Definitions
01level of excellence
A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun
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.
日本語:質※
“The quality of the food at this restaurant is always excellent.”
“The manufacturer implemented rigorous testing protocols to ensure that the quality of the components remained consistent across all production batches.”
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02a characteristic
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun
n. a part of someone's personality or a feature of a thing.
n. a distinctive attribute or characteristic possessed by someone or something.
日本語:性質※
“Patience is an important quality for a teacher to have.”
“One essential quality of this specific alloy is its remarkable resistance to corrosion even when submerged in saltwater for extended periods.”
03serious newspaper
C1 · Advanced Countable noun British English
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.
“He prefers reading a quality like the Guardian instead of the tabloids.”
“The decline in circulation for the qualities has forced many traditional editors to reconsider their digital subscription models.”
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04high-grade
B1 · Intermediate Informal
adj. very good or well-made.
adj. of high quality; excellent or superior in standard.
“They spent a lot of money on quality furniture for their new home.”
“The company is known for providing quality service that justifies its premium pricing in a highly competitive market.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “quality” in context.
Real-World Examples
“The problem stems from an incorrectly applied coat of primer by an Italian supplier and leaves Airbus facing questions over quality controls in the biggest part of its factory system for the second time in less than a year, industry sources said.” “However, every day left in the damp field threatens the quality of wheat and durum crops, which is critical for millers and other processors who depend on a healthy Canadian supply and on which farmers' prices are based.” “Google told Reuters the changes mark the largest reduction in quality of service at the world's most popular internet search engine in its 29-year search history.” “Vehicle quality across the industry notched its best year-over-year improvement since 1997, J.D. Power said, citing survey data from nearly 80,000 car buyers or lessees of new 2026 model-year vehicles.” Etymology
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.
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02. the quality
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
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- Very common
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