quality
- 01 A2 Elementary
n.how good or bad something is.
n.the standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something.
Simple“The quality of the food at this restaurant is always excellent.”
In context“The manufacturer implemented rigorous testing protocols to ensure that the quality of the components remained consistent across all production batches.”
Antonyms - 02 B1 Intermediate
n.a part of someone's personality or a feature of a thing.
n.a distinctive attribute or characteristic possessed by someone or something.
Simple“Patience is an important quality for a teacher to have.”
In context“One essential quality of this specific alloy is its remarkable resistance to corrosion even when submerged in saltwater for extended periods.”
- 03 C1 Advanced
n.a newspaper that reports on serious news rather than gossip.
n.a broadsheet newspaper that focuses on serious news and intellectual analysis rather than sensationalism.
Simple“He prefers reading a quality like the Guardian instead of the tabloids.”
In context“The decline in circulation for the qualities has forced many traditional editors to reconsider their digital subscription models.”
SynonymsbroadsheetAntonyms - 04 B1 Intermediate
adj.very good or well-made.
adj.of high quality; excellent or superior in standard.
Simple“They spent a lot of money on quality furniture for their new home.”
In context“The company is known for providing quality service that justifies its premium pricing in a highly competitive market.”
Usage quality auto · quality of life · ensure quality
From Middle English qualite, from Old French qualité, from Latin quālitās, quālitātem, from quālis (“of what kind”), from Proto-Indo-European *kʷo- (“who, how”). Cicero coined qualitas as a calque to translate the Ancient Greek word ποιότης (poiótēs, “quality”), coined by Plato from ποῖος (poîos, “of what nature, of what kind”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.