QUANTIFY Meaning and
Definition
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Quantify is a verb that refers to the action of determining or expressing the amount, extent, or value of something, usually by means of measurable units or numerical values. It involves the process of assigning a numerical value to a particular quantity or parameter in order to make it quantifiable and easier to comprehend and analyze.
When one quantifies something, they seek to establish an accurate measurement or assessment of its size, magnitude, quality, or characteristics. This process often involves converting qualitative or abstract aspects into a measurable form. It allows for comparing and contrasting different elements or entities based on their numerical values or proportions, enabling a more systematic and objective analysis.
In various fields such as science, economics, statistics, and research, quantifying plays a crucial role in providing empirical evidence and making conclusions or predictions based on measurable evidence. It is used to convert observations, data, or concepts into quantifiable representations, enabling more rigorous analysis, interpretation, and communication of findings.
Quantifying can involve different methods and techniques, such as applying mathematical formulas, statistical tools, or various measuring instruments. The results obtained through quantification are often expressed in numerical values, such as quantities, percentages, ratios, indices, or scales. This enables researchers, analysts, or decision-makers to effectively evaluate, compare, or manage various concepts, phenomena, or variables, and draw meaningful conclusions or take informed actions based on the quantified information.
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To modify or qualify with respect to quantity; to mark with the sign of quantity.
Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of QUANTIFY
The word "quantify" originated from the Latin word "quantus", which means "how much" or "how large". It later evolved into the Latin term "quantificare", meaning "to determine the quantity of". This Latin word became the basis for the English word "quantify", which was first recorded in the late 18th century.
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Conjugate verb Quantify
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PAST PARTICIPLE
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