adjective

qualitative

/ˈkwɒlɪtətɪv/ · say it: KWOL·uh·tay·tiv

relating to quality rather than quantity

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1. (adjective) relating to the quality or nature of something rather than its quantity or amount

2. (adjective) concerned with how good or bad something is, rather than how much of it there is

Examples

1. The study included qualitative interviews to understand people's experiences.
2. The teacher gave qualitative feedback on the student's writing, not just a grade.

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qualitative

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