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

Colorado’s law, she explained, “restricts treatment-related speech uttered by medical professionals only as part of a larger regulatory scheme aimed at ensuring that providers tender high-quality medical care to patients.”

From Slate • Mar. 31, 2026

Currently, there are no high-quality systematic reviews directly comparing nicotine e-cigarettes with treatments such as cytisine, bupropion, or nicotine pouches.

From Science Daily • Mar. 29, 2026

Sony said the increases were "a necessary step to ensure we can continue delivering innovative, high-quality gaming experiences to players worldwide".

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026

He likewise argues that ETFs focused on low volatility and high-quality metrics like cash flow, which also outperformed before the war, should resume their rally after a ceasefire, particularly given ongoing AI and economic worries.

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

It soon became clear that Humason was better able to obtain high-quality spectra of distant galaxies than any professional astronomer in the world.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

Related Words

• excellent
• finest
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• prime
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