quality-adjusted

adj — 2 senses

quality-adjusted

adj
1

Adjusted to take into account differences in quality.

  • A striking characteristic of high-tech products is the rapid decrease of their quality-adjusted prices.2015, Arthur Fishman, Rafael Rob, Product Innovations and Quality-Adjusted Prices:
2

Economics, Medicine, Sciences Adjusted to take into account certain negative factors affecting a person's overall well-being.

  • Quality-adjusted life expectancy is a preferred outcome measure because it takes into account the patient's preferences for the quality of life in each outcome state.2007, Harold C. Sox, Medical Decision Making, page 300:
  • In tandem with efforts to improve governance systems and enhance participation, accountability and the rule of law, this appears the most appropriate approach for advancing quality-adjusted human development.2021, What Drives Quality-adjusted Human Development Achievements?:
Derived terms
quality-adjusted life year

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