higher-quality
Better than average
Higher-quality describes something superior to alternatives in craftsmanship, materials, durability, or performance.
The comparison may be explicit higher-quality ingredients than the competition or implied against a general standard We're investing in higher-quality equipment.
The hyphen joins the compound when it precedes a noun; after a noun, the hyphen often drops: The fabric is higher quality.
Added cost for better
- exceptionalNotably above the norm
- superbExtremely impressive, first-rate
- flawlessEntirely without fault
- impeccableFree from any defect
pristine · exquisite · outstanding · superior · first-rate · top-tier · world-class · distinguished
Added cost for better
- opulentOstentatiously wealthy
- sumptuousSplendidly rich and costly
- lavishAbundant beyond necessity
- plushThick-pile soft fabric
upscale · exclusive · gourmet · designer · haute · deluxe · posh · elegant
Accuracy of measurement
- workmanshipSkill in creating objects
- artistryExceptional creative skill
- handcraftedMade manually, not machined
- meticulousShowing extreme attention to detail
skillful · mastery · finishing · detailing · expertise · artisanal · bespoke · tailored
Standard for comparison
- specificationsStated requirements and parameters
- criteriaStandards for judgment
- complianceAdhering to requirements
- certificationAttestation of qualification
ISO · consistency · reliability · durability · tolerance · calibration · validation · testing
Raise to higher standard
- enhancementIncrease in quality
- bettermentEnhancement of condition
- advancementForward movement or promotion
- optimizationMaximizing efficiency or performance
refinement · upscaling · elevation · fine-tuning · polishing · enrichment · modernization · revamp
premium
Added cost for better
- exceptionalNotably above the norm
- superbExtremely impressive, first-rate
- flawlessEntirely without fault
impeccable · pristine · exquisite · outstanding · superior · first-rate · top-tier · world-class · distinguished · peerless
premium
Added cost for better
plush · upscale · exclusive · gourmet · designer · haute · deluxe · posh · elegant · refined
precision
Accuracy of measurement
- workmanshipSkill in creating objects
- artistryExceptional creative skill
- handcraftedMade manually, not machined
meticulous · skillful · mastery · finishing · detailing · expertise · artisanal · bespoke · tailored · custom-made
benchmark
Standard for comparison
- specificationsStated requirements and parameters
- criteriaStandards for judgment
- complianceAdhering to requirements
certification · ISO · consistency · reliability · durability · tolerance · calibration · validation · testing · inspection
upgrade
Raise to higher standard
- enhancementIncrease in quality
- bettermentEnhancement of condition
- advancementForward movement or promotion
optimization · refinement · upscaling · elevation · fine-tuning · polishing · enrichment · modernization · revamp · overhaul
higher-qualityinferior
Of lower rank
low-quality · substandard · second-rate · poor · shoddy
higher-qualityworse
More unfavorable than before
degraded · diminished · downgraded · lesser · reduced
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