all the features and characteristics of a product or service that affect its ability to meet stated or implied needs. Quality can be assessed in terms of conforming to specification, being fit for purpose, having zero defects, and producing customer satisfaction. Quality can be managed through total quality management, quality standards, and performance indicators.
Wiktionary Definition for: Quality
#''(uncountable)'' Level of excellence
Ex:''This school is well-known for having teachers of high '''quality'''.''
Ex:'''''Quality''' of life is usually determined by health, education, and income.''
#''(countable)'' A property or attribute that differentiates a thing or person.
Ex:''One of the '''qualities''' of pure iron is that it does not rust easily.''
Ex:''While being impulsive can be great for artists, it is not a desirable '''quality''' for engineers.''
Ex:''security Security, stability, and efficiency are good '''qualities''' of an operating system.''
#(''thermodynamics'') In a two-phase liquid-vapor mixture, the ratio of the mass of vapor present to the total mass of the mixture.
#(''archaic'') high High social position.
Ex:''A peasant is not allowed to fall in love with a lady of '''quality'''.''
Ex:''membership Membership of this golf club is limited to those of '''quality''' and wealth.''
#The correspondence between a goal and its outcome -- between intent and result of action.
#Being of good worth, well made, fit for purpose.
Ex:''We only sell '''quality''' products.''
Ex:''That was a '''quality''' game by Jim Smith.''
Ex:''A '''quality''' system ensures products meet customer requirements.''
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