qualities

noun

Definition of qualitiesnext
plural of quality
1
as in rates
degree of excellence we expect a high quality of service in such a fancy restaurant

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2
as in characteristics
something that sets apart an individual from others of the same kind unfailing kindness is one of her many fine qualities

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  1. rates
  2. standards
  3. traits
Noun
  • In a study examining injury rates in numerous sports, researchers found that, when done correctly, strength training had a lower risk of injury than nearly all other sports.
    Discover Magazine, Discover Magazine, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Property crime has been the largest contributor to the increase in total crime rates.
    Jovi Dai, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of rates
Noun
  • However, this collaboration has marks a transition into a lifestyle brand that seeks to set new standards for self-care.
    Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Improvement is central to both standards.
    Ludwig Melik, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of standards
Noun
  • Put it all together, and on paper the Eagles have all the traits of a bona fide Super Bowl contender.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
  • The research discusses specific physiological traits that ameliorate the reproductive success of Tibetan women.
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of traits
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