Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a manner that relates to, measures, or expresses quantity: "Quantitatively" describes an action done by using or involving numerical measurement, amounts, or the analysis of quantity, rather than by describing qualities or characteristics.

Usage

The adverb "quantitatively" is used to modify verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to indicate that something is being considered, measured, or expressed in terms of quantity, number, or amount. It is the adverbial form of the adjective "quantitative."

Examples

• Modifying a verb:

  • The researchers analyzed the data quantitatively. (The researchers performed their analysis using numerical measurements and statistical methods.)
  • We need to assess the risk quantitatively, not just qualitatively. (We need to measure the level of risk with numbers, not just describe its nature.)

• Modifying an adjective or participle:

  • The results were quantitatively significant. (The numerical results showed a statistically meaningful difference or effect.)
  • This method is quantitatively superior. (This method is better when measured by numerical outcomes.)

Advanced Usage

• "to express something quantitatively": to describe or represent something using numbers, measurements, or numerical data.
  • The benefits of the policy can be expressed quantitatively in terms of jobs created.
• "to differ quantitatively": to differ in amount, degree, or number, rather than in kind or type.
  • The two models are similar but differ quantitatively in their processing speed.

Variants and Related Words

• Quantitative (adj): relating to, measuring, or measured by the quantity of something rather than its quality.
  • We conducted a quantitative analysis of the survey results.
• Quantity (n): the amount or number of a material or abstract thing.
  • A large quantity of data was collected.

Synonyms

• Numerically: in a way that is expressed by or using numbers.
• Measurably: to a degree that can be measured or quantified.

Antonyms

• Qualitatively: in a way that relates to the quality, standard, or nature of something, rather than its quantity.
  • The two products differ qualitatively; one is organic, the other is not.

Adverb

1. in a quantitative manner
   • this can be expressed quantitatively