improved, big time," Klose said Sunday. "A few years ago, people kept saying, 'Isn't it a shame there aren't any new generations coming through? We've no...
    on Jul 5, 2010 By: Miroslav Klose Source: The Associated Press

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