# quantification

/ˌkwɑntɪfəˈkeɪʃən/ (US) · /kwˌɒntɪfɪkˈeɪʃən/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/quantification
Updated: 2026-05-20

## Definition

the act of measuring or counting something so you can express it as a number. It helps you turn abstract ideas into facts.

For teachers: the process of expressing something in terms of numbers or quantities. Often involves the assignment of numerical values to abstract concepts to facilitate analysis.

## Examples

- The quantification of carbon emissions is a major goal for the new law.
- The researchers used the quantification of data to prove that the new policy significantly reduced traffic accidents.
- The philosopher argued that the quantification of human suffering through economic metrics often fails to capture the true emotional weight of individual loss.

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