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quantitate

verb

Definition of quantitatenext
as in to quantify

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Recent Examples of quantitate Modeling suggests that this ability of PCR tests to quantitate viral loads can be translated into the risk of transmitting SARS-CoV-2 to others. — Robert B. Darnell, STAT, 12 Aug. 2022 If there’s something in her system, the doctor may have to quantitate the level of what was in her system. — Aurelie Corinthios, PEOPLE.com, 19 Sep. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quantitate
  1. quantify
  2. measure
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  • Firms have invested eagerly in AI, but the returns have been difficult to quantify.
    — Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 23 Sep. 2026
  • But such vitriol never seems to be quantified in a way that's comparable to other famous athletes' fan bases.
    — Matt Calkins OutKick, FOXNews.com, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of quantify
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  • When a whisker bends against a surface, these sensors measure tiny pressure shifts to calculate contact depth and location in three dimensions instantly.
    — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 18 Sep. 2026
  • At its core, AIV is a 0 to 100 index that measures how a brand is presented in the answers AI assistants give consumers.
    — Lisa Lockwood, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of measure

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“Quantitate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quantitate. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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