Synonyms for

Quantify

Verb / ˈkwɑ:ntɪˌfaɪ / Another word for quantify — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To measure or express the quantity of something.

Synonyms & similar words

measure measure assess evaluate calculate gauge determine enumerate count tally appraise rate weigh analyze tabulate total estimate reckon compute survey

Synonyms by register

Formal

measure calculate assess evaluate

Informal

figure out size up put a number on

Literary

appraise gauge

Antonyms

qualify estimate guess approximate speculate generalize

Common collocations

  • quantify the impact
  • quantify the risk
  • quantify the results
  • quantify the data
  • quantify the effect
  • quantify the extent
  • quantify the problem

Word family

noun quantification
adjective quantifiable

Usage note

Quantify specifically means to express or measure the quantity of something. It is often used in scientific, economic, or statistical contexts. Avoid using it when a less precise term like 'estimate' or 'assess' would be more appropriate.

Example sentences

  1. He had to quantify the number of apples in the basket.
  2. She used a scale to quantify the weight of the object.
  3. The scientist needed to quantify the amount of oxygen produced.
  4. The report tried to quantify the impact of the new law.
  5. It's difficult to quantify the value of the painting.

Quotes

  • 'We cannot measure kindness by the amount of sympathy we give, but by the number of sacrifices we make to help others.' - Roy T. Bennett
  • 'One accurate measurement is worth a thousand expert opinions.' - Grace Hopper
  • 'Not everything that can be counted counts, and not everything that counts can be counted.' - William Bruce Cameron

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