English-Thai Dictionary

quan

SL การ วิเคราะห์ เชิง ปริมา ณ  quant kan-wi-kor-choeng-pra-man

 

quandary

N ความ ไม่แน่ใจ  ความลังเลใจ  ความฉงนสนเท่ห์  predicament plight puzzle difficulty kwam-mai-nea-jai

 

quango

N องค์กร รัฐบาล ที่ ปฏิบัติงาน อย่าง อิสระ  องค์กรอิสระ  ong-kon-rad-ti-pa-ti-bad-ngan-yang-id-sa-ra

 

quant

SL การ วิเคราะห์ เชิง ปริมา ณ  quan kan-wi-kor-choeng-pra-man

 

quanta

N คำนาม พหูพจน์ ของ  quantum kam-nam-pa-hu-pod

 

quantal

ADJ เกี่ยวกับ หน่วย พลังงาน  kiao-kab-nuai-pa-lang-nang

 

quantifiable

ADJ ซึ่ง บอก จำนวน  ซึ่ง แสดง ปริมา ณ  sueng-bok-jam-nuan

 

quantification

N การ บอก จำนวน  การแสดง ปริมา ณ  kan-bok-jam-nuan

 

quantifier

N คำ หรือ วลี แสดง จำนวน ซึ่ง ใช้ ขยาย คำนาม ใน ภาษาอังกฤษ  kam-rue-wa-le-sa-dang-jam-nuan

 

quantify

VT บอก จำนวน  bok-jam-nuan

 

quantify

VT แสดง ปริมา ณ  หา จำนวน  sa-dang-pa-ri-man

 

quantitate

VT วัด ปริมาณ อย่าง เที่ยงตรง  กำหนด จำนวน อย่างแม่นยำ  wad-pa-ri-man-yang-tiang-trong

 

quantitative

ADJ ซึ่ง วัด เป็น ปริมาณ ได้  ซึ่ง วัด เป็น จำนวน ได้  sueng-wad-pen-pa-ra-man-dai

 

quantitative

ADJ เกี่ยวกับ ปริมา ณ  kiao-kab-pa-ri-man

 

quantitative analysis

N การ วิเคราะห์ หา ปริมาณ หรือ จำ นว ณ  kan-wi-kor-ha-pa-ri-man

 

quantitatively

N โดย เชิง ปริมา ณ  โดย วัด เป็น จำนวน ได้  doi-choeng-pa-ri-man

 

quantitativeness

N การ วัด เป็น จำนวน ได้  kan-wad-pen-jam-nuan-dai

 

quantity

N จำนวน  total sum jam-nuan

 

quantity

N ปริมา ณ  จำนวน  amount number pa-ri-man

 

quantum

N หน่วย ของ พลังงาน  nuai-kong-pa-lang-nang

 

Webster's 1828 Dictionary

QUANDARY

n.Doubt; uncertainty; a state of difficulty or perplexity.

 

QUANDARY

v.t.To bring into a state of uncertainty or difficulty. [Not used. ]

 

QUANTITATIVE

a.[See Quantity. ] Estimable according to quantity.

 

QUANTITIVE

a.[See Quantity. ] Estimable according to quantity.

 

QUANTITY

n.[L. quantitas, from quantus, how much, or as much as. ] 1. That property of any thing which may be increased or diminished.
This definition is defective, and as applicable to many other properties as to quantity. A definition strictly philosophical cannot be given. In common usage, quantity is a mass or collection of matter of indeterminate dimensions, but consisting of particles which cannot be distinguished, or which are not customarily distinguished, or which are considered in the aggregate. Thus we say, a quantity of earth, a quantity of water, a quantity of air, of light, of heat, of iron, of wood, of timber, of corn, of paper. But we do not say, a quantity of men, or of horses, or of houses; for as these are considered as separate individuals or beings, we call an assemblage of them, a number of multitude.
2. An indefinite extent of space.
3. A portion or part.
If I were sawed into quantities. [Not in use. ]
4. a large portion; as a medicine taken in quantities, that is, in large quantities.
5. In mathematics, any thing which can be multiplied, divided or measured.
Thus mathematics is called the science of quantity. In algebra, quantities are known and unknown. Known quantities are usually represented by the first letters of the alphabet, as a, b, c, and unknown quantities are expressed by the last letters, x, y, z, etc. Letters thus used to represent quantities are themselves called quantities. A simple quantity is expressed by one term, as + a, or - abc; a compound is expressed by more terms than one, connected by the signs, + plus, or -minus, as a + b, or a - b + c. quantities which have the sign + prefixed, are called positive or affirmative; those which have the sign - prefixed are called negative.
6. In grammar, the measure of a sullable; that which determines the time in which it is pronounced.
7. In logic, a category, universal, or predicament; a general conception.
8. In music, the relative duration of a note or syllable.
Quantity of matter, in a body, is the measure arising from the joint consideration of its magnitude and density.
Quantity of motion, in a body, is the measure arising from the joint consideration of its quantity of matter and its velocity.

