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We can quantify the marbles by counting them.
What does Quantify mean?
Quantify means describe with numbers.
Dictionary definition
To measure or describe an amount using numbers.
Example sentences
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The class used a chart to quantify how much the plant grew.
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Scientists quantify results so others can compare the evidence clearly.
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What does quantify mean?
Quantify means measure or express an amount using numbers.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to quantify?
To quantify something is often to measure it.
Practice 3
Choose the best meaning of quantify in this sentence: “We used a ruler to quantify the plant’s growth.”
A ruler helps measure growth with numbers.
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kwon · tuh · fy · strongest beat: kwon
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WordQuantify.
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MeaningQuantify means describe with numbers.
ExampleExample: We can quantify the marbles by counting them.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- kwon · tuh · fy
- Strongest beat
- kwon
- Ending
- fy
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on kwon.
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Word family
Quantify word family
Base word
quantify
verb
quantify
To describe an amount with numbers.
verb
quantified
Measured or described with numbers.
noun
quantification
The act of measuring or describing with numbers.
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Hint for students
Quantify means describe with numbers.
Common mix-up
Quantify is not the same as guess. Quantify means quantify means describe with numbers.
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