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
  • At a time when high prices and high interest rates are a drag on sales of all automobiles, whatever powers them, failure to meet the California mandate will impose extra costs.
    Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In contrast to these improvements, transfer rates between the CPU and memory have made only modest gains.
    John Werner, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of rates
Noun
  • Accessibility Documentation Proper accessibility documentation is essential for demonstrating compliance with legal standards and enhancing transparency in procurement processes.
    Ran Ronen, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • The increasing importance of environmental, social and governance (ESG) standards means that companies need tools that simplify ESG data collection and reporting.
    Evan J. Schwartz, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of standards
Noun
  • Rather than seeing complex traits as entirely new inventions, this research suggests that evolution often recycles and repurposes existing genetic tools to build complexity on the foundation of simplicity.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Recognizing these traits helps teams navigate challenges, fostering balance and accountability in leadership dynamics.
    Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of traits
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