as in to measure
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to find the quantity or amount of (something)
It is difficult to quantify intelligence. Doctors have quantified the risks of smoking cigarettes. It is impossible to quantify the number of websites on the Internet.
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Recent Examples of quantify
Instead, quantify your achievements with specific metrics that demonstrate your value to the organization.
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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
But import restrictions other than tariffs, such as regulatory requirements, could be hard to quantify, economists say.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2025
The weight of expectations can be difficult to quantify, but undeniably, there is pressure on this group to get back to the postseason for the first time since 2020 and secure their first division title in a full season since 2017.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
Critics of the program have said that handing out grants is a bad idea, and economic impact can be difficult to quantify.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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Caroline Castrillon, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
But import restrictions other than tariffs, such as regulatory requirements, could be hard to quantify, economists say.
—Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2025
The weight of expectations can be difficult to quantify, but undeniably, there is pressure on this group to get back to the postseason for the first time since 2020 and secure their first division title in a full season since 2017.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 27 Mar. 2025
Critics of the program have said that handing out grants is a bad idea, and economic impact can be difficult to quantify.
—Megan Poinski, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
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The Dodgers’ roster continues to be a stress test and a measuring stick.—
Fabian Ardaya,
New York Times,
28 Mar. 2025
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Even so, those figures represent a sharp recovery from early January, when statewide snowpack measured just 2.7 inches — only 10% of the April 1 average and 28% of normal for that date.—
Lia Russell,
Sacbee.com,
28 Mar. 2025
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But only organizations with a strong advantage in computing power, advanced algorithms or massive datasets will dominate AI infrastructure.—
Brandon Wang,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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But that can be ignored, because the USTR has set ε at 4 and φ at 0.25, so when computed give an overall multiplier of 1 for the imports number.—
Felix Salmon,
Axios,
3 Apr. 2025
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Noland said the railroad is assessing fines as an incentive for the design/build contractor to finish its work as soon as possible.—
Doug Ross,
Chicago Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Further, climate research can assess how future conditions, like worsening drought, may contribute not only to migration but political upheaval that could affect military operations.—
Michael Smolens,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
4 Apr. 2025
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Climate change, war, political polarization, total economic collapse — the general unpredictability of the future can all weigh heavily on people who are thinking about becoming parents.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
9 Apr. 2025
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Males can eventually weigh 500 pounds on average, while females typically weigh 250 pounds.—
Ayana Archie,
NPR,
9 Apr. 2025
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“Quantify.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quantify. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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