high-quality

[ hahy-kwol-i-tee ]

adjective

1. adhering to an excellent standard of measure; of superior quality:

   Education depends on high-quality teachers and materials in our schools.

Word History and Origins

Origin of high-quality¹

First recorded in 1880–85; high ( def ) + quality ( def )

Example Sentences

Recent published guidelines for flavanol intake recommend between 400 to 600 mg/day, which can be achieved for example, by consuming two cups of black or green tea, or a combination of berries, apples and high-quality cocoa.

From Science Daily

Despite the declining demand for travel books in the face of competition from free websites like TripAdvisor, Mr. Frommer continued to believe that there was strong demand among travelers for original, high-quality, well-written research.

From New York Times

German manufacturers that require low-cost margins may struggle, says Mr Ley, but he believes there is hope for high-quality products with innovative features that rely on world-class engineering and intellectual property.

From BBC

“But does every single moment have to be high-quality stimulation? If the kid is getting plenty of stimulation for the other 24 hours, minus seven minutes, I can’t imagine that makes any difference at all.”

From Slate

“Is watching television for a young child high-quality interaction? No,” she said.

From Slate

Related Words

• excellent
• finest
• first-rate
• prime
• quality
• superior