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Definition of Quato assign a quantiExamples of Quantify in a senIn my statistics class, we needed to quantify the probability of winning the lottery.  Since it is impossible to quantify the number of stars, the night sky fascinates me.  The census bureau attempts to quantify how many people reside in a household.  Our objective was to quantify the gallons of … [Read more...] about Quantify used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Quantifable to be meaExamples of Quantifiable in a senScientists used a calculator to average the quantifiable data gathered during the experiment.  Although the teacher tried to determine which children were the best readers from the assessment, the results were not quantifiable.  After grading all of the quantifiable tests, the teacher wrote letter … [Read more...] about Quantifiable used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Quaa state of doubt about what to do in a certain situation; a difficult situExamples of Quandary in a senMark is in a quandary about whether or not he should keep the money he found in the park.  When the lawyer told us our lawsuit options, we realized we were in a quandary about which legal path to take.  I find myself in a moral quandary about whether … [Read more...] about Quandary used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of a feeling of doubt or uncertainty about whether you are doing the right Examples of Qualm in a senUnder the influence of drugs, Matt had no qualm whatsoever about spending all of his money at the casino.  I have a serious qualm about my teenage daughter dating an older man.  Without any qualm, the killer shot the young woman in the face.  My qualm … [Read more...] about Qualm used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Qua standard that is used to measure how good or bad somethiExamples of Quality in a senA quality test was performed to see how safe the drinking water is in this area.  Because the cheaply made shirt was crafted from a low-quality fabric, it was sold for just five dollars.  The five-star restaurant has high-quality food that is prepared daily from … [Read more...] about Quality used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Quality coa system for maintaining a desired level of quality in an existing product or seExamples of Quality control in a senThe quality control officer oversees making sure all of the products going out are in adequate condition.  Because of quality control problems with the restaurant’s meat, the diner will have to shut down until conditions are safe. … [Read more...] about Quality control used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Qualattributes or characteristics of a person, place, or Examples of Qualities in a senAlthough her date had many of the qualities she desired in a husband, the woman could not get over his tendency to chew with his mouth open.  Excellent written and oral communication skills are proven qualities of a strong leader.  Before his interview, the candidate … [Read more...] about Qualities used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Qualitassociated with type or quaExamples of Qualitative in a senThe qualitative study will reveal the elements present in the compound.  Before the judges rate the desserts, a qualitative assessment will be used to categorize the dishes.  The qualitative differences in last year’s smartphone and this year’s version are not sizeable enough for the price … [Read more...] about Qualitative used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Quto become eligible or suitable for someExamples of Qualify in a senTo qualify for a housing loan, the applicant had to raise his credit score by several points.  The runner must come in first or second place to qualify for the next round.  Tim tried to qualify for government assistance but wasn’t eligible because he made too much money.  To … [Read more...] about Qualify used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Quala person (or team) that qualifies for someExamples of Qualifier in a senBecause his name was drawn during the raffle, Clark is a qualifier for the grand prize.  As a third-round qualifier, the runner will go on to the Olympic games.  Each science fair qualifier was allowed to present their project to the judges for final review.  Most Searched … [Read more...] about Qualifier used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Qualhaving the specific skills or training to complete aExamples of Qualified in a senAlthough she wasn’t really qualified for the position, the high-school dropout was able to convince the CEO to give her a shot.  To be qualified to teach, the professor will need to take a licensing test and receive his certification.  Both candidates or qualified for … [Read more...] about Qualified used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Qualifica special skill or requirement that makes a person eligible for a position or actExamples of Qualification in a senOne qualification for employment is that the potential employee must meet a drug screener.  The inexperienced clerk was not hired since she did not meet the three year work qualification requirement.  Credit qualification was … [Read more...] about Qualification used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of QA nickname for a religious member of the Religious Society of FrExamples of Quaker in a senThe Quaker believer spent his nights reading the doctrine of the Inner Light.  Rejecting formal ministry based assemblies, the Quaker set up a prayer meeting in his house.  Quaker friends believe that there is God in everyone and everyone has a direct line to God. … [Read more...] about Quaker used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of Qappearing old-fashioned in an appealinExamples of Quaint in a senMy grandmother’s quaint home is filled with knick-knacks from her childhood.  As I walked through the quaint shop, I felt as though I was transported back in time.  The quaint village does not appear to have changed since it was first settled in the early 1900s.  Before I left the old … [Read more...] about Quaint used in sentence example & words in English

Definition of a small, short-tailed, commonly huntedExamples of Quail in a senKnown as a gourmet chef, Emeril Lagasse created a masterpiece of flavors by snipping off the wings and removing the feathers off the quail before roasting and serving it to the queen.  For the experienced hunters, hunting quail proved difficult due to its high flying abilities and its brown … [Read more...] about Quail used in sentence example & words in English