 

QUANTUM

n.[L.] The quantity; the amount. Quantum meruit, in law, an action grounded on a promise that the defendant would pay to the plaintiff for his service as much as he should deserve.
Quantum valebat, an action to recover of the defendant for goods sold, as much as they were worth.

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

QUANDARY

Quan "da *ry, n.; pl. Quandaries. Etym: [Prob. fr. OE. wandreth adversity, perplexity, Icel. wandræedhi difficulty, trouble, fr. vandr difficult. ]

 

Defn: A state of difficulty or perplexity; doubt; uncertainty.

 

QUANDARY

QUANDARY Quan "da *ry, v. t.

 

Defn: To bring into a state of uncertainty, perplexity, or difficulty. [Obs. ] Otway.

 

QUANDONG

QUANDONG Quan "dong, n. (Bot. )

 

Defn: The edible drupaceous fruit of an Australian tree (Fusanus acuminatus ) of the Sandalwood family; -- called also quandang.

 

QUANDY

Quan "dy, n. Etym: [Etymol. uncertain. ] (Zoöl.)

 

Defn: The old squaw. [Local, U. S.]

 

QUANNET

QUANNET Quan "net, n.

 

Defn: A flat file having the handle at one side, so as to be used like a plane.

 

QUANT

QUANT Quant, n.

 

Defn: A punting pole with a broad flange near the end to prevent it from sinking into the mud; a setting pole.

 

QUANTIC

Quan "tic, n. Etym: [L. quantus how much. See Quantity. ] (Math. )

 

Defn: A homogeneous algebraic function of two or more variables, in general containing only positive integral powers of the variables, and called quadric, cubic, quartic, etc. , according as it is of the second, third, fourth, fifth, or a higher degree. These are further called binary, ternary, quaternary, etc. , according as they contain two, three, four, or more variables; thus, the quantic is a binary cubic.

 

QUANTIFICATION

Quan `ti *fi *ca "tion, n. Etym: [See Quantity. ]

 

Defn: Modification by a reference to quantity; the introduction of the element of quantity. The quantification of the predicate belongs in part to Sir William Hamilton; viz. , in its extension to negative propositions. De Quincey.

 

QUANTIFY

Quan "ti *fy v. t. Etym: [L. quantus now much + -fy. ]

 

Defn: To modify or qualify with respect to quantity; to fix or express the quantity of; to rate.

 

QUANTITATIVE

Quan "ti *ta *tive, a. Etym: [Cf. F. quantitatif. ]

 

Defn: Relating to quantity. -- Quan "ti *ta *tive *ly, adv. Quantitative analysis (Chem. ), analysis which determines the amount or quantity of each ingredient of a substance, by weight or by volume; -- contrasted with qualitative analysis.

 

QUANTITIVE

Quan "ti *tive, a. Etym: [See Quantity. ]

 

Defn: Estimable according to quantity; quantitative. Sir K. Digby.

 

QUANTITIVELY

QUANTITIVELY Quan "ti *tive *ly, adv.

 

Defn: So as to be measurable by quantity; quantitatively.

 

QUANTITY

Quan "ti *ty, n.; pl. Quantities. Etym: [F. quantite, L. quantitas, fr. quantus bow great, how much, akin to quam bow, E. how, who. See Who. ]

 

1. The attribute of being so much, and not more or less; the property of being measurable, or capable of increase and decrease, multiplication and division; greatness; and more concretely, that which answers the question "How much "; measure in regard to bulk or amount; determinate or comparative dimensions; measure; amount; bulk; extent; size. Hence, in specific uses: (a ) (Logic ) The extent or extension of a general conception, that is, the number of species or individuals to which it may be applied; also, its content or comprehension, that is, the number of its constituent qualities, attributes, or relations. (b ) (Gram. ) The measure of a syllable; that which determines the time in which it is pronounced; as, the long or short quantity of a vowel or syllable. (c ) (Mus. ) The relative duration of a tone.

 

2. That which can be increased, diminished, or measured; especially (Math. ), anything to which mathematical processes are applicable.

 

Note: Quantity is discrete when it is applied to separate objects, as in number; continuous, when the parts are connected, either in succession, as in time, motion, etc. , or in extension, as by the dimensions of space, viz. , length, breadth, and thickness.

 

3. A determinate or estimated amount; a sum or bulk; a certain portion or part; sometimes, a considerable amount; a large portion, bulk, or sum; as, a medicine taken in quantities, that is, in large quantities.The quantity of extensive and curious information which he had picked up during many months of desultory, but not unprofitable, study. Macaulay. Quantity of estate (Law ), its time of continuance, or degree of interest, as in fee, for life, or for years. Wharton (Law Dict. ) -- Quantity of matter, in a body, its mass, as determined by its weight, or by its momentum under a given velocity. -- Quantity of motion (Mech. ), in a body, the relative amount of its motion, as measured by its momentum, varying as the product of mass and velocity. -- Known quantities (Math. ), quantities whose values are given. -- Unknown quantities (Math. ), quantities whose values are sought.

