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Quality Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Usage Guide (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：degree of excellence (quality)

quality 🔊

/ˈkwɑːləti/

How good or bad something is; its standard.

Quality comparison of two cotton T-shirts showing excellence difference

degree of excellence 🔊

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/dɪˈɡriː əv ˈɛksələns/

The measure of how good or bad something is, often in terms of its characteristics and performance.

📁 Category：Objects & Materials 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'qualitas' (quality), from 'qualis' (of what kind) + '-itas' (noun suffix).

💡 Mnemonic

Think 'quail' + 'tea': only premium quail drinks quality tea.

📖 Example

When buying a new phone, quality is more important to me than a cheap price. 🔊 When buying a new phone, quality is more important to me than a cheap price.

🔗 Collocations

high quality – superior standard

quality control – process ensuring products meet standards

quality of life – overall well-being standard

🔄 Synonyms

standard (n.) – a level of quality

grade (n.) – a level of quality or rank

value (n.) – worth or importance relative to quality

🚫 Antonyms

inferiority (n.) – lower standard or quality

mediocrity (n.) – ordinary or low quality

defect (n.) – imperfection lowering quality

🌱 Derivatives

qualitative (adj.) – relating to quality

qualify (v.) – to meet the required standard

qualifier (n.) – a person or thing that qualifies

📖 Cultural Story

Originated from Latin 'qualitas', used in philosophy by Cicero. Now central in business for product evaluation.

Meaning 2：attribute (quality)

quality 🔊

/ˈkwɑːləti/

A characteristic or feature that someone or something has.

attribute 🔊

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/əˈtrɪbjuːt/

A notable feature or characteristic inherent to a person or thing.

📁 Category：Personal Traits 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

Honesty and kindness are the most important qualities I look for in a friend. 🔊 Honesty and kindness are the most important qualities I look for in a friend.

🔗 Collocations

personal qualities – inherent traits of a person

leadership qualities – traits that enable effective leadership

positive qualities – desirable characteristics

🔄 Synonyms

trait (n.) – a distinguishing characteristic

attribute (n.) – a quality or feature regarded as characteristic

feature (n.) – a distinctive attribute or aspect

🚫 Antonyms

defect (n.) – an imperfection or lack of a desired quality

flaw (n.) – a blemish or undesirable characteristic

shortcoming (n.) – a deficiency in quality or character

🌱 Derivatives

qualify (v.) – to have the necessary qualities

qualification (n.) – a quality or skill that fits a person for a role

qualifier (n.) – a person who meets required qualities