Qualitative Meaning
/ˈkwɒl.ɪ.tə.tɪv/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjOf descriptions or distinctions based on some quality rather than on some quantity.
adjOf a form of analysis that yields the identity of a compound.
Sentence Examples
She focuses on qualitative research.
The researchers conducted qualitative interviews to gather detailed participant feedback.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The study used ____ data such as interviews rather than statistics.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The researcher used ____ methods including interviews and focus groups to gather rich data.
Word Origin & History
From Late Latin (or Medieval Latin) quālitātīvus. Equivalent to quality + -ative.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"You may recall that I made a qualitative post about our level 100 talents a little more than a month ago. Now let’s look at them qualitatively."
— 2014 November 12, Theck, “Paladinning in Warlords of Draenor”, in Sacred Duty:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The study used ____ data such as interviews rather than statistics.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The researcher used ____ methods including interviews and focus groups to gather rich data.