quantify

/ˈkwɒntɪfaɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to express or measure something in terms of quantity or amount

“The scientist tried to quantify the impact of pollution on the environment.”

2. verb

to give a numerical value or measurement to something

“The researchers worked hard to quantify the data before publishing their findings.”

3. noun

the act of expressing or measuring something in terms of quantity or amount

“The process of quantifying the data took several hours.”

Synonyms

  • estimate
  • measure

Antonyms

  • qualify