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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Under spending time with family (56%) is their social life (36%), then the quality of life in their local community (34%) and lastly, their financial situation (21%).
—Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
This condition is characterized by difficulty in breathing, fatigue, and many other symptoms that range in severity, seriously impacting quality of life.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
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Cerys Davies, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
This condition is characterized by difficulty in breathing, fatigue, and many other symptoms that range in severity, seriously impacting quality of life.
—Sixteen Ramos, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024
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“Quality of life.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quality%20of%20life. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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