quality

(noun) an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone. Example: "The quality of mercy is not strained"--shakespeare."

(noun) a degree or grade of excellence or worth. Synonyms: caliber, calibre. Examples: "The quality of students has risen." "An executive of low caliber."

(noun) a characteristic property that defines the apparent individual nature of something. Synonyms: character, lineament. Examples: "Each town has a quality all its own." "The radical character of our demands."

(noun) (music) the distinctive property of a complex sound (a voice or noise or musical sound). Synonyms: timbre, timber, tone. Examples: "The timbre of her soprano was rich and lovely." "The muffled tones of the broken bell summoned them to meet."

(noun) high social status. Example: "A man of quality."

(adj) of superior grade. Synonyms: choice, prime(prenominal), prize, select. Examples: "Choice wines." "Prime beef." "Prize carnations." "Quality paper." "Select peaches."

(adj) of high social status. Examples: "People of quality." "A quality family."