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10 Language-to-English DictionariesQualität
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kwalität
"Die Qualität des Produkts ist hervorragend."
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', stemming from 'qualis' (meaning 'of what kind'), introduced into English via Old French 'qualité' in the late 14th century. Initially used in philosophy to describe the inherent nature or property of a thing, its meaning gradually broadened to denote excellence and high standard.
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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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