quantify
Express or measure something in numerical terms
Examples
In a meeting
“Can you quantify the impact this change will have on our revenue?”
Over coffee
“It's hard to quantify how much happier I am since moving to this neighborhood.”
Why this word
measure
quantify specifically means to express as a number or amount, while measure is broader and can include non-numerical assessment
count
quantify applies to any numerical expression including rates and percentages, while count only refers to discrete units
calculate
quantify means to determine or express a quantity, while calculate focuses on the computational process itself
Usage tip
Use when you need to convert vague concepts into measurable data or statistics
Etymology
Latin: quantus (how much) + facere (make)
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