quality of life
noun phrase
: overall enjoyment of life : general well-being
… the male characters on the show not only have a better chance of survival; they're also more likely to improve their quality of life through friendship.—
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: the degree to which a person or group is healthy, comfortable, and able to enjoy the activities of daily living
Migraine is a common disorder that can severely affect patients' quality of life and daily function. —New England Journal of Medicine
—often hyphenated when used before another noun New England Journal of Medicine A number of recent surveys have identified noise as New York City's greatest quality-of-life issue. —Tom Vanderbilt
—abbreviation QOL
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Simple lifestyle tweaks over time can lead to significant long-term savings without sacrificing overall quality of life.
—Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Half of males ages 51-60 have an enlarged prostate and almost all say the condition impacts their quality of life.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2025
Research has repeatedly demonstrated that consumer or societal pull, which attracts development of products that enhance quality of life, is key to successful uptake of new technologies and their longevity.
—Arthur Daemmrich, The Conversation, 17 Jan. 2025
This is considered chronic back pain, which can have a severe impact on your quality of life.
—Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
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Tor Constantino, Mba, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Half of males ages 51-60 have an enlarged prostate and almost all say the condition impacts their quality of life.
—Cindy Krischer Goodman, Sun Sentinel, 20 Jan. 2025
Research has repeatedly demonstrated that consumer or societal pull, which attracts development of products that enhance quality of life, is key to successful uptake of new technologies and their longevity.
—Arthur Daemmrich, The Conversation, 17 Jan. 2025
This is considered chronic back pain, which can have a severe impact on your quality of life.
—Kelly Burch, Verywell Health, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Quality of life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quality%20of%20life. Accessed 27 Jan. 2025.
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