as in to measure
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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Recent Examples of quantify
Back of the envelope As the increasing power consumption of data centers became apparent, research groups tried to quantify the problem.
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Ars Technica, 24 Mar. 2025
Winning is the only thing, because the alternative is impossible to quantify.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
There are thefts of paintings worth millions, and then there are thefts of objects of lesser monetary value whose worth cannot be entirely quantified.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 14 Mar. 2025
The actual count, when considering deaths to which alcohol was at least a contributor, such as cancer in heavy drinkers, is more difficult to quantify but likely much higher.
—Dylan Scott, Vox, 14 Mar. 2025
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Ars Technica, 24 Mar. 2025
Winning is the only thing, because the alternative is impossible to quantify.
—Kevin Acee, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
There are thefts of paintings worth millions, and then there are thefts of objects of lesser monetary value whose worth cannot be entirely quantified.
—Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 14 Mar. 2025
The actual count, when considering deaths to which alcohol was at least a contributor, such as cancer in heavy drinkers, is more difficult to quantify but likely much higher.
—Dylan Scott, Vox, 14 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for quantify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quantify
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The Dodgers’ roster continues to be a stress test and a measuring stick.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Even so, those figures represent a sharp recovery from early January, when statewide snowpack measured just 2.7 inches — only 10% of the April 1 average and 28% of normal for that date.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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The arrival of quantum computing (i.e., computing that can efficiently solve complex problems using units of information called qubits) threatens to take this to a new level.—
Chaim Mazal,
Forbes,
20 Mar. 2025
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Quantum computing stocks such as D-Wave and Rigetti Computing are hot again.—
Jim Cramer,
CNBC,
17 Mar. 2025
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And on the Wisconsin side, an assistant coach was assessed a technical foul on the sideline.—
Sam Blum,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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Legislation made up of three separate bills would create a New Salem Preservation Commission under IDNR to assess the site and provide a budget to fix the structures.—
Addison Wright,
Chicago Tribune,
22 Mar. 2025
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When he was rescued by police officers last month, the man measured 5-foot-9 and weighed just 68 pounds.—
Joseph Wilkinson,
New York Daily News,
18 Mar. 2025
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Donors must be in good health, at least 17 years old and weigh at least 110 pounds.—
La Jolla Light,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
18 Mar. 2025
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“Quantify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quantify. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.
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