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Quality

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈkwɒləti/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈkwɑːləti/"]/

Meaning of Quality

the standard of something when it is compared to other things like it; how good or bad something is

In simple words: How good or bad something is.

Quality in a sentence

• The quality of this fabric is very high, making it a great choice for clothing.
• We need to ensure the quality of our products meets customer expectations.
• Her work is known for its excellent quality, which is why she has so many clients.
• Quality is more important than quantity when it comes to educational materials.
• The restaurant is famous for the quality of its food and service.

How to use Quality

Use 'quality' when talking about the standard of something. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but be careful not to confuse it with quantity, which refers to how much there is.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'quality' as 'qua-lity' — imagine a quality checker with a magnifying glass inspecting details.

Related words

Collocations with Quality

• excellent
• exceptional
• good
• maintain
• enhance
• improve
• vary
• improve
• go down
• control
• assurance
• standards
• of…quality
• quality of life
• excellent
• exceptional
• good
• maintain
• enhance
• improve
• vary
• improve
• go down
• control
• assurance
• standards
• of…quality
• quality of life
• admirable
• desirable
• endearing
• have
• possess
• display
• admirable
• desirable
• endearing
• have
• possess
• display

Synonyms for Quality

• excellence

Opposites of Quality

• inferiority
• poor quality
• badness

Common mistakes with Quality

• 'Quality' vs 'qualities': Confusing the term referring to standard with the plural form referring to characteristics.
• Using 'quality' as a verb: The word 'quality' is only a noun.
• Saying 'good quality' too often: Try varying your descriptions to avoid repetition.

Frequently asked questions about Quality

What does Quality mean?

How good or bad something is.

What is the definition of Quality?

the standard of something when it is compared to other things like it; how good or bad something is

How do you use Quality in a sentence?

The quality of this fabric is very high, making it a great choice for clothing.

Can you give another example of Quality?

We need to ensure the quality of our products meets customer expectations.

What are synonyms for Quality?

Common alternatives include excellence.

What is the opposite of Quality?

Opposite meanings include inferiority, poor quality, badness.

What words go with Quality?

It commonly pairs with excellent, exceptional, good, maintain, enhance, improve, vary, improve, go down, control, assurance, standards, of…quality, quality of life, excellent, exceptional, good, maintain, enhance, improve, vary, improve, go down, control, assurance, standards, of…quality, quality of life, admirable, desirable, endearing, have, possess, display, admirable, desirable, endearing, have, possess, display.

What are common mistakes when using Quality?

'Quality' vs 'qualities': Confusing the term referring to standard with the plural form referring to characteristics. Using 'quality' as a verb: The word 'quality' is only a noun. Saying 'good quality' too often: Try varying your descriptions to avoid repetition.

How do you pronounce Quality?

US: /["/ˈkwɑːləti/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkwɒləti/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Quality?

Use 'quality' when talking about the standard of something. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts, but be careful not to confuse it with quantity, which refers to how much there is.

What CEFR level is Quality?

"Quality" is at A2 level on the CEFR scale.