 

QUANTIVALENCE

Quan *tiv "a *lence, n. Etym: [L. quantus how much + E. valence. ](Chem. )

 

Defn: Valence. [Archaic ]

 

QUANTIVALENT

QUANTIVALENT Quan *tiv "a *lent, a. (Chem. )

 

Defn: Of or pertaining to quantivalence. [Archaic ]

 

QUANTUM

Quan "tum, n.; pl. Quanta. Etym: [L., neuter of quantus how great, how much. See Quantity, ]

 

1. Quantity; amount. "Without authenticating. .. the quantum of the charges." Burke.

 

2. (Math. )

 

Defn: A definite portion of a manifoldness, limited by a mark or by a boundary. W. K. Clifford. Quantum meruit ( Etym: [L., as much as he merited ] (Law ), a count in an action grounded on a promise that the defendant would pay to the plaintiff for his service as much as he should deserve. -- Quantum sufficit (, or Quantum suff. Etym: [L., as much suffices ] (Med. ), a sufficient quantity. -- Quantum valebat ( Etym: [L., as much at it was worth ] (Law ), a count in an action to recover of the defendant, for goods sold, as much as they were worth. Blackstone.

 

New American Oxford Dictionary

quandary

quan da ry |ˈkwänd (ə )rē ˈkwɑnd (ə )ri | ▶noun ( pl. quandaries ) a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation: Kate is in a quandary . • a difficult situation; a practical dilemma: a legal quandary. ORIGIN late 16th cent.: perhaps partly from Latin quando ‘when. ’

 

quandong

quan dong |ˈkwänˌdäNG ˈkwɑnˌdɑŋ | ▶noun either of two Australian trees. [● a small tree of the sandalwood family that has round red fruit with an edible pulp and kernel (Eucarya acuminata, family Santalaceae ). ● (also blue quandong ) a large tree of the subtropical rain forest that has blue berries (Elaeocarpus grandis, family Elaeocarpaceae ).] ORIGIN mid 19th cent.: from Wiradhuri.

 

quango

quan go |ˈkwaNGgō ˈkwæŋɡoʊ | ▶noun ( pl. quangos ) Brit. chiefly derogatory a semipublic administrative body outside the civil service but receiving financial support from the government, which makes senior appointments to it. ORIGIN 1970s (originally US ): acronym from quasi (or quasi-autonomous ) nongovernment (al ) organization .

 

quant

quant 1 |kwänt kwɑnt | ▶noun informal a quantitative analyst. ORIGIN late 20th cent.: abbreviation.

 

quant

quant 2 |kwɑnt kwänt | ▶noun Brit. a pole for propelling a barge or punt, esp. one with a prong at the bottom to prevent it sinking into the mud. ORIGIN late Middle English: perhaps from Latin contus, from Greek kontos ‘boat pole. ’

 

quant.

quant. ▶abbreviation quantitative.

 

Quant, Mary

Quant, Mary |kwänt kwɑnt | (1934 –), English fashion designer. She launched the miniskirt in 1966 and promoted bold colors and geometric designs. She was also one of the first to design for the ready-to-wear market.

 

quantal

quan tal |ˈkwäntl ˈkwɑntl | ▶adjective technical composed of discrete units; varying in steps rather than continuously: a quantal release of neurotransmitter. • Physics of or relating to a quantum or quanta, or to quantum theory. • chiefly Physiology relating to or denoting an all-or-none response or state. DERIVATIVES quan tal ly |ˈkwäntl -ē |adverb ORIGIN early 20th cent.: from quantum + -al .

 

quantic

quan tic |ˈkwäntik ˈkwɑntɪk | ▶noun Mathematics a homogeneous function of two or more variables having rational and irrational coefficients. ORIGIN mid 19th cent.: from Latin quantus ‘how great, how much ’ + -ic .

 

quantifier

quan ti fi er |ˈkwäntəˌfīər ˈkwɑn (t )əˌfaɪər | ▶noun Logic an expression (e.g., all, some ) that indicates the scope of a term to which it is attached. • Grammar a determiner or pronoun indicative of quantity (e.g., all, both ).

 

quantify

quan ti fy |ˈkwäntəˌfī ˈkwɑn (t )əˌfaɪ | ▶verb ( quantifies, quantifying, quantified ) [ with obj. ] 1 express or measure the quantity of: it's very hard to quantify the cost. 2 Logic define the application of (a term or proposition ) by the use of all, some, etc. , e.g., “for all x if x is A then x is B.” DERIVATIVES quan ti fi a bil i ty |ˌkwäntəˌfīəˈbilətē |noun, quan ti fi a ble |ˈkwäntəˌfīəbəl |adjective, quan ti fi ca tion |ˌkwäntəfiˈkāSHən |noun ORIGIN mid 16th cent.: from medieval Latin quantificare, from Latin quantus ‘how much. ’

 

quantile

quan tile |ˈkwänˌtīl ˈkwɑntaɪl | ▶noun Statistics each of any set of values of a variate that divide a frequency distribution into equal groups, each containing the same fraction of the total population. • any of the groups so produced, e.g., a quartile or percentile. ORIGIN 1940s: from Latin quantus ‘how great, how much ’ + -ile .

