quantification

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quantification — 名詞

1. the process of finding or stating how much there is of something, or how large o

1.名詞C1
釋義

量化

用數字描述或測量數量

the process of finding or stating how much there is of something, or how large or small it is, by using numbers, data, or clear measures

例句

The quantification of air pollution levels helped Mauricio's team decide where to plant new trees.

空氣污染程度的量化幫助 Mauricio 團隊決定在哪裡種植新樹木。

quantification of [concrete noun]

Baraka's team studied the quantification of heavy metals in the river water near the factory.

Baraka 的團隊研究了工廠附近河水中重金屬含量的量化。

同義詞
  • measurement

    more common for physical dimensions (height, length, weight); 'quantification' can also cover abstract things like risk or demand

  • calculation

    focuses on numerical computation rather than the broader process of identifying and stating an amount

  • assessment

    emphasises subjective judgment; 'quantification' implies a more objective, number-based approach

文法句型

quantification of [something]

[adjective] + quantification (e.g. accurate quantification)

用法筆記

This noun is most common in formal, academic, or technical writing. In everyday speech, the verb 'quantify' is used much more often. The pattern 'quantification of + noun phrase' is the standard way to specify what is being measured.

常見錯誤

❌We need a quantification for this problem.
✅We need to quantify this problem.
💡Use the verb 'quantify' when the action is the focus; 'quantification' names the general concept or process.
❌The quantification of the results was done by the team.
✅The team quantified the results.
💡Prefer the active verb form for shorter, clearer sentences.