Quant
adj, name, noun, verb ·Uncommon ·Advanced level
Definitions
- 1 Quantitative analysis or research. uncountable
"We believe there is a role for both qual and quant in professional services."
- 2 A punting pole with a broad flange near the end to prevent it from sinking into the mud; a setting pole.
- 3 A quantitative analyst. countable
"Judy Mills: Oh, and I was very excited to hear about your agency's new emphasis on hard numbers and data. Simon: Excuse me? Judy Mills: Yeah, I heard you hired a quant."
- 4 A vertical shaft used to drive a millstone.
- 5 Clipping of quantity. abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, countable, uncountable
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- 6 Clipping of quantifier. abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, countable, uncountable
- 1 To propel using a quant. intransitive, transitive
- 1 Clipping of quantifiable. abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, not-comparable
- 2 Clipping of quantitative. abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, not-comparable
"Finally, in the school of education, I found coursework that included qual and quant methodology."
- 1 A surname from Middle English.
Example
More examples"We believe there is a role for both qual and quant in professional services."
Etymology
Shortening.
Uncertain. A borrowing from Latin contus (“long pole”) has been suggested, but the -a- is problematic.
Nickname from Middle English cwointe (“intelligent, smart, cunning”), the origin of quaint.
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