Definition of quantify
quantified
;quantifying
transitive verb
1a (1) : to limit by a quantifier (2) : to bind by prefixing a quantifierb : to make explicit the logical quantity of
2 : to determine, express, or measure the quantity of
Explore M-W
Examples of quantify in a Sentence
It is difficult to quantify intelligence.
Doctors have quantified the risks of smoking cigarettes.
It is impossible to quantify the number of Web sites on the Internet.
Origin and Etymology of quantify
Medieval Latin quantificare, from Latin quantus how much
First Known Use: 1627
QUANTIFY Defined for English Language Learners
quantify
playDefinition of quantify for English Language Learners
-
: to find or calculate the quantity or amount of (something)
Learn More about quantify
-
Spanish Central: Translation of quantify
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up quantify? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!