Quantify
'kwɒntɪfaɪ
Definitions
To measure or determine the quantity of something; to express in terms of a numerical value.
'kwɒntɪfaɪ
To determine or express the quantity of something.
Researchers struggled to quantify the impact of the new policy.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're trying to figure out how many cookies you ate. To 'quantify' means to find the number - like saying you ate 3 cookies. It's about figuring out how much of something there is.
👶 For kids: To measure or count how much of something there is.
More Examples
We need to quantify the benefits before making a decision.
It's important to quantify the risks involved in this investment.
How It's Used
"Scientists quantify the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere."
"The company needs to quantify the risks associated with the new project."
From Middle French quantifier, from Late Latin quantificare, from Latin quantus ('how much').
The word 'quantify' began to appear in scientific and economic texts in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, reflecting a growing emphasis on empirical data and measurable results.
Memory tip
Think of 'quantity' – to quantify is to put things into numerical amounts.
Word Origin
"quantus (how much)"