Word
quantified
Phoneticsquan·ti·fied
US/ˈkwɑntɪˌfaɪd/
UK/kwˈɒntɪfˌaɪd/
Definition
v. to express something as a number or a specific amount. You use this when you want to show how much of something exists or how big an effect it has.
v. to express or measure something in terms of a number or quantity. Often used in academic or technical contexts to describe the process of making abstract concepts concrete.
Examples
“The researchers quantified the amount of water in the soil.”
“The study managed to quantify the impact of the new policy on local businesses for the first time.”
“While the qualitative data provided rich insights into the participants' experiences, the researchers needed to quantify the results to secure further funding for the project.”
Examples
simple
“The researchers quantified the amount of water in the soil.”
contextual
“The study managed to quantify the impact of the new policy on local businesses for the first time.”
complex
“While the qualitative data provided rich insights into the participants' experiences, the researchers needed to quantify the results to secure further funding for the project.”
Real-World Examples
“They also quantified changes in the cost of default for borrowers found to be in breach, as well as the probability that those borrowers would switch to a different lender for their next loan.” “She described the figures as "incredibly concerning", with the true impact of artificial intelligence on the workplace yet to be quantified.” Domain
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