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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. Chuck Todd:

    There was this focus group - and it’s qualitative, not quantitative - where swing voters, Trump-Biden voters seem to buy the idea that Putin would n’t have done this in Trump was president, how does the Democratic Party answer for that ? MSNBC'S CHUCK TODD SHOCKED BY BAD ECONOMIC POLLING, CLAIMS AMERICANS ‘ DO N’T FEEL FIRST WORLD ENOUGH' Todd then went out of his way to vocally reject the notion voters believe about the ongoing Russia-Ukraine crisis.

  2. Paul Hokemeyer:

    One of the gifts of aging in recovery is the ability to ignore the noise and distractions of life. In long-term sobriety, people are able to focus on the qualitative aspects of their lives, like relationships, meaningful work and peace of mind, and let go of the neurotic pursuit for quantitative fulfillment, such as power, property and prestige.

  3. President Biden:

    Enforcement is not a quantitative issue, it is a qualitative one, the question is as to whom are we dedicating our resources and what will deliver the greatest public safety results for the American public and that is what I am focused on.

  4. Israel Defense Minister Moshe Yaalon:

    The Gulf states are arming themselves, mainly with Western, American weaponry, in the understanding they will need defensive capabilities to contend with the new Iran situation, this of course challenges us, too, and here there is enormous importance to preserving what is called the State of Israel's 'qualitative edge' in the face of this regional arms race.

  5. Christopher Gascon:

    There is a qualitative leap that needs to be made in order for prosecutors to know what is needed in terms of evidence to get convictions for human trafficking cases.

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