quantifies

verb

Definition of quantifiesnext
present tense third-person singular of quantify
as in measures
formal to find the quantity or amount of (something) It is difficult to quantify intelligence. Doctors have quantified the risks of smoking cigarettes. It is impossible to quantify the number of websites on the Internet.

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  1. weighs
  2. assesses
  3. estimates
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  • Irreverent and misguided, Lew’s genius and famous name weighs heavily on him but using his gift to help solve homicides may– finally– offer his life some direction and purpose.
    Nellie Andreeva, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2024
  • Josie is just over a year old and weighs under 15 pounds, Swanson says.
    Liam Quinn, People.com, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of weighs
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  • Two decades later, voters created Judicial Performance Review, including a bipartisan commission that assesses what are essentially peer and customer reviews of justices.
    Stacey Barchenger, The Arizona Republic, 18 Oct. 2024
  • The Rogers Fire Department assesses for carbon monoxide in the air to determine safety for the firefighters, but does not assess air quality for city residents, City Spokesman Peter Masonis said.
    Gael Langdon, arkansasonline.com, 18 Oct. 2024
Definition of assesses
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  • The company estimates that its existing cash and marketable securities will last through December 31, 2024, but will not be sufficient to fund operations for twelve months.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
  • The company estimates that its current liquidity will enable it to meet operating expenses through at least the next twelve months.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 12 Nov. 2024
Definition of estimates
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