CEFR B2

qualitative

adjective

Meaning

Relating to or measuring the quality or nature of something, rather than its quantity or amount.

Examples

The research focused on the qualitative aspects of student feedback, such as their opinions and suggestions.
A qualitative analysis of the interviews revealed common themes in participants' experiences.

Synonyms: descriptive, interpretive, non-numerical, exploratory

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qualitative (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈkwɒlɪtətɪv/

Definition

Relating to or measuring the quality or nature of something, rather than its quantity or amount.

Examples

The research focused on the qualitative aspects of student feedback, such as their opinions and suggestions.
A qualitative analysis of the interviews revealed common themes in participants' experiences.
They conducted a qualitative study to understand consumer preferences and motivations.

How to Use qualitative

qualitative methods (collocation): Approaches that focus on non-numerical data. — "The project employed qualitative methods like case studies and observations."
qualitative study (collocation): A research investigation focusing on qualities. — "A qualitative study was conducted to explore user experiences."

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Antonyms of qualitative

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