quantitative

adjective

quan·​ti·​ta·​tive ˈkwän-tə-ˌtā-tiv 

1

: of, relating to, or expressible in terms of quantity

2

: of, relating to, or involving the measurement of quantity or amount

3

: based on quantity

specifically, of classical verse : based on temporal quantity or duration of sounds

quantitatively adverb

quantitativeness noun

Examples of quantitative in a Sentence

Scientists are gathering quantitative information about human intelligence.

Recent Examples on the Web

That's why getting both qualitative and quantitative research right from the get-go can go a long way. —Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024

The liberal arts teach students to articulate, write, apply quantitative methods, use technology and work in a collaborative setting. —Brian Mitchell, Forbes, 17 Dec. 2024

The bulk of the 108-page report is based on quantitative and qualitative data, the former aggregated from a survey conducted with 211 industry players, carried out in collaboration with the group’s 27 members (like the British Fashion Council and Fashion Council Germany, among others). —Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 6 Dec. 2024

Lichtman earned his doctorate from Harvard, specializing in modern American history and quantitative methods. —Mariyam Muhammad, The Enquirer, 5 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Medieval Latin quantitativus, from Latin quantitat-, quantitas quantity

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing quantitative

• quantitative analysis
• quantitative easing
• quantitative inheritance

Kids Definition

quantitative

adjective

quan·​ti·​ta·​tive ˈkwän(t)-ə-ˌtāt-iv 

: of, relating to, or involving the measurement of quantity

quantitatively adverb

quantitativeness noun

Medical Definition

quantitative

adjective

quan·​ti·​ta·​tive ˈkwän(t)-ə-ˌtāt-iv 

1

: of, relating to, or expressible in terms of quantity

2

: of, relating to, or involving the measurement of quantity or amount

quantitatively adverb