high-quality

American  

[hahy-kwol-i-tee] / ˈhaɪˈkwɒl ɪ ti /

adjective

1. adhering to an excellent standard of measure; of superior quality.

   Education depends on high-quality teachers and materials in our schools.

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Etymology

Origin of high-quality

First recorded in 1880–85; high ( def. ) + quality ( def. )

Example Sentences

The intention is to deliver more high-quality, accessible and engaging football coverage at scale.

From BBC • Apr. 23, 2026

Cambridge Associates concluded afterward that the high-quality private-credit managers had spotted the warning signs early and avoided both situations, while banks, broadly syndicated loan funds and rating agencies did not.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 22, 2026

AI should be "embedded in the key sectors of our industry and especially" in small- and medium-sized firms, the backbone of the German economy, to create "industrial added value and high-quality jobs", he said.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

But Dow cautioned the message isn’t to forgo childcare center regulations, but perhaps it’s to make high-quality childcare centers more accessible and affordable.

From Salon • Apr. 18, 2026

And then Professor Christie arranged for me to have a recording session at the university so I could submit a high-quality CD to Juilliard.

From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman

Related Words

• excellent
• finest
• first-rate
• prime
• quality
• superior