 

quantitate

quan ti tate |ˈkwäntəˌtāt ˈkwɑntəˌteɪt | ▶verb [ with obj. ] Medicine & Biology determine the quantity or extent of (something in numerical terms ); quantify. DERIVATIVES quan ti ta tion |ˌkwäntəˈtāSHən |noun ORIGIN 1960s: from quantity + -ate 3 .

 

quantitative

quan ti ta tive |ˈkwäntəˌtātiv ˈkwɑn (t )əˌteɪdɪv | ▶adjective relating to, measuring, or measured by the quantity of something rather than its quality: quantitative analysis. Often contrasted with qualitative. • denoting or relating to verse whose meter is based on the length of syllables, as in Latin, as opposed to the stress, as in English. DERIVATIVES quan ti ta tive ly adverb ORIGIN late 16th cent. (in the sense ‘having magnitude or spatial extent ’): from medieval Latin quantitativus, from Latin quantitas (see quantity ).

 

quantitative analysis

quan ti ta tive a nal y sis ▶noun Chemistry measurement of the quantities of particular constituents present in a substance.

 

quantitative easing

quan ti ta tive eas ing |ˈkwɑːntəteɪtɪvˈiːzɪŋ | ▶noun Finance the introduction of new money into the money supply by a central bank.

 

quantitative linguistics

quan ti ta tive lin guis tics ▶plural noun [ treated as sing. ] the comparative study of the frequency and distribution of words and syntactic structures in different texts.

 

quantitive

quan ti tive |ˈkwäntətiv ˈkwɑntədɪv | ▶adjective another term for quantitative. DERIVATIVES quan ti tive ly adverb

 

quantity

quan ti ty |ˈkwäntətē ˈkwɑn (t )ədi | ▶noun ( pl. quantities ) 1 the amount or number of a material or immaterial thing not usually estimated by spatial measurement: the quantity and quality of the fruit can be controlled | note down the sizes, colors, and quantities that you require. • a certain, usually specified, amount or number of something: a small quantity of food | if taken in large quantities, the drug can result in liver failure. • (often quantities ) a considerable number or amount of something: she was able to drink quantities of beer without degenerating into giggles | many people like to buy in quantity. 2 Phonetics the perceived length of a vowel sound or syllable. 3 Mathematics & Physics a value or component that may be expressed in numbers. • the figure or symbol representing this. ORIGIN Middle English: from Old French quantite, from Latin quantitas (translating Greek posotēs ), from quantus ‘how great, how much. ’

 

quantity surveyor

quan |tity sur |vey ¦or ▶noun Brit. a person who calculates the amount of materials needed for building work, and how much they will cost.

 

quantity theory

quan ti ty the o ry (also the quantity theory of money ) ▶noun Economics the hypothesis that changes in prices correspond to changes in the monetary supply.

 

quantize

quan tize |ˈkwänˌtīz ˈkwɑnˌtaɪz | ▶verb [ with obj. ] 1 Physics apply quantum theory to, esp. form into quanta, in particular restrict the number of possible values of (a quantity ) or states of (a system ) so that certain variables can assume only certain discrete magnitudes. 2 Electronics approximate (a continuously varying signal ) by one whose amplitude is restricted to a prescribed set of values. DERIVATIVES quan ti za tion |ˌkwäntəˈzāSHən |noun, quan tiz er noun quantize ( sense 2 )

 

quantum

quan tum |ˈkwäntəm ˈkwɑn (t )əm | ▶noun ( pl. quanta |-tə | ) 1 Physics a discrete quantity of energy proportional in magnitude to the frequency of the radiation it represents. • an analogous discrete amount of any other physical quantity, such as momentum or electric charge. • Physiology the unit quantity of acetylcholine released at a neuromuscular junction by a single synaptic vesicle, contributing a discrete small voltage to the measured end-plate potential. 2 a required or allowed amount, esp. an amount of money legally payable in damages. • a share or portion: each man has only a quantum of compassion. ORIGIN mid 16th cent. (in the general sense ‘quantity ’): from Latin, neuter of quantus (see quantity ). Sense 1 dates from the early 20th cent.

 

quantum bit

quan tum bit ▶noun Computing the basic unit of information in a quantum computer.

 

quantum chromodynamics

quan tum chro mo dy nam ics (abbr.: QCD ) ▶plural noun [ treated as sing. ] Physics a quantum field theory in which the strong interaction is described in terms of an interaction between quarks mediated by gluons, both quarks and gluons being assigned a quantum number called “color. ”

 

quantum computer

quan tum com put er ▶noun a computer that makes use of the quantum states of subatomic particles to store information. DERIVATIVES quan tum com put ing noun

 

quantum dot

quan tum dot ▶noun Physics a nanoscale particle of semiconducting material that can be embedded in cells or organisms for various experimental purposes, such as labeling proteins.

 

quantum electrodynamics

quan tum e lec tro dy nam ics ▶plural noun [ treated as sing. ] a quantum field theory that deals with the electromagnetic field and its interaction with electrically charged particles.

