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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In the alleged message, Nathan weighs the power of Lively’s fanbase while discussing a potential social media plan that would help suppress negative content about Baldoni and amplify negative content about Lively, according to the complaint.—
Rachel DeSantis,
People.com,
23 Dec. 2024 -
Due to its smaller size, the LFS weighs 480 lb (218 kg).—
New Atlas,
New Atlas,
23 Dec. 2024
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The Athletic assesses a mixed bag from the summer trading for a club renowned for cute recruitment.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
11 Apr. 2025
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In fact, Britain’s Ministry of Defence, in common with other analysts, assesses Russia’s rate of advance to have been in steady decline for six months, from about 730 square kilometers captured in November last year to just 143 last month.—
Andrew Carey and Kosta Gak,
CNN Money,
9 Apr. 2025
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Charles estimates that losses for airlines affected by the airport shutdown could run up to $25 to 35 million.—
Tamara Hardingham-Gill,
CNN,
21 Mar. 2025
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However, other sectors have prioritized these departments, and Accenture estimates that generative AI could increase call centers' capacity by up to 30 percent.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
21 Mar. 2025
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“Quantifies.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quantifies. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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