qual

noun2

1. •
   [usually plural] Qualifying exam. An exam taken by someone (usually a grad student or prospective grad student) to measure their mastery in something, usually an academic field.

   • He'd refused to say anything more, because he didn't want to distract her with his problems on the eve of the Quals. — 2000
2. •
   Qualitative analysis or research.

   • We believe there is a role for both qual and quant in professional services. — 2015

adjective1

1. •
   Short for qualitative

   • Finally, in the school of education, I found coursework that included qual and quant methodology. — 2012

noun1

1. •
   qualification exam for artificial intelligence

   • Well, that reminds me of the QUAL [qualification exam for artificial intelligence]. — 1992