quantitatively

American  

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

Sometimes quantitively

adverb

1. 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.

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Other Word Forms

• nonquantitatively
  adverb

Etymology

Origin of quantitatively

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

Example Sentences

See Examples For:

quantitatively

Professor WooChul Jung, who led the study, stated: "This research is significant because it quantitatively evaluates the performance of nanocatalysts while also identifying their actual reaction sites and operating mechanisms."

From Science Daily ● Aug. 10, 2026

Its process puts applicants through rigorous tests measuring reasoning, judgment and speed, and quantitatively grades interview responses.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 15, 2026

Most quantitatively focused investment firms have a three-hour to five- or 10-day investment horizon.

From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026

“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 ● Sep. 25, 2025

It can be studied quantitatively or qualitatively—or, as my father once put it, horizontally or vertically.

From "The Chosen" by Chaim Potok