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

It’s notable that concentrations of the coronavirus in wastewater have been relatively low and, as a result, “it is hard to obtain high-quality, high-confidence sequences,” Boehm said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

The MPs are calling for a minimum of two hours of high-quality PE each week to be mandatory.

From BBC • Apr. 20, 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

But most are not well versed in sifting through medical research, and separating high-quality evidence from anecdotes and hunches.

From Slate • Apr. 16, 2026

I slid my finger beneath the envelope seal, admiring the high-quality paper she always used.

From "I Will Always Write Back" by Caitlin Alifirenka and Martin Ganda

Related Words

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