quantitative
gb/kwˈɔntɪtˌeɪtɪv/ us/kwˈɔntɪtˌeɪtɪv/
C1
Inglês
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Aceções
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adjective
technical
C1
property
1
relating to numbers and amounts
About amounts that you can measure and write as numbers, often using math or statistics.
Padrão de uso:
quantitative [noun]
Erro comum:
Learners often confuse 'quantitative' with 'qualitative'. Remember: 'quantitative' is about quantity and numbers, while 'qualitative' is about quality and descriptions. Another common mistake is spelling it as 'quantitive'; the correct form is 'quantitative'.
Sinónimos
numerical (Emphasizes that information is in number form; slightly more general and a bit less formal.)
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measurable (Stresses that something can be measured, not always specifically with statistics.)
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statistical (Focuses on the use of statistics; often narrower than 'quantitative'.)
Antónimos
qualitative (Describes information based on types, descriptions, or qualities rather than numbers.)
Colocações
quantitative data
|quantitative analysis
|quantitative research
|quantitative methods
|quantitative easing
|quantitative study
Temas
science
|statistics
|business
|education
|core_vocabulary
Exemplos
- The report is based on quantitative data from more than ten thousand users.
- We need a more quantitative approach to measuring customer satisfaction.
- Quantitative analysis revealed a sharp decline in sales after the price increase.
- Her thesis combines qualitative and quantitative research methods.
- The company tracks performance using several quantitative indicators.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- The researchers collected quantitative data from the survey.
- We did a quantitative study of student test scores.
- The report gives a quantitative measure of risk.
- Quantitative skills are important for this job.
- He prefers quantitative methods because they use clear numbers.
adjective
technical
C2
property
2
based on length of sounds (ling.)
In the study of language and poetry, about how long speech sounds or parts of words are held when spoken.
Padrão de uso:
quantitative [noun]
Sinónimos
metrical (General term for relating to poetic rhythm; not limited to duration-based systems.)
Antónimos
accentual (Describes verse based on stress patterns rather than on duration of syllables.)
Colocações
quantitative metre
|quantitative verse
|quantitative rhythm
|quantitative phonology
Temas
linguistics
|literature
|education
|communication
|arts_entertainment
Exemplos
- Classical Latin poetry is based on a quantitative metre that contrasts long and short syllables.
- The course includes a unit on quantitative verse in Greek tragedy.
- Some linguists argue that the language still shows traces of a quantitative rhythm system.
- Quantitative phonology examines how vowel length functions in the sound system.
Exemplos para aprendentes
- In Latin, poets used a quantitative metre.
- The teacher explained that Greek verse was quantitative, not stress-based.
- We studied how long and short vowels work in a quantitative system.
- Quantitative rhythm depends on the length of each syllable.
Gramática
Forma de dicionário
quantitative
IPA
GB/kwˈɔntɪtˌeɪtɪv/
US/kwˈɔntɪtˌeɪtɪv/
Sílabas e acento
quant - it - at - ive (4 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (quant)
Formas da palavra
Adjective
- Base: quantitative
Família de palavras
Related words
quantifiable
adjective C1
quantification
noun C1
Negative and opposite forms
unquantifiable
adjective
qualitative
adjective B2
Advanced or less common
quantifier
noun
Expressões
quantitative analysis
1/kwˈɔntɪtˌeɪtɪv ænˈælɪsɪs/
fixed phrase
technical
analysis using numbers and statistics
The careful study of something using numbers, measurements, and statistics.
Exemplos
- The investment firm relies heavily on quantitative analysis when choosing stocks.
- Quantitative analysis of the survey results showed strong support for the new policy.
- Her job involves doing quantitative analysis of sales data every week.
quantitative data
1/kwˈɔntɪtˌeɪtɪv dˈætə/
fixed phrase
technical
data in the form of numbers
Information shown as numbers, such as counts, scores, or measurements.
Exemplos
- The researchers collected quantitative data on income, age, and education level.
- We only have quantitative data for last year, not detailed comments.
- Quantitative data from the experiment confirmed the original theory.
quantitative easing
1/kwˈɔntɪtˌeɪtɪv ˈizɪŋ/
fixed phrase
technical
central bank policy of buying assets
A policy where a central bank creates money to buy government or other financial assets, to make borrowing cheaper and support the economy.
Exemplos
- The central bank announced a new round of quantitative easing to fight the recession.
- Critics argue that quantitative easing may inflate asset prices.
- Quantitative easing was used widely after the global financial crisis.
quantitative measure
1/kwˈɔntɪtˌeɪtɪv mˈɛʒɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
numeric indicator of amount or level
A number that shows how much or how strong something is.
Exemplos
- Profit is only one quantitative measure of a company’s success.
- They developed a quantitative measure of customer engagement.
- We need a clear quantitative measure of progress toward our goals.
quantitative methods
1/kwˈɔntɪtˌeɪtɪv mˈɛθədz/
fixed phrase
technical
methods using numbers and statistics
Ways of studying something that use numbers, measurements, and statistics.
Exemplos
- Students must take a course in quantitative methods in their first year.
- The team used quantitative methods to test the new marketing strategy.
- Her background in quantitative methods made the analysis much stronger.
quantitative research
1/kwˈɔntɪtˌeɪtɪv ɹisˈɚt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
technical
research based on numeric data
Research that uses numbers and statistics to study a question or test an idea.
Exemplos
- The project combines qualitative interviews with large-scale quantitative research.
- Most quantitative research in this field uses online surveys.
- She specializes in quantitative research on education outcomes.
quantitative skills
1/kwˈɔntɪtˌeɪtɪv skˈɪlz/
fixed phrase
ability to work with numbers
The ability to understand and use numbers, math, and statistics well.
Exemplos
- The job ad says strong quantitative skills are required.
- Her quantitative skills helped the team understand the data quickly.
- Many managers now need better quantitative skills to make data-driven decisions.
quantitative study
1/kwˈɔntɪtˌeɪtɪv stˈʌdi/
fixed phrase
technical
study that mainly uses numbers
A research project that mostly uses numbers and statistics to answer a question.
Exemplos
- This paper reports the results of a large quantitative study of online learning.
- The quantitative study showed a clear link between sleep and test scores.
- They followed up the quantitative study with in-depth interviews.