 

quantum field theory

quan tum field the o ry ▶noun Physics a field theory that incorporates quantum mechanics and the principles of the theory of relativity.

 

quantum gravity

quan tum grav i ty ▶noun Physics a theory that attempts to explain gravitational physics in terms of quantum mechanics.

 

quantum jump

quan tum jump ▶noun 1 Physics an abrupt transition of an electron, atom, or molecule from one quantum state to another, with the absorption or emission of a quantum. 2 (also quantum leap ) a huge, often sudden, increase or change in something: the quantum jump in Jamie's grades this semester are extremely encouraging.

 

quantum mechanics

quan tum me chan ics |ˈˌkwɑn (t )əm məˈkænɪks | ▶plural noun [ treated as sing. ] Physics the branch of mechanics that deals with the mathematical description of the motion and interaction of subatomic particles, incorporating the concepts of quantization of energy, wave-particle duality, the uncertainty principle, and the correspondence principle. DERIVATIVES quan tum-me chan i cal adjective

 

quantum medicine

quan tum med i cine ▶noun a branch of complementary medicine that uses low-dosage electromagnetic radiation in the treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of disease.

 

quantum meruit

quan tum me ru it |ˌkwäntəm ˈmero͞oit ˌkwɑntəm ˈmɛrəwət | ▶noun [ usu. as modifier ] Law a reasonable sum of money to be paid for services rendered or work done when the amount due is not stipulated in a legally enforceable contract. ORIGIN Latin, literally ‘as much as he has deserved. ’

 

quantum number

quan tum num ber ▶noun Physics a number that occurs in the theoretical expression for the value of some quantized property of a subatomic particle, atom, or molecule and can only have certain integral or half-integral values.

 

quantum state

quan tum state ▶noun Physics a state of a quantized system that is described by a set of quantum numbers.

 

quantum theory

quan tum the o ry |ˈkwɑn (t )əm ˈθɪəri | ▶noun Physics a theory of matter and energy based on the concept of quanta, esp. quantum mechanics.

 

Oxford Dictionary

quandary

quandary |ˈkwɒnd (ə )ri | ▶noun ( pl. quandaries ) a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation: Kate was in a quandary . • a difficult situation; a practical dilemma: a legal quandary. ORIGIN late 16th cent.: perhaps partly from Latin quando ‘when ’.

 

quandong

quandong |ˈkwɒndɒŋ, ˈkwan- | ▶noun either of two Australian trees: ● a small tree of the sandalwood family, which has round red fruit with an edible pulp and kernel (Eucarya acuminata, family Santalaceae ). ● (also blue quandong ) a large tree of the subtropical rainforest, which has blue berries (Elaeocarpus grandis, family Elaeocarpaceae ). ORIGIN mid 19th cent.: from Wiradhuri.

 

quango

quango |ˈkwaŋgəʊ | ▶noun ( pl. quangos ) Brit., chiefly derogatory a semi-public administrative body outside the civil service but receiving financial support from the government, which makes senior appointments to it. ORIGIN 1970s (originally US ): acronym from quasi (or quasi-autonomous ) non-government (al ) organization .

 

quant

quant 1 |kwɒnt | ▶noun informal a quantity analyst. ORIGIN late 20th cent.: abbreviation.

 

quant

quant 2 |kwɒnt, kwant | ▶noun Brit. a pole for propelling a barge or punt, especially one with a prong at the bottom to prevent it sinking into the mud. ORIGIN late Middle English: perhaps from Latin contus, from Greek kontos ‘boat pole ’.

 

Quant, Mary

Quant, Mary |kwɒnt | (b.1934 ), English fashion designer. She was a principal creator of the ‘1960s look ’, launching the miniskirt in 1966 and promoting bold colours and geometric designs. She was also one of the first to design for the ready-to-wear market.

 

quanta

quanta |ˈkwɒntə | plural form of quantum.

 

quantal

quantal |ˈkwɒnt (ə )l | ▶adjective technical composed of discrete units; varying in steps rather than continuously: a quantal release of neurotransmitter. • Physics relating to a quantum or quanta, or to quantum theory. • chiefly Physiology relating to or denoting an all-or-none response or state. DERIVATIVES quantally adverb ORIGIN early 20th cent.: from quantum + -al .

 

quantic

quant ¦ic |ˈkwɒntɪk | ▶noun Mathematics a homogeneous function of two or more variables having rational or integral coefficients. ORIGIN mid 19th cent.: from Latin quantus ‘how great, how much ’ + -ic .

 

quantifier

quan ¦ti |fier |ˈkwɒntɪfʌɪə | ▶noun Logic an expression (e.g. all, some ) that indicates the scope of a term to which it is attached. • Grammar a determiner or pronoun indicative of quantity (e.g. all, both ).

 

quantify

quan |tify |ˈkwɒntɪfʌɪ | ▶verb ( quantifies, quantifying, quantified ) [ with obj. ] 1 express or measure the quantity of: it is impossible to quantify the extent of the black economy. 2 Logic define the application of (a term or proposition ) by the use of all, some, etc. , e.g. ‘for all x if x is A then x is B ’. DERIVATIVES quantifiability |-əˈbɪlɪti |noun, quantifiable adjective, quantification |ˌkwɒntɪfɪˈkeɪʃ (ə )n |noun ORIGIN mid 16th cent.: from medieval Latin quantificare, from Latin quantus ‘how much ’.

