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Definition quality in British English

quality noun

noun
/ˈkwɒləti/

▪ affect, assess, enhance, improve, maintain, monitor

1

the quality of something is how good or bad it is

Example

This cut in funding will adversely affect the quality of education in our schools.

Example

The food is of the highest quality.

Example

poor-quality workmanship

Synonyms and related words
feature quality factor
1.1

a high standard

Example

a company with a reputation for quality and reliability

Synonyms and related words
standard quality performance
2

a feature of a person's character, especially when it is a positive one such as honesty, kindness, or a special ability

Example

What is the quality you most admire in others?

Example

Do you possess the right personal qualities to be a teacher?

Example

a woman with strong leadership qualities

2.1

a feature of a thing, substance, place etc

Example

the addictive qualities of tobacco

Example

His novels have a certain formulaic quality.

Synonyms and related words
feature quality factor
Definition quality in British English