quantification

noun

quan·ti·fi·ca·tion ˌkwän-tə-fə-ˈkā-shən

: the operation of quantifying

quantificational

ˌkwän-tə-fə-ˈkā-sh(ə-)nəl

adjective

quantificationally adverb

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The emergence of a capitalist market economy put ever greater demand on quantification (the act of counting or measuring the quantity of something), calculation and bookkeeping skills. —

James Fox, Smithsonian Magazine, 19 Dec. 2024 This alignment was particularly persuasive because the strategic interest—enhancing military effectiveness through a diverse leadership—does not require quantification, as the judiciary defers to military leaders on matters of national security. —

Corinne Post, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024 The paper itself starts out with an impressive number — the researchers conducted 21 different experiments to bolster their conclusions and explore how quantification fixation works in different contexts. —

F.d. Flam, The Mercury News, 23 Nov. 2024 These high-stakes scenarios demand risk quantification that reflects their potential impact on society. —

Robert McNutt, Forbes, 23 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for quantification