quantifies

verb

Definition of quantifiesnext
present tense third-person singular of quantify
as in measures
formal to find the quantity or amount of (something) It is difficult to quantify intelligence. Doctors have quantified the risks of smoking cigarettes. It is impossible to quantify the number of websites on the Internet.

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  1. weighs
  2. assesses
  3. estimates
Verb
  • For Black graduates, race weighs heavily on the social and economic outcomes associated with a college degree.
    Michael Collins, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Due to its smaller size, the LFS weighs 480 lb (218 kg).
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of weighs
Verb
  • One program assesses the proficiency of students in math, social studies, science and English.
    Alec Johnson, Journal Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The Swedish Security Service assesses that Iran, as well as Russia and China, pose the greatest security threats to Sweden.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of assesses
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  • Between this past Saturday and the New Year, AAA estimates that about 1,077,918 Nutmeggers — nearly 30% of the population — will travel more than 50 miles for the holidays.
    Justin Muszynski, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
  • The street estimates the average revenue growth rate to be in the high-teens over the next few years.
    Trefis Team, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of estimates
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