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10 Language-to-English DictionariesQuality
/ˈkwɒl.ə.ti/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The standard of something as measured against other things of a similar kind; the degree of excellence of something.
"The quality of the product was evident in its durability and design." - 2
A distinctive attribute or characteristic possessed by someone or something.
"Her kindness is a quality that everyone admires."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin qualitas, based on quis (meaning 'of what kind'), which was coined by Cicero to translate the Greek philosophic term poiotēs. Over centuries, it evolved from signifying the essential nature or characteristic of something to denoting a high standard of excellence.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Quality" is said worldwide
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qualité
Transliteration: kwalite
"La qualité du produit est impressionnante."
Qualität
Transliteration: kwalität
"Die Qualität des Produkts ist hervorragend."
qualità
Transliteration: kwalita
"La qualità del servizio è molto alta."
calidad
Transliteration: kalidad
"La calidad del producto es excelente."
qualidade
Transliteration: kwalidade
"A qualidade do material é muito boa."
गुण
Transliteration: gun
"इस उत्पाद का गुण बहुत अच्छा है।"
质量
Transliteration: zhìliàng
"这个产品的质量非常好。"
품질
Transliteration: pumjil
"이 제품의 품질은 매우 우수합니다."
品質
Transliteration: hinshitsu
"この商品の品質は非常に高いです。"
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