quantifier

/ˈkwɒntɪˌfaɪər/

Definitions

1. noun

A word or phrase used to indicate the size, extent, or degree of something.

“The word ‘few’ is a quantifier used in the sentence ‘I have few friends’.”

2. noun

A mathematical symbol or operator used to specify the number of elements in a set.

“The quantifier ‘∀’ is used in mathematical logic to indicate that a statement is true for all elements in a set.”

3. verb

To specify or indicate the quantity or extent of something.

“The scientist quantified the data to understand the trends.”

4. verb

To classify or categorize something based on its quantity or extent.

“The researcher quantified the results to draw meaningful conclusions.”

Synonyms

  • classifier
  • designator

Antonyms

  • contradictor
  • negator