qualitative
adjective
qual·i·ta·tive
ˈkwä-lə-ˌtā-tiv 
: of, relating to, or involving quality or kind
qualitatively
adverb
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Focus on qualitative insights that reflect current and emerging cultural behaviors, mindsets and conversations.
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Tim Wragg, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
And keep what matters most, such as the qualitative security standards and AI use restrictions that protect national security.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 27 Feb. 2025
Paramount has completely gotten rid of its DEI qualitative metric on its short-term incentive plan.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
This questionnaire contained quantitative and qualitative information which was used as the basis for CNBC’s evaluation.
—David Spiegel, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
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Tim Wragg, Forbes, 6 Mar. 2025
And keep what matters most, such as the qualitative security standards and AI use restrictions that protect national security.
—Ashley Belanger, Ars Technica, 27 Feb. 2025
Paramount has completely gotten rid of its DEI qualitative metric on its short-term incentive plan.
—Bethy Squires, Vulture, 26 Feb. 2025
This questionnaire contained quantitative and qualitative information which was used as the basis for CNBC’s evaluation.
—David Spiegel, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Qualitative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/qualitative. Accessed 12 Mar. 2025.
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qualitative
adjective
qual·i·ta·tive
ˈkwäl-ə-ˌtāt-iv
: of, relating to, or involving quality or kind
qualitatively
adverb
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qualitative
adjective
qual·i·ta·tive
ˈkwäl-ə-ˌtāt-iv
: of, relating to, or involving quality or kind
qualitative changes
qualitatively
adverb
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