qualitative
adjective
qual·i·ta·tive
ˈkwä-lə-ˌtā-tiv 
: of, relating to, or involving quality or kind
qualitatively
adverb
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But, importantly, the War of 1898 was a qualitative leap in the justification of war.
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Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 28 Jan. 2025
Does technology give a society a qualitative edge over the competition?
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 25 Jan. 2025
Feedback from employees: Solicit qualitative feedback to understand what’s working and areas for improvement.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Measuring Partnership Success The success of a partnership can be measured by both quantitative and qualitative metrics.
—Dasha Shunina, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 28 Jan. 2025
Does technology give a society a qualitative edge over the competition?
—Matthew Continetti, National Review, 25 Jan. 2025
Feedback from employees: Solicit qualitative feedback to understand what’s working and areas for improvement.
—Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Measuring Partnership Success The success of a partnership can be measured by both quantitative and qualitative metrics.
—Dasha Shunina, Forbes, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Qualitative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/qualitative. Accessed 10 Feb. 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
Medical Definition
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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