Quality Definition

quality
adjective
  1. of superior grade; "choice wines"; "prime beef"; "prize carnations"; "quality paper"; "select peaches"
  2. of high social status; "people of quality"; "a quality family"
noun
  1. an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone; "the quality of mercy is not strained"-- Shakespeare
  2. a degree or grade of excellence or worth; "the quality of students has risen"; "an executive of low caliber"
  3. a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something; "each town has a quality all its own"; "the radical character of our demands"
  4. (music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound); "the timbre of her soprano was rich and lovely"; "the muffled tones of the broken bell summoned them to meet"
  5. high social status; "a man of quality"

"Quality" in song lyrics

See how quality is used in real songs:

  • "Where's the redeeming quality"
    Algorithm — War at 120/80 (Floodgates)
  • "Honestly, my number one policy is quality"
    Binary Star — Reality Check
  • "Thats our policy, we step out there on Star Quality"
    Brother Ali — Star Quality

Usage tips for "quality"

Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "quality" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for quality to find words that pair well.

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