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quantification

quantification

3 6.3
Measuring how much of something there is
  • noun
  • /ˌkwɒntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
translation icon : cuantificación
  • Recently, Tyler (2) wrote, "The quantification of a symptom is fundamental to understanding its mechanisms and treatments."
  • limit of quantification
  • lack of quantification
  • quantification of the impact

Any questions about the quantification of the amount of catalyzed protein?

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Examples

  • Any questions about the quantification of the amount of catalyzed protein?

  • A key part of Dan's mission is the objective quantification of plant nutrient levels.

    Blog text (3)
  • To the authors' knowledge, there is no quantification of such a link even for particular types of lakes.

    Academic text (2002)
  • Some nascent markets are being developed, but their expansion will require better quantification of ecosystem services (NRC 2010).

    Academic text (2011)
  • Yet many problems persist in the accurate characterization and quantification of energy expenditure in non-laboratory settings under natural conditions.

    Academic text (2002)
  • The quantification of the students' test scores revealed significant differences in performance.

  • In scientific research, the quantification of data is crucial for drawing valid conclusions.

  • The report emphasized the importance of accurate quantification of resources for effective planning.

Synonyms

measurement
vsquantification
183 1.9

Finding how big, how much, or how strong something is by using numbers

is the broader act of stating how much, not only number-based work
determination
vsquantification
38 3.6

Finding the exact value of something by testing or measuring

focuses specifically on stating how much rather than exploring broader properties
measuring
vsquantification
20 2.2

Finding the size or amount of something using a tool

is the general activity of stating how much rather than number assignment only
quantitative analysis
vsquantification
  • Specialized
3 4.5

To measure how much of each chemical or element is in a sample

is the general process of stating how much beyond lab or chemistry use
quantitation
vsquantification
  • Specialized
7.8

To measure how much of something there is

is the general act of stating how much across contexts

How Precise

measurement
183 1.9
quantification
3 6.3
calculation
  • Specialized
203 2.8
estimate
370 2.6
approximation
22 4.4

Surface Forms

Morphology

quantification = quantify (transparent) = quantify + ation

A straightforward nominalization of the verb 'quantify' indicating the act or process of measuring quantity.

Etymology

The word quantification comes from the Latin root quant- meaning 'how much' or 'how many', the same root as quantity. It means measuring or stating the 'how much' of something, so in science and business quantification gives a clear amount for a substance, emission, or risk.