quantify
1 of 1verb/ˈkwɑntəˌfaɪ/
Forms:quantifies,quantifying,quantified,quantified
1
to measure or express something as a number or amount
transitive- The researchers will quantify the amount of rainfall in millimeters.
- Can you quantify the level of customer satisfaction using a rating scale?
- The accountant will quantify the company's expenses for the fiscal year.
- The economist will quantify the inflation rate using statistical methods.
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2
to clarify or express the specific quantity or extent of a term or symbol by using a quantifier
transitive- In logic, you need to quantify statements to specify whether they apply universally or only to some cases.
- The argument was clear after we quantified the terms with appropriate quantifiers.
- The survey results were quantified to describe the distribution.
- The scientist quantified the scope of the experiment by stating that "all" variables must be accounted for.
- The statement was ambiguous until we quantified it by using "some" to show partial application.