1. quantify(v = verb.change) - use as a quantifier;
is one way to define, determine, fix, limit, set, specify
Derived form noun quantification1
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something; Something ----s something
2. quantify(v = verb.change) measure - express as a number or measure or quantity; "Can you quantify your results?"
is one way to carry, convey, express
Derived forms noun quantification2, noun quantity3
Sample sentences:
Somebody ----s something; Something ----s something
1. To modify or qualify with respect to quantity; to determine, fix or express the quantity of; to rate. [1913 Webster]
2. To make explicit the quantity of; as, to quantify a variable. [PJC]
quantify, v.tr. (-ies, -ied)
1 determine the quantity of.
2 measure or express as a quantity.
3 Logic define the application of (a term or proposition) by the use of all, some, etc., e.g. 'for all x if x is A then x is B'.
Derivative:
quantifiable adj. quantifiability n. quantification n. quantifier n.
Etymology:
med.L quantificare (as QUANTAL)
VB quantify, measure, fix, estimate, determine, quantitate, enumerate.