quantify
7 synonyms and 3 antonyms for quantify, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To measure or express something as a specific amount or number.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use quantify
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
difficult to quantify
quantify the impact
quantify the risk
Etymology
From Medieval Latin quantifico, a term introduced into logic by the philosopher Sir William Hamilton.
Full origin of quantify →Frequently asked questions
What does “quantify” mean?
The word “quantify” means to measure or express something as a specific amount or number. In plain terms, to put a number on something so it can be measured or compared.
How do you pronounce “quantify”?
“Quantify” is pronounced KWON-tih-feye (/ˈkwɑn.tɪˌfaɪ/ in IPA).
How do you use “quantify” in a sentence?
Here is “quantify” used in a sentence: “It is hard to quantify how much the new policy actually helped.”
What is another word for “quantify”?
Words with a similar meaning to “quantify” include admeasure, bemete, benchmark, enumerate, measure and mete.
What is the opposite of “quantify”?
The opposite of “quantify” — its antonyms — are assume, mismeasure and guess.
What part of speech is “quantify”?
“Quantify” is a verb.
Where does the word “quantify” come from?
The word “quantify” comes from Medieval Latin. From Medieval Latin quantifico, a term introduced into logic by the philosopher Sir William Hamilton.
Is “quantify” a common word?
“Quantify” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