 

quantile

quantile |ˈkwɒntʌɪl | ▶noun Statistics each of any set of values of a variate which divide a frequency distribution into equal groups, each containing the same fraction of the total population. • any of the groups so produced, e.g. a quartile or percentile. ORIGIN 1940s: from Latin quantus ‘how great, how much ’ + -ile .

 

quantitate

quantitate |ˈkwɒntɪteɪt | ▶verb [ with obj. ] Medicine & Biology determine the quantity or extent of (something in numerical terms ); quantify. DERIVATIVES quantitation |-ˈtɛɪʃ (ə )n |noun ORIGIN 1960s: from quantity + -ate 3 .

 

quantitative

quantitative |ˈkwɒntɪˌtətɪv, -ˌteɪtɪv | ▶adjective relating to, measuring, or measured by the quantity of something rather than its quality: quantitative analysis. Often contrasted with qualitative. • denoting or relating to verse whose metre is based on the length of syllables, as in Latin, as opposed to the stress, as in English. DERIVATIVES quantitatively adverb ORIGIN late 16th cent. (in the sense ‘having magnitude or spatial extent ’): from medieval Latin quantitativus, from Latin quantitas (see quantity ).

 

quantitative analysis

quan ¦ti ¦ta |tive ana |lysis ▶noun [ mass noun ] Chemistry measurement of the quantities of particular constituents present in a substance.

 

quantitative easing

quan ¦ti ¦ta |tive eas ¦ing |ˌkwɒntɪtətɪv ˈiːzɪŋ | ▶noun [ mass noun ] Finance the introduction of new money into the money supply by a central bank.

 

quantitative linguistics

quan ¦ti ¦ta |tive lin |guis ¦tics ▶plural noun [ treated as sing. ] the comparative study of the frequency and distribution of words and syntactic structures in different texts.

 

quantitive

quan ¦ti |tive |ˈkwɒntɪtɪv | ▶adjective another term for quantitative. DERIVATIVES quantitively adverb

 

quantity

quan |tity |ˈkwɒntɪti | ▶noun ( pl. quantities ) [ mass noun ] 1 the amount or number of a material or abstract thing not usually estimated by spatial measurement: the quantity and quality of the fruit can be controlled. • [ count noun ] a certain, usually specified, amount or number of something: a small quantity of food | if taken in large quantities, the drug can result in liver failure. • (often quantities ) a considerable number or amount of something: she was able to drink quantities of beer without degenerating into giggles | [ mass noun ] : many people like to buy in quantity. 2 Phonetics the perceived length of a vowel sound or syllable. 3 Mathematics & Physics a value or component that may be expressed in numbers. • [ count noun ] the figure or symbol representing a quantity. ORIGIN Middle English: from Old French quantite, from Latin quantitas (translating Greek posotēs ), from quantus ‘how great, how much ’.

 

quantity surveyor

quan |tity sur |vey ¦or ▶noun Brit. a person who calculates the amount of materials needed for building work, and how much they will cost.

 

quantity theory

quantity theory (also the quantity theory of money ) ▶noun [ mass noun ] Economics the hypothesis that changes in prices correspond to changes in the monetary supply.

 

quantize

quantize |ˈkwɒntʌɪz |(also quantise ) ▶verb [ with obj. ] 1 Physics form into quanta, in particular restrict the number of possible values of (a quantity ) or states of (a system ) so that certain variables can assume only certain discrete magnitudes. 2 Electronics approximate (a continuously varying signal ) by one whose amplitude is restricted to a prescribed set of values. DERIVATIVES quantization |-ˈzeɪʃ (ə )n |noun, quantizer noun quantize ( sense 2 )

 

quantum

quantum |ˈkwɒntəm | ▶noun ( pl. quanta |-tə | ) 1 Physics a discrete quantity of energy proportional in magnitude to the frequency of the radiation it represents. • an analogous discrete amount of any other physical quantity, such as momentum or electric charge. • Physiology the unit quantity of acetylcholine released at a neuromuscular junction by a single synaptic vesicle, contributing a discrete small voltage to the measured end-plate potential. 2 a required or allowed amount, especially an amount of money legally payable in damages. • a share or portion: each man has only a quantum of compassion. ORIGIN mid 16th cent. (in the general sense ‘quantity ’): from Latin, neuter of quantus (see quantity ). Sense 1 dates from the early 20th cent.

 

quantum bit

quan |tum bit ▶noun Computing the basic unit of information in a quantum computer.

 

quantum chromodynamics

quantum chromodynamics |krəʊməʊdʌɪˈnamɪks |(abbrev.: QCD ) ▶plural noun [ treated as sing. ] Physics a quantum field theory in which the strong interaction is described in terms of an interaction between quarks mediated by gluons, both quarks and gluons being assigned a quantum number called ‘colour ’.

