quantitative
adjective
quan·ti·ta·tive
ˈkwän-tə-ˌtā-tiv 
1
: of, relating to, or expressible in terms of quantity
2
: of, relating to, or involving the measurement of quantity or amount
3
: based on quantity
specifically, of classical verse
: based on temporal quantity or duration of sounds
quantitatively
adverb
quantitativeness
noun
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Scientists are gathering quantitative information about human intelligence.
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Our work with Jonas Thulin and our academic partners reinforces the idea that the best investment insights emerge from combining multiple perspectives - quantitative research, macroeconomic intuition, and hands-on market experience.
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The students learned that pH is the quantitative measure of acidity or basicity in liquid solutions.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Hochman was inspired by his quantitative consulting work with the financial sector to find a way to apply sophisticated AI modeling to common HR challenges, such as poor retention rates.
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Qualitative scores were added to the quantitative score from round one, with each weighted equally (50% qualitative, 50% quantitative), and nominees were re-ranked according to their total scores.
—David Spiegel, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
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Steven Desmyter, Forbes, 5 Mar. 2025
The students learned that pH is the quantitative measure of acidity or basicity in liquid solutions.
—Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 27 Feb. 2025
Hochman was inspired by his quantitative consulting work with the financial sector to find a way to apply sophisticated AI modeling to common HR challenges, such as poor retention rates.
—Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 27 Feb. 2025
Qualitative scores were added to the quantitative score from round one, with each weighted equally (50% qualitative, 50% quantitative), and nominees were re-ranked according to their total scores.
—David Spiegel, CNBC, 24 Feb. 2025
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“Quantitative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/quantitative. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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quantitative
adjective
quan·ti·ta·tive
ˈkwän(t)-ə-ˌtāt-iv
: of, relating to, or involving the measurement of quantity
quantitatively
adverb
quantitativeness
noun
Medical Definition
quantitative
adjective
quan·ti·ta·tive
ˈkwän(t)-ə-ˌtāt-iv
1
: of, relating to, or expressible in terms of quantity
2
: of, relating to, or involving the measurement of quantity or amount
quantitatively
adverb
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