quantify
/ˈkwɑːntɪfaɪ/
VERB
1. To assign or express a quantity
To determine, measure, or express the amount, size, extent, or magnitude of something in numerical terms.
1.1. Measurement and numerical assessment
To determine how much of something exists or measure its amount, size, or extent using numbers or measurable units.
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- The scientist aims to quantify the exact amount of carbon emissions produced by the industrial process.
- The researchers quantified the concentration of pollutants in the water samples.
Related Words
- measurement
- quantification
- assessment
- evaluation
- magnitude
- quantity
- calculation
1.2. Counting and calculating totals
To count, add, or calculate individual items or amounts to establish a numerical total.
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- The accounting system quantifies the expenses incurred by each department.
- The survey quantifies the number of customers who prefer each product.
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- enumerate
- counting
- aggregation
- arithmetic
- summation
- totalization
1.3. Expressing effects and relationships numerically
To translate an effect, trend, difference, or relationship into measurable numerical terms so that it can be analyzed or compared.
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- The research project seeks to quantify the relationship between sleep patterns and cognitive performance.
- The report quantifies the economic benefits of the new infrastructure project.
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- data analysis
- statistics
- metrics
- indicators
- correlation
- quantitative research
VERB
2. To determine the value of a variable or expression
To establish the numerical value of a variable, mathematical expression, or logical quantity.
2.1. Mathematical and logical quantification
To specify or determine the value or extent of a variable or expression, particularly in mathematics, formal logic, or scientific analysis.
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- The equation quantifies the relationship between temperature and pressure.
- In formal logic, universal quantifiers quantify statements about every element in a domain.
Related Words
- variable
- expression
- quantifier
- quantification
- numerical value
- mathematical logic