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noun quality pronunciation in British English /ˈkwɒləti/
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  1. 1
    [countable/uncountable] the quality of something is how good or bad it is
    This cut in funding will adversely affect the quality of education in our schools.
    high/good/top quality: The food is of the highest quality.
    poor/bad/low quality: poor-quality workmanship
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    modality, feature, quality, ... More
    1. a.
      [uncountable] a high standard
      a company with a reputation for quality and reliability
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      standard, quality, performance, ... More
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    quality
    ▪ affect, assess, enhance, improve, maintain, monitor
  2. 2
    [countable] a feature of a person’s character, especially when it is a positive one such as honesty, kindness, or a special ability
    What is the quality you most admire in others?
    personal qualities: Do you possess the right personal qualities to be a teacher?
    leadership qualities (=the ability to be a good leader): a woman with strong leadership qualities
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    1. a.
      a feature of a thing, substance, place etc
      the addictive qualities of tobacco
      His novels have a certain formulaic quality.
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