quantitative
adjective
quan·ti·ta·tive
ˈkwän-tə-ˌtā-tiv 
1
: of, relating to, or expressible in terms of quantity
2
: of, relating to, or involving the measurement of quantity or amount
3
: based on quantity
specifically, of classical verse
: based on temporal quantity or duration of sounds
quantitatively
adverb
quantitativeness
noun
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Scientists are gathering quantitative information about human intelligence.
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Julia Boorstin, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
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As the market data tracked by partnerships like JAFF Market and Cinepoint demonstrates Indonesian cinema’s quantitative success, the producers driving this transformation are focused on qualitative challenges that will determine whether the current boom becomes a sustainable cultural movement.
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His work will ensure quantitative and qualitative research, evaluation and analysis in order to support county operations, according to the county.
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Julia Boorstin, CNBC, 30 Sep. 2025
Instead of weeks of testing, filmmakers can get quantitative and qualitative audience feedback in a day.
—Justin Fenner, Robb Report, 29 Sep. 2025
As the market data tracked by partnerships like JAFF Market and Cinepoint demonstrates Indonesian cinema’s quantitative success, the producers driving this transformation are focused on qualitative challenges that will determine whether the current boom becomes a sustainable cultural movement.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 26 Sep. 2025
His work will ensure quantitative and qualitative research, evaluation and analysis in order to support county operations, according to the county.
—Imani Cruzen, Twin Cities, 24 Sep. 2025
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quantitative
adjective
quan·ti·ta·tive
ˈkwän(t)-ə-ˌtāt-iv
: of, relating to, or involving the measurement of quantity
quantitatively
adverb
quantitativeness
noun
Medical Definition
quantitative
adjective
quan·ti·ta·tive
ˈkwän(t)-ə-ˌtāt-iv
1
: of, relating to, or expressible in terms of quantity
2
: of, relating to, or involving the measurement of quantity or amount
quantitatively
adverb
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