quantitates
/ˈkwɒntɪteɪts/
VERB
1. To measure the quantity of something
To measure or determine the amount, concentration, or quantity of something, especially with high accuracy and by taking measurement uncertainty into account, as in quantitative analysis.
1.1. Scientific and laboratory measurement
Measures the precise amount or concentration of a substance, compound, or biological material through laboratory testing or quantitative analysis.
Synonyms
- quantifies
- measures
- determines
- assesses
- calculates
- evaluates
- gauges
- ascertains
Examples
- The specialized instrument quantitates the concentration of chemicals in the solution.
- The new assay method reliably quantitates the presence of specific antibodies in the blood.
- The laboratory protocol quantitates the amount of genetic material in different cell types.
Related Words
- quantitate
- quantitation
- quantification
- measurement
- concentration
- assay
- quantitative analysis
- precision
1.2. Calculating and expressing amounts numerically
Determines or expresses the amount of something through counting, calculation, or numerical assessment.
Synonyms
- calculates
- computes
- measures
- assesses
- estimates
- appraises
- gauges
- tallies
- totals
- sums
Examples
- The software automatically quantitates the size and shape of individual particles in microscopic images.
- The research team quantitates the levels of hormones in biological samples.
Related Words
- quantity
- amount
- total
- calculation
- numerical value
- quantitative measurement