quantify (B2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈkwɒntɪfaɪ/
Definition
To measure or state the amount of something.
Examples
We need to quantify the risks involved in this project.
It is difficult to quantify the effects of climate change on biodiversity.
The study attempts to quantify the level of pollution in the river.
How to Use quantify
- quantify something (prepositional phrase)
- To measure or state the amount of a specific thing. — "We need to quantify the resources required for the project."
- quantify by (prepositional phrase)
- To measure or state the amount of something using a particular method or unit. — "The success of the campaign was quantified by the increase in sales."
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