Quality

Meaning

Quality means the standard or level of excellence of something. It can also refer to a particular characteristic or feature that someone or something possesses.

Pronunciation

/ˈkwɒl.ə.ti/

Word Forms

• Singular noun: quality
• Plural: qualities
• Adjective: qualitative
• Adverb: qualitatively

Synonyms

Antonyms

Common Collocations

• high quality — having a very good standard.
• good quality — having a satisfactory or desirable standard.
• poor quality — having a low standard.
• quality of life — the general level of comfort, health, and well-being experienced by someone.
• quality product — a product made to a high standard.
• personal qualities — characteristics of someone's personality or character.

Example Sentences

• The company is known for the quality of its products.
• She cares more about quality than quantity.
• Good teachers can have a significant effect on the quality of education.
• His patience is one of his best qualities.
• The hotel provides excellent service and high-quality food.

Literary Example

Example:

“But even in considering its quality we ought to remember that quality is not the whole question.”

— G. K. Chesterton, Charles Dickens

Here, quality refers to the distinctive standard or character of Dickens's creative work. Chesterton is discussing the particular excellence and nature of Dickens's literary creation.

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