quake |
to shake, as from fear, coldness, or the like. [3 definitions] |
Quaker |
a member of the Society of Friends. |
Quaker meeting |
a religious meeting of Quakers, characterized by long periods of meditation and silent prayer. |
quaking aspen |
a North American poplar, the small, roundish leaves of which tremble in even a slight breeze. |
quaky |
inclined to shake or tremble. |
qualification |
that which makes someone suitable for, or is required for, an activity, job, or the like. [5 definitions] |
qualified |
having the required competency, qualities, or skills, esp. for a job. [2 definitions] |
qualifier |
a person or thing that qualifies, esp. to participate in a competition. [2 definitions] |
qualify |
to make eligible or competent, as for a job; certify as competent. [8 definitions] |
qualitative |
of or concerning the nature or attributes of something, as opposed to its amount. (Cf. quantitative.) |
qualitative analysis |
the chemical analysis of a compound or mixture to determine the elements and other ingredients of which it is composed. |
quality |
a distinguishing feature or inherent characteristic; property or trait. [5 definitions] |
quality circle |
any small group of workers in a factory or the like that meets regularly to discuss production improvements. |
quality control |
a system by which to maintain a desired standard of quality in a product or process. |
qualm |
a feeling of guilt, doubt, or misgiving. [2 definitions] |
quandary |
a situation of uncertainty, puzzlement, or hesitation; dilemma. |
quanta |
pl. of quantum. |
quantifiable |
capable of being measured or counted, or of being conceived in terms of amount. |
quantify |
to find or express the quantity of. |
quantitative |
of, concerning, or capable of being measured or expressed as, a quantity. [2 definitions] |
quantitative analysis |
the chemical analysis of a compound or mixture to determine by exact measurement the amounts and percentages of its constituents. |