quality

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quality /ˈkwɑ lə ti/ ?

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

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

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
"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
"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