quantify
KWON-tih-feye
Quantify (verb) means to measure or express something as a specific amount or number. Example: “It is hard to quantify how much the new policy actually helped.”
verb
1
To measure or express something as a specific amount or number.
"It is hard to quantify how much the new policy actually helped."
"Researchers tried to quantify the risk using historical data."
How to use quantify
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo put a number on something so it can be measured or compared.
Common pairings
difficult to quantify
quantify the impact
quantify the risk
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- quantifies
- Past tense
- quantified
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Etymology
From Medieval Latin quantifico, a term introduced into logic by the philosopher Sir William Hamilton.
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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.
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