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QUANTITATIVE
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Expressible as a quantity or relating to or susceptible of measurement
Example:
quantitative analysis determines the amounts and proportions of the chemical constituents of a substance or mixture
Classified under:
Similar:
decimal; denary (numbered or proceeding by tens; based on ten)
duodecimal (based on twelve)
numeric; numerical (measured or expressed in numbers)
quantifiable (capable of being quantified)
three-figure ((of numbers) written with three figures)
valued ((usually used in combination) having value of a specified kind)
vicenary (of or relating to or based on 20)
Antonym:
qualitative (involving distinctions based on qualities)
Sense 2
Meaning:
(of verse) having a metric system based on relative duration of syllables
Example:
in typical Greek and Latin verse of the classical period the rhymic system is based on some arrangement of long and short elements
Classified under:
Antonym:
accentual ((of verse) having a metric system based on stress rather than syllables or quantity)
syllabic ((of verse) having lines based on number of syllables rather than on rhythmical arrangement of stresses or quantities)
Sense 3
Meaning:
Relating to the measurement of quantity
Example:
quantitative studies
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
quantity (an adequate or large amount)
Context examples:
A quantitative measurement of amylase present in a sample.
(Amylase Measurement, NCI Thesaurus)
A quantitative measurement of the amount of calcium present in a sample.
(Calcium Measurement, NCI Thesaurus)
A quantitative measurement of alkaline phosphatase present in a sample.
(Alkaline Phosphatase Measurement, NCI Thesaurus)
They used quantitative CT scans and dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) to measure bone size and bone mineral density.
(Physical Activity Brings Lasting Bone Benefits, NIH, US)
A semi-quantitative assessment of the intensity of the wheal and flare reaction.
(Allergen Skin Response Intensity, NCI Thesaurus/CDISC)
A quantitative measurement of albumin present in a sample.
(Albumin Measurement, NCI Thesaurus)
The results produced the first quantitative estimate of average global CCl4 emissions from 2000-2012.
(Ozone-depleting compound persists, NASA)
The formal evaluation of the quantitative evidence from two or more trials bearing on the same question.
(Meta-analysis, NCI Thesaurus/CDISC)
A new study employed quantitative spatial analysis to establish that the platforms, or ahu, built to support the Easter Island statues, or moai, are usually located near sources of drinkable water.
(Scientists report correlation between locations of Easter Island statues and water resources, Wikinews)
A data type comprised of the periodic lull between sets of unordered, quantitative values.
(Continuous Set Periodic Hull Data Type, NCI Thesaurus)
