What does Qualitative mean?

Definitions for Qualitative
ˈkwɒl ɪˌteɪ tɪvqual·i·ta·tive

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. qualitativeadjective

    involving distinctions based on qualities

    "qualitative change"; "qualitative data"; "qualitative analysis determines the chemical constituents of a substance or mixture"

  2. qualitativeadjective

    relating to or involving comparisons based on qualities

Wiktionary

  1. qualitativenoun

    Something qualitative.

  2. qualitativeadjective

    of descriptions or distinctions based on some quality rather than on some quantity

  3. qualitativeadjective

    of a form of analysis that yields the identity of a compound

Wikipedia

  1. Qualitative

    Qualitative descriptions or distinctions are based on some quality or characteristic rather than on some quantity or measured value.

ChatGPT

  1. qualitative

    Qualitative refers to a type of observation or analysis that deals with characteristics, attributes, or properties that can't be quantified but can be observed or interpreted subjectively. It often involves examining, understanding, and interpreting deeper meanings, experiences, or behaviors. It is commonly used in social and behavioral sciences.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Qualitativeadjective

    relating to quality; having the character of quality

  2. Etymology: [Cf. LL. gualitativus, F. qualitatif.]

The Standard Electrical Dictionary

  1. Qualitative

    Involving the determination only of the presence or absence of a substance or condition, without regard to quantity. Thus a compass held near a wire might determine qualitatively whether a current was passing through the wire, but would not be sufficient to determine its quantity. (See Quantitative.)

Editors Contribution

  1. qualitative

    Relating to quality.

    Qualitative data is very important to learn.


    Submitted by MaryC on March 19, 2020  

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Qualitative in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Qualitative in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of Qualitative in a Sentence

  1. Goldman Sachs:

    Against this backdrop we do not believe the Fed's objection on qualitative grounds will come as a surprise to market participants.

  2. Li Chunlai:

    The subsurface at the CE-4 landing site is much more transparent to radio waves, and this qualitative observation suggests a totally different geological context for the two landing sites.

  3. Chetan Ahya:

    The initiatives are in the right direction, however, alongside focusing on the quantitative aspect of skilled labour force the policy makers will also need to focus on the qualitative aspect of the skill programmes.

  4. Joe Biden:

    We're committed to making sure that Israel can defend itself against all serious threats, maintain its qualitative edge with a quantity sufficient to maintain that.

  5. Pena Nieto:

    Today, we're taking a qualitative leap in relations between Brazil and Mexico.

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