Quality — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ˈkwä-lə-tē/ qual·i·ty

Meaning & Definition of Quality

Quality (noun)

  1. degree of excellence, how good, bad, useful, etc. something is, grade
  2. a high level of value or excellence, superiority in kind
  3. a distinguishing often abstract attribute, characteristic

Quality (adjective)

  1. very good or excellent, being of high quality

Word Forms of Quality

Inflections: qualities

Origin & Etymology of Quality

Middle English qualite, from Anglo-French qualité, from Latin qualitat-, qualitas, from qualis of what kind; akin to Latin qui who who

First known use: 14th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Quality

Words & Phrases Containing Quality

quality assurance, quality circle, quality control, quality of life, quality point, quality point average, quality time, high-quality

Frequently Asked Questions about Quality

What does "Quality" mean?

"Quality" means degree of excellence, how good, bad, useful, etc. something is, grade. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: degree of excellence, how good, bad, useful, etc. something is, grade. It has 4 distinct senses.

Is "Quality" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Quality" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

Is "Quality" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As an A2-level word, "Quality" is typical of Cambridge A2 Key (KET), PTE Academic 30–42, TOEIC Listening & Reading 225+.

How do you pronounce "Quality"?

"Quality" is pronounced /ˈkwä-lə-tē/ and divided into syllables as qual·i·ty.

What is the origin of the word "Quality"?

"Quality" comes from Middle English qualite, from Anglo-French qualité, from Latin qualitat-, qualitas, from qualis of what kind; akin to Latin qui who who. First known use: 14th century.

What does "Quality" mean as a noun?

As a noun, "Quality" means: degree of excellence, how good, bad, useful, etc. something is, grade; a high level of value or excellence, superiority in kind; a distinguishing often abstract attribute, characteristic.

What does "Quality" mean as an adjective?

As an adjective, "Quality" means: very good or excellent, being of high quality.

What CEFR level is "Quality"?

"Quality" is an A2-level word in SophDict's CEFR vocabulary lists, which group English words from A1 (beginner) to C2 (proficient).