Meaning & use
quality
The standard of something as measured against similar things, especially how good or excellent it is.
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The furniture's quality was obvious from the smooth, carefully finished joints.
Customers complained that the recent quality of service had noticeably declined.
A note on using this word
Quality can also mean a distinctive characteristic, as in 'patience is her best quality,' distinct from the sense of excellence.
Words with a similar meaning
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A distinctive attribute or characteristic that someone or something possesses.
Honesty is a quality that most employers value highly in new hires.
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