as in to measure
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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
There is no mechanism to quantify the full extent to which a neighbor or a complete stranger helps someone flee from peril.
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James Kendra, The Conversation, 20 Jan. 2025
However, this record of billion-dollar disasters doesn’t account for less visible weather extremes like heat waves or above-average temperatures, which are harder to quantify.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
All three partners are likely to be asked to quantify their investment in Venu.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2025
The wildfires that continue to ravage the Los Angeles area are some of the worst in California history, amassing levels of loss that are hard to quantify in real time.
—Essence, 17 Jan. 2025
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James Kendra, The Conversation, 20 Jan. 2025
However, this record of billion-dollar disasters doesn’t account for less visible weather extremes like heat waves or above-average temperatures, which are harder to quantify.
—Adriana Pérez, Chicago Tribune, 20 Jan. 2025
All three partners are likely to be asked to quantify their investment in Venu.
—Dade Hayes, Deadline, 20 Jan. 2025
The wildfires that continue to ravage the Los Angeles area are some of the worst in California history, amassing levels of loss that are hard to quantify in real time.
—Essence, 17 Jan. 2025
See all Example Sentences for quantify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quantify
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China’s non-manufacturing PMI, which measures services and construction activity, fell to 50.2 in January, compared to 52.2 in the preceding month.—
Anniek Bao,
CNBC,
27 Jan. 2025
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Accurate mapping of poultry farms could help scientists and state officials measure poultry’s potential effects on the state’s waterways, said Will Hendrick, Environmental Justice Policy deputy director for the North Carolina Conservation Network.—
Gavin Off,
Charlotte Observer,
26 Jan. 2025
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But Zach Kass, a futurist who spoke at The Pet Industry Leadership conference in Florida this week, explained that the cost of units of AI are declining much faster than computing power has typically dropped in the past.—
Richard Kestenbaum,
Forbes,
16 Jan. 2025
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Quantum stocks – Quantum computing stocks gained after Microsoft unveiled its quantum-ready plan aimed at preparing businesses for the rise of quantum computers.—
Sean Conlon,
CNBC,
15 Jan. 2025
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Here are some names being batted around as the market starts to heat up and the Hurricanes assess their needs.—
Cory Lavalette,
The Athletic,
22 Jan. 2025
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Regularly assess progress and address concerns constructively.—
Chaitra Vedullapalli,
Forbes,
22 Jan. 2025
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As for the missing children, Arya is described as 3 feet tall, weighing 25 lbs.—
Kimberlee Speakman,
People.com,
29 Jan. 2025
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Beatrice’s second daughter was born at 12.57 p.m. local time on January 22, weighing four pounds and five ounces, the palace said in a statement.—
Jack Guy,
CNN,
29 Jan. 2025
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