Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

quality over quantity

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.03 in modern English

Syllables
qual-i-ty over quan-ti-ty
IPA
46
Scrabble Score
19
Letters
5
Syllables
12
Unique Chars

Meaning

phrase

An idiom emphasizing the preference for high-quality items or experiences rather than a large number of them. It suggests that focusing on excellence and value is more desirable than simply accumulating more, regardless of its worth. This principle can be applied to various aspects of life, from material possessions to personal relationships and work.

Questions

What does quality over quantity mean?
An idiom emphasizing the preference for high-quality items or experiences rather than a large number of them. It suggests that focusing on excellence and value is more desirable than simply accumulating more, regardless of its worth. This principle can be applied to various aspects of life, from material possessions to personal relationships and work.

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