quantitatively

American

[kwon-ti-tey-tiv-lee] / ˈkwɒn tɪˌteɪ tɪv li /

Sometimes quantitively

adverb

in a way that uses or involves numbers, calculations, measurements, or quantities.

We use mathematical models to quantitatively predict our experimental results.
Bubble oscillation and vessel wall velocity were quantitatively measured.

Other Word Forms

nonquantitatively adverb

Etymology

Origin of quantitatively

First recorded in 1550–60; quantitative ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Beyond steel, the same principles could be applied to other materials, allowing scientists to quantitatively predict how magnetic fields influence atomic diffusion more broadly.

From Science Daily

"This is the first time that we've been able to quantitatively examine the biogeography before and after a mass extinction event," explains Prof. Sallan.

From Science Daily

This study marks the first time that plate tectonic reconstructions from deep geological time have been quantitatively linked to both long-term carbon cycling and key milestones in biological evolution.

From Science Daily

Even if it could still rationalize that its transactions with OpenAI are quantitatively insignificant, there is no denying that the overall relationship with OpenAI is quite material.

From The Wall Street Journal

“I think we can completely change this airport. We can take this airport from quantitatively one of the lowest-ranked airports in the world to one of the best,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

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