 

quantum computer

quan |tum com |puter ▶noun a computer which makes use of the quantum states of subatomic particles to store information. DERIVATIVES quantum computing noun

 

quantum dot

quantum dot ▶noun Physics a semiconductor crystal of nanometre dimensions with distinctive conductive properties determined by its size.

 

quantum electrodynamics

quan |tum elec ¦tro |dynam ¦ics ▶plural noun [ treated as sing. ] a quantum field theory that deals with the electromagnetic field and its interaction with electrically charged particles.

 

quantum field theory

quan |tum field the ¦ory ▶noun Physics a field theory that incorporates quantum mechanics and the principles of the theory of relativity.

 

quantum gravity

quan |tum grav |ity ▶noun [ mass noun ] Physics a theory that attempts to explain gravitational physics in terms of quantum mechanics.

 

quantum jump

quan |tum jump ▶noun 1 Physics an abrupt transition of an electron, atom, or molecule from one quantum state to another, with the absorption or emission of a quantum. 2 another term for quantum leap.

 

quantum leap

quan |tum leap ▶noun a sudden large increase or advance: there has been a quantum leap in the quality of wines marketed in the UK.

 

quantum mechanics

quan |tum mech |an ¦ics ▶plural noun [ treated as sing. ] Physics the branch of mechanics that deals with the mathematical description of the motion and interaction of subatomic particles, incorporating the concepts of quantization of energy, wave –particle duality, the uncertainty principle, and the correspondence principle. DERIVATIVES quantum-mechanical adjective

 

quantum medicine

quan tum med i cine ▶noun a branch of complementary medicine that uses low-dosage electromagnetic radiation in the treatment, diagnosis, and prevention of disease.

 

quantum meruit

quantum meruit |ˌkwɒntəm ˈmɛrʊɪt | ▶noun [ mass noun ] [ usu. as modifier ] Law a reasonable sum of money to be paid for services rendered or work done when the amount due is not stipulated in a legally enforceable contract. ORIGIN Latin, literally ‘as much as he has deserved ’.

 

quantum number

quan |tum num ¦ber ▶noun Physics a number which occurs in the theoretical expression for the value of some quantized property of a subatomic particle, atom, or molecule and can only have certain integral or half-integral values.

 

quantum state

quan |tum state ▶noun Physics a state of a quantized system which is described by a set of quantum numbers.

 

quantum theory

quan |tum the ¦ory ▶noun [ mass noun ] Physics a theory of matter and energy based on the concept of quanta, especially quantum mechanics.

 

American Oxford Thesaurus

quandary

quandary noun conflicting appointments left us in a quandary: predicament, plight, difficult situation, awkward situation; trouble, muddle, mess, confusion, difficulty, dilemma, mare's nest; informal sticky situation, pickle, hole, stew, fix, bind, jam.

 

quantity

quantity noun 1 the quantity of food collected: amount, total, aggregate, sum, quota, mass, weight, volume, bulk; quantum, proportion, portion, part. 2 a quantity of ammunition: amount, lot, great deal, good deal, abundance, wealth, profusion; informal pile, ton, load, heap, mass, stack.

 

Oxford Thesaurus

quandary

quandary noun George was in a quandary: dilemma, plight, predicament, state of uncertainty, state of perplexity, unfortunate situation, difficult situation, awkward situation; trouble, muddle, mix-up, mare's nest, mess, confusion, difficulty, impasse, stalemate; Brit. cleft stick; informal sticky situation, pickle, hole, stew, fix, bind, jam.

 

quantity

quantity noun 1 the quantity of food collected | the quantity of animals killed was quite dramatic: amount, number, total, aggregate, sum, quota, group, size, mass, weight, volume, bulk, load, consignment, expanse, extent, length, area; quantum, proportion, portion, part; dose, dosage. 2 police divers recovered a quantity of ammunition | quantities of empty drinks cans have been found in the building: an amount, a number, a good number /few, a lot, a large amount, (a ) good /great deal; quite a number, scores, many, considerable amounts, plenty; several, numerous, countless, innumerable, ample, copious, abundant, plentiful, considerable, substantial; informal a pile, piles, oodles, tons, lots, loads, heaps, masses, stacks, scads, bags, more … than one can shake a stick at; Brit. informal lashings, a shedload, shedloads; N. Amer. informal gobs; vulgar slang a shitload.

 

Duden Dictionary

Quant

Quant Substantiv, Neutrum Physik , das |Qu a nt |das Quant; Genitiv: des Quants, Plural: die Quanten zu lateinisch quantum, Quantum kleinstmöglicher Wert einer physikalischen Größe (von dem gewöhnlich nur ganzzahlige Vielfache auftreten ), besonders in einer Wellenstrahlung als Einheit auftretende kleinste Energiemenge (die sich unter bestimmten Bedingungen wie ein Teilchen verhält )

 

quanteln

quan teln schwaches Verb Physik |qu a nteln |schwaches Verb; Perfektbildung mit »hat « in Quanten aufteilen

 

Quantelung

Quan te lung Substantiv, feminin , die |Qu a ntelung |die Quantelung; Genitiv: der Quantelung das Aufteilen der bei physikalischen Vorgängen erscheinenden Energie und anderer atomarer Größen in bestimmte Stufen oder als Vielfaches von bestimmten Einheiten

 

Quanten

Quan ten Pluralwort salopp , die |Qu a nten |Pluraletantum Herkunft ungeklärt, vielleicht aus der Gaunersprache; vgl. gaunersprachlich quant = groß [plumpe, große ] Füße oder Schuhe zieh mal deine Quanten ein!

