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quantitative

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkwɑntəteɪtɪv/ · UK /ˈkwɒntɪtətɪv/

quantitative means: Based on numbers or measured amounts.

adjective

NUMBERS AND AMOUNTSC1

Based on numbers or measured amounts.

  • The report includes quantitative data.
  • We used quantitative methods to compare the results.
  • Her research combines interviews with quantitative analysis.

Similar words: numerical

Opposites: qualitative

Common phrases: quantitative data, quantitative research, quantitative analysis

SYLLABLE LENGTHC2

Describing poetry whose rhythm depends on how long its sounds or syllables are.

  • This poem uses quantitative metre.
  • Ancient Greek poets wrote quantitative verse.
  • Long and short syllables shape the rhythm of quantitative poetry.

Opposites: accentual

Common phrases: quantitative metre, quantitative verse, quantitative poetry

CHEMICAL AMOUNTSC2

Measuring how much of a particular substance is present in a sample.

  • The laboratory performed quantitative analysis.
  • A quantitative test measured the iron in the sample.
  • Quantitative methods showed how much salt the solution contained.

Opposites: qualitative

Common phrases: quantitative analysis, quantitative test, quantitative chemical analysis

Questions about quantitative

What does quantitative mean?

Based on numbers or measured amounts.

What is quantitative in other languages?

Türkçe: nicel · Español: cuantitativo · Français: quantitatif · Deutsch: quantitativ · Italiano: quantitativo · 日本語: 量的な

How do you pronounce quantitative?

In American English /ˈkwɑntəteɪtɪv/; in British English /ˈkwɒntɪtətɪv/.

How do you use quantitative in a sentence?

The report includes quantitative data. We used quantitative methods to compare the results.

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