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quality-adjusted en · ADJ

Meanings

  1. (not-comparable) 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. (not-comparable) Adjusted to take into account differences in quality. ▸ 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?:

Deriveds

quality-adjusted life year