verb
quantify
KWON-tih-fye/ˈkwɑːntɪfaɪ/
To measure or express an amount in numbers.
The scale helps him quantify the apples' weight.
Etymology
The “how much” and “make” elements first served a logical sense: making a statement’s scope explicit with terms such as “all” or “some.” The meaning later extended to determining or expressing a measurable amount.
In context
you cannot quantify the doings of mankind, that you cannot measure history
More examples
- The scale quantified the load in kilograms.
- It is difficult to quantify the value of trust.
- The report quantifies annual water use.
Forms
quantify · quantifies · quantified · quantifying
quantity noun — an amount