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Definition

quality noun (STANDARD)

/ˈkwɒl.ɪ.ti/US pronunciation symbol/ˈkwɑː.lə.t ̬i/ n
[C or U] how good or bad something is
a shop advertising top quality electrical goods
The food was of such poor/low quality.
Their products are of very high quality.
I only buy good-quality wine.
The quality of the picture on our television isn't very good.
[U] a high standard
He's not interested in quality. All he cares about is making money.

quality of life

the level of enjoyment, comfort and health in someone's life
My quality of life has improved tremendously since I moved to the country.

(Definition of quality noun (STANDARD) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary)

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