quantitate
/ˈkwɑːntɪteɪt/
VERB
1. To measure or determine a quantity
To measure or determine the amount, concentration, or quantity of something, especially with precision and by taking measurement uncertainty into account.
1.1. Scientific and laboratory measurement
To measure the precise amount or concentration of a substance, compound, or biological material, particularly through laboratory analysis.
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- The laboratory uses a specialized assay to quantitate the concentration of proteins in each sample.
- Researchers developed a more accurate method to quantitate genetic material in biological specimens.
Related Words
- quantitation
- quantification
- measurement
- concentration
- assay
- quantitative analysis
- precision
1.2. Calculating and expressing amounts numerically
To establish the numerical amount or value of something through counting, calculation, or quantitative assessment.
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- The research team worked to quantitate the amount of waste generated by the manufacturing process.
- The software helps analysts quantitate changes in particle size across multiple samples.
Related Words
- quantity
- amount
- total
- calculation
- numerical value
- quantitative measurement