plural quants
: an expert at analyzing and managing quantitative data

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The conference kicked off with panels covering a broad spectrum of topics fundamental to the current and future state of finance, ranging from the role of quants and AI applications in finance to the evolving landscape of cybersecurity and cloud infrastructure. Marvin Krislov, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024 The FiveThirtyEight polling average puts Cruz ahead by just three points, within the margin of error—but not a single projection from the quants there has ever shown Allred ahead. Philip Elliott / Houston, TIME, 28 Oct. 2024 This technical expertise allows quants to effectively process large datasets and create complex quantitative frameworks. Jack Kelly, Forbes, 19 Sep. 2024 Roth, who is 32, comes off as the Broadway equivalent of a quant. Boris Kachka, Vulture, 16 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for quant 

Word History

Etymology

short for quantitative (analyst)

First Known Use

1979, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of quant was in 1979

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“Quant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quant. Accessed 16 Nov. 2024.

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