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quantifying

 

[ ˈkwɒntɪfaɪɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

measurement

To express the quantity of something in numerical terms or values.

Synonyms

assess, calculate, measure

Examples of usage

  • The researchers are quantifying the results of their experiment.
  • It is important to quantify the impact of climate change on the environment.
Context #2 | Verb

business

To determine the amount or extent of something, especially in business or finance.

Synonyms

assess, determine, evaluate

Examples of usage

  • The company is quantifying the risks associated with the new project.
  • The accountant is quantifying the company's assets and liabilities.

Translations

Translations of the word "quantifying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 quantificar

🇮🇳 मात्रा निर्धारित करना

🇩🇪 quantifizieren

🇮🇩 mengukur

🇺🇦 кількісне визначення

🇵🇱 kwantyfikować

🇯🇵 定量化する (ていりょうかする)

🇫🇷 quantifier

🇪🇸 cuantificar

🇹🇷 miktarını belirlemek

🇰🇷 정량화하다

🇸🇦 كمية

🇨🇿 kvantifikovat

🇸🇰 kvantifikovať

🇨🇳 量化 (liànghuà)

🇸🇮 kvantificirati

🇮🇸 mæla

🇰🇿 санын анықтау

🇬🇪 რაოდენობის განსაზღვრა

🇦🇿 miqdarını təyin etmək

🇲🇽 cuantificar

Word origin

The word 'quantifying' is derived from the word 'quantify', which comes from the Latin word 'quantus', meaning 'how much' or 'how great'. The concept of quantifying has been used in various fields such as science, business, and statistics to measure and assess different aspects of data and information.

See also: quantifiable, quantifiably, quantification, unquantifiable.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,638, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.