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English Lexicon

High-quality

/ˌhaɪˈkwɒl.ə.ti/
adjectiveCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #2450 frequency
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2 senses
As adjective
  1. 1

    Of superior grade, excellence, or standard; well-made or highly effective.

    "The company is known for producing high-quality software that rarely crashes."
  2. 2

    Possessing exceptional value or characteristics that distinguish it from standard or inferior counterparts.

    "Patients require high-quality care to ensure a full and speedy recovery."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term is a compound adjective combining 'high', originating from Old English hēah, and 'quality', deriving from Latin qualitas via Old French qualite. It emerged in modern English usage to denote an elevated standard of excellence, craftsmanship, or inherent value in goods, services, and abstract concepts.

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