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
For example, my research into the golf industry quantified the immense impact Tiger Woods’ endorsement had on the sale of Nike golf balls.
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Tim Derdenger, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
Cyber-physical systems going to become very pervasive The concept of cy-trust focuses on quantifying trust in a measurable way.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
In a paper first published in 2023 and updated last summer, Friedman, along with Chetty and the Harvard economist David Deming, quantified the advantage that students gain from attending an elite university.
—Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2026
While economic impact can be quantified and reported, community impact cannot be so easily transacted.
—Michelle Grabner, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
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Tim Derdenger, The Conversation, 7 Apr. 2026
Cyber-physical systems going to become very pervasive The concept of cy-trust focuses on quantifying trust in a measurable way.
—Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 6 Apr. 2026
In a paper first published in 2023 and updated last summer, Friedman, along with Chetty and the Harvard economist David Deming, quantified the advantage that students gain from attending an elite university.
—Rose Horowitch, The Atlantic, 4 Apr. 2026
While economic impact can be quantified and reported, community impact cannot be so easily transacted.
—Michelle Grabner, Artforum, 2 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for quantify
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quantify
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Whether measured in testosterone levels, bone density, lung capacity, or muscle mass, biological males carry inherent physical advantages over women.—
Lisa Frizell,
Denver Post,
6 Apr. 2026
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Keep the rollout simple, measure what works, and if replies scatter, create a thread to organize them.—
Tarot.com,
Baltimore Sun,
6 Apr. 2026
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After all, people using the internet will require computing power from somewhere.—
Kevin Stankiewicz,
CNBC,
9 Apr. 2026
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CoreWeave has been one of the chief beneficiaries of a race among major technology companies to build AI models that has sent demand for computing demand soaring.—
Bloomberg,
Mercury News,
9 Apr. 2026
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Diastasis recti can be diagnosed by a pelvic floor therapist, ob-gyn, or primary cary doctor, who can assess both the separation and how well your core is functioning.—
Ronnie Koenig,
SELF,
9 Apr. 2026
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For these three types of extensions, Marjan recommends consulting a professional who can assess the best placement based on your hair’s needs, texture, and integrity.—
Hunter Lacey,
Allure,
9 Apr. 2026
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The Jackson County Legislature is currently weighing an ordinance that would set a 120-day moratorium on any land use applications that propose building a data center in county limits.—
Ilana Arougheti,
Kansas City Star,
9 Apr. 2026
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Darden is a Black male, 6 feet, 3 inches tall, and weighs around 200 pounds.—
Jose Fabian,
CBS News,
9 Apr. 2026
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“Quantify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quantify. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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