=====Quality=====

===Definition===
Quality is the degree to which a [[data_concept:object|thing]] meets the requirements.

===DDDM===
  * The degree to which a set of inherent characteristics fulfills requirements. Quality is a multi-faceted concept. The dimensions of quality that are con-sidered most important depend on user perspectives, needs and priori-ties, which vary across groups of users.
  * Adjective. In common use, of or having superior or high quality, or being perceived as superior, without specific qualification.
  * A peculiar and essential character, the degree of some characteristic meet-ing expectations. Quality is defined through four virtues -- clarity, ele-gance, simplicity, and value.


===Note===
Other definitions:
  * Quality is the degree of excellence of a [[data_concept:object|thing]].
  * Fit for use.

===Relation===
|Quality| is parent of |[[data_quality_general:data_quality|data quality]]|

===Reference===
Earley, S. (2011). The DAMA Dictionary of Data Management (DDDM). Technics Publications, LLC, New Jersey.

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