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."

Synonyms of qualitative

Words with a similar meaning to qualitative:

• descriptive
• interpretive
• non-numerical
• exploratory

Antonyms of qualitative

Words with the opposite meaning to qualitative:

• quantitative

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