Antonyms for quantify


Grammar : Verb
Spell : kwon-tuh-fahy
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkwɒn təˌfaɪ


Definition of quantify

Origin :
  • 1840, from Medieval Latin quantificare, from Latin quantus "as much," correlative pronomial adjective (see quantity) + facere "to make" (see factitious). Literal sense of "determine the quantity of, measure" is from 1878. Related: Quantified; quantifying.
  • verb measure
Example sentences :
  • The degree of illiteracy is difficult to quantify, but the result is easy to notice.
  • Extract from : « The Civilization of Illiteracy » by Mihai Nadin
  • They quantify economic expectations, legal provisions, and tax consequences.
  • Extract from : « The Civilization of Illiteracy » by Mihai Nadin

Synonyms for quantify

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