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Definition of quantification

quantification

/ˌkwɑːn.tɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
quan · ti · fi · ca · tion
Plural:quantifications
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Adjective:quantificational
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• noun

1

The act or process of expressing or measuring the quantity of something in numerical terms.

Example

"The accurate quantification of carbon emissions is essential for evaluating environmental policies."

2

In logic, the application of a quantifier (such as 'all' or 'some') to a variable or predicate to specify the extent of its validity.

Example

"Universal quantification asserts that a given propositional function holds true for every member of the domain."

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• Nearby Words

quandong
quantico
quantifiable
quantification
quantify
quantitative
quantitatively

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-19th century by Scottish philosopher Sir William Hamilton from Medieval Latin 'quantificare', combining Latin 'quantus' (how much) and 'facere' (to make).

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Quantification. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/quantification
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