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
In response to the proposal and the lack of information, residents built their own dashboard to try to quantify Project Blue’s data and water consumption.
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Natalie Kainz, NBC news, 28 Oct. 2025
That’s natural screen magnetism that is hard to quantify.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
The analysis quantified the capacity absorbed by round-Africa diversions across Asia-to-Europe and some Asia-to-North America East Coast services, accounting for roughly four additional vessels needed per round trip for affected services.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
That kind of harm is difficult, if not impossible, to quantify.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2025
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Natalie Kainz, NBC news, 28 Oct. 2025
That’s natural screen magnetism that is hard to quantify.
—Tatiana Siegel, Variety, 27 Oct. 2025
The analysis quantified the capacity absorbed by round-Africa diversions across Asia-to-Europe and some Asia-to-North America East Coast services, accounting for roughly four additional vessels needed per round trip for affected services.
—Glenn Taylor, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
That kind of harm is difficult, if not impossible, to quantify.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 21 Oct. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for quantify
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Today, those physical infrastructure requirements—the chips and the data centers behind them—operate on a staggering scale, with energy needs measured in gigawatts.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Although Thai-language content is popular, Chinese dramas have become the biggest content category in Thailand when measured by engagement, accounting for a 30% share, compared to 21% for local dramas, 20% for animation and 17% for Korean dramas.—
Liz Shackleton,
Deadline,
4 Nov. 2025
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Among its prominent cloud computing customers was Saudi Aramco.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
5 Nov. 2025
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The explosion of generative AI—and its insatiable demand for computing power—has transformed modest server farms into sprawling mega-complexes that can stretch across hundreds of acres, draw as much electricity as a midsize city, and guzzle millions of gallons of water.—
Sharon Goldman,
Fortune,
5 Nov. 2025
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Peskov replied that the Kremlin was assessing whether preparations for nuclear tests were necessary rather than actually beginning them, Tass reported.—
Brendan Cole,
MSNBC Newsweek,
6 Nov. 2025
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Waymo has already mapped out portions of San Diego roads and highways and Nalavade said as early as next week, passersby may see a fleet of all-electric Zeekr RT minivans on area streets, further testing and assessing Waymo software.—
Rob Nikolewski,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
5 Nov. 2025
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These robots will be smaller than 100 millimeters and weigh less than 100 grams.—
Jijo Malayil,
Interesting Engineering,
2 Nov. 2025
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But as Swain weighed the offers, one stood out—from Bob Hotz, chairman of corporate finance and acquisitions chief at mid-market investment banking powerhouse Houlihan Lokey.—
Shawn Tully,
Fortune,
1 Nov. 2025
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“Quantify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quantify. Accessed 8 Nov. 2025.
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