 

Quanten

Quan ten |Qu a nten |Plural von Quant , Quantum

 

Quantenbiologie

Quan ten bio lo gie Substantiv, feminin , die |Qu a ntenbiologie |Teilgebiet der Biophysik, auf dem man sich mit der Quantentheorie bei biologischen Vorgängen befasst

 

Quantencomputer

Quan ten com pu ter Substantiv, maskulin EDV , der |Qu a ntencomputer |[theoretisch möglicher ] Computer, der nach quantenmechanischen Prinzipien arbeitet

 

Quantenelektronik

Quan ten elek t ro nik, Quan ten elek tro nik Substantiv, feminin , die |Qu a ntenelektronik |ohne Plural Teilgebiet der angewandten Physik und der Elektronik, das sich mit den quantentheoretischen Grundlagen und technischen Anwendungen der Erscheinungen bei der Wechselwirkung elektromagnetischer Strahlung mit atomaren Systemen und Festkörpern befasst

 

Quantenmechanik

Quan ten me cha nik Substantiv, feminin Physik , die |Qu a ntenmechanik |erweiterte elementare Mechanik, die es ermöglicht, das mikrophysikalische Geschehen zu erfassen

 

Quantenphysik

Quan ten phy sik Substantiv, feminin , die |Qu a ntenphysik |Teilbereich der Physik, dessen Gegenstand die mit den Quanten zusammenhängenden Erscheinungen sind

 

quantenphysikalisch

quan ten phy si ka lisch Adjektiv |qu a ntenphysikalisch |die Quantenphysik betreffend

 

Quantenphysiker

Quan ten phy si ker Substantiv, maskulin , der |Qu a ntenphysiker |

 

Quantenphysikerin

Quan ten phy si ke rin Substantiv, feminin , die |Qu a ntenphysikerin |

 

Quantensprung

Quan ten sprung Substantiv, maskulin , der |Qu a ntensprung |1 Physik (unter Emission oder Absorption von Energie oder Teilchen erfolgender ) plötzlicher Übergang eines mikrophysikalischen Systems aus einem Quantenzustand in einen anderen 2 [durch eine neue Idee, Entdeckung, Erfindung, Erkenntnis o. Ä. ermöglichter ] Fortschritt, der eine Entwicklung innerhalb kürzester Zeit ein sehr großes Stück voranbringt dies ist ein Quantensprung in der Umwelttechnik

 

quantentheoretisch

quan ten the o re tisch Adjektiv |qu a ntentheoretisch |die Quantentheorie betreffend, auf ihr beruhend

 

Quantentheorie

Quan ten the o rie Substantiv, feminin Physik , die |Qu a ntentheorie |ohne Plural Theorie über die mikrophysikalischen Erscheinungen, die das Auftreten von Quanten in diesem Bereich berücksichtigt (und aus der die Quantenmechanik entwickelt wurde )

 

Quantenzahl

Quan ten zahl Substantiv, feminin Physik , die |Qu a ntenzahl |Zahl, die den Quantenzustand mikrophysikalischer Systeme charakterisiert

 

Quantenzustand

Quan ten zu stand Substantiv, maskulin Physik , der |Qu a ntenzustand |(besonders durch die vorhandene Energie gekennzeichneter ) physikalischer Zustand eines mikrophysikalischen Systems

 

Quantifikation

Quan ti fi ka ti on Substantiv, feminin , die |Quantifikati o n |die Quantifikation; Genitiv: der Quantifikation, Plural: die Quantifikationen lateinisch-neulateinisch Umformung der Qualitäten in Quantitäten, d. h. der Eigenschaften von etwas in Zahlen und messbare Größen (z. B. Farben und Töne in Schwingungszahlen und Wellenlängen )

 

Quantifikator

Quan ti fi ka tor Substantiv, maskulin , der |Quantifik a tor |der Quantifikator; Genitiv: des Quantifikators, Plural: die Quantifikatoren Quantor

 

quantifizierbar

quan ti fi zier bar Adjektiv bildungssprachlich |quantifiz ie rbar |sich quantifizieren lassend der Nutzen einer solchen Maßnahme ist nur schwer quantifizierbar

 

quantifizieren

quan ti fi zie ren schwaches Verb bildungssprachlich |quantifiz ie ren |schwaches Verb; Perfektbildung mit »hat « mittellateinisch quantificare = betragen 1 , zu lateinisch quantus (Quantum ) und facere = machen in Mengenbegriffen, Zahlen o. Ä. beschreiben; die