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
The company did not quantify the dollar amount.
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Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
The scientific consensus, quantified in the current physical activity recommendations from the Department of Health and Human Services, is at least 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise, such as speedy walking.
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Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2026
Researchers quantified the Universal Thermal Climate Index (UTCI), a thermal stress index, essentially a feels-like temperature that accounts for temperature, humidity, wind speed, solar radiation and how the human body reacts to the environment, Emerton said.
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Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
The immediate priority is to quantify the extent of any material degradation caused by the process, rather than simply determining whether damage occurs at all.
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Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 June 2026
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Vicki M. Young,
Footwear News,
24 June 2026
The scientific consensus, quantified in the current physical activity recommendations from the Department of Health and Human Services, is at least 150 minutes per week of moderate exercise, such as speedy walking.
—
Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
23 June 2026
Researchers quantified the Universal Thermal Climate Index (UTCI), a thermal stress index, essentially a feels-like temperature that accounts for temperature, humidity, wind speed, solar radiation and how the human body reacts to the environment, Emerton said.
—
Julia Jacobo,
ABC News,
22 June 2026
The immediate priority is to quantify the extent of any material degradation caused by the process, rather than simply determining whether damage occurs at all.
—
Bojan Stojkovski,
Interesting Engineering,
21 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for quantify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quantify
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MoneyLion ranked the nation's 50 most affluent suburbs by household income, as measured in the 2024 American Community Survey.
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Researchers also measured static electric fields by observing how stray fields displaced the ion from its resting position.
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Anyone who has spent a career in and around tech will be aware of Moore's Law—the phenomenon observed by Gordon Moore in the 1960s that, as computing power increases, its cost decreases.
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To be sure, questions remain about Meta’s plan to sell access to computing power.
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As agencies continue to assess the damage, the immediate needs include search and rescue, emergency shelter for families whose homes have been damaged or destroyed, and emergency healthcare, including trauma care and psychosocial support, the Red Cross said.
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Emergency crews continue to assess the situation in different parts of the country, while authorities are expected to provide a clearer picture in the coming hours regarding material damage, injuries and possible fatalities.
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Now the county is weighing greenlighting a nearly $80,000 event.
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The department’s definition laid out several criteria used to weigh if degrees count as professional programs.
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“Quantify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quantify. Accessed 4 Jul. 2026.
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