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quantification

 

[ ˌkwɒntɪfɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mathematics

The process of determining the quantity or amount of something, typically using numerical values.

Synonyms

calculation, estimation, measurement

Examples of usage

  • Quantification is an essential part of mathematics.
  • The quantification of data allows for accurate analysis and comparison.
Context #2 | Noun

logic

The process of determining the extent or range of a concept or proposition by assigning it to a class or set.

Synonyms

categorization, generalization, predication

Examples of usage

  • In logic, quantification helps to establish the truth value of statements.
  • Quantification in predicate logic involves quantifiers like 'forall' and 'exists'.

Translations

Translations of the word "quantification" in other languages:

🇵🇹 quantificação

🇮🇳 मात्रात्मकता

🇩🇪 Quantifizierung

🇮🇩 kuantifikasi

🇺🇦 кількісне визначення

🇵🇱 kwantyfikacja

🇯🇵 定量化 (ていりょうか)

🇫🇷 quantification

🇪🇸 cuantificación

🇹🇷 nicelik belirleme

🇰🇷 정량화 (jeongnyanghwa)

🇸🇦 كمية

🇨🇿 kvantifikace

🇸🇰 kvantifikácia

🇨🇳 量化 (liàng huà)

🇸🇮 kvantifikacija

🇮🇸 magngreining

🇰🇿 сандықталу

🇬🇪 კვანტიფიკაცია

🇦🇿 miqdar təyini

🇲🇽 cuantificación

Etymology

The word 'quantification' originates from the Latin word 'quantificare', which means 'to measure or calculate'. It first appeared in the English language in the mid-19th century. The concept of quantification has been integral to fields such as mathematics, logic, and science, where precise measurement and assignment to classes are essential for analysis and understanding.

See also: quantifiable, quantifiably, quantifying, unquantifiable.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,155, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.