quantitating

verb

present participle of quantitate
as in quantifying

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  1. quantifying
  2. measuring
  3. scaling
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  • In physics, one way to measure uncertainty is entropy—a way of quantifying disorder and randomness.
    — Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
  • New analyses from the Football Players Health Study at Harvard quantifying long-term testosterone outcomes in its 3,400-player cohort.
    — Samantha Agate, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Oct. 2026
Definition of quantifying
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  • The new ship will also be longer, measuring around 16 feet (5 meters) longer than the F-110 at 492 feet (150 meters).
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
  • Governors can help change that by prioritizing and measuring what students know and can do in civics.
    — Lamar Alexander, Time, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of measuring
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  • From leaders reacting to the death of a civil rights icon to a Northern California city scaling back police response, here’s a roundup of stories Sacramento-area readers should catch up on.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 28 Oct. 2026
  • The Field Partner Program began as a pilot in 2025 and is scaling with the 2026 crop, helping brands support regenerative agriculture goals with confidence.
    — SJ Studio, Footwear News, 27 Oct. 2026
Definition of scaling
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