quantitative analysis

noun

: chemical analysis designed to determine the amounts or proportions of the components of a substance

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On climate, for example, bank research teams produced quantitative analysis of potential impacts, sector by sector, company by company, that gave investors the ability to model risk, measure performance, and configure capital allocations. — Martin Whittaker, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026 Sociology relies on rigorous research methods including quantitative analysis, qualitative interviews and mixed-methods designs. — Carla Cox, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026 Conor pivoted into journalism after starting his career in data science and quantitative analysis. — Conor O'Neill, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026 That footage provided the visual evidence for the study’s quantitative analysis. — Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quantitative analysis

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circa 1847, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of quantitative analysis was circa 1847

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quantitative analysis

noun
: chemical analysis designed to determine the amounts or proportions of the components of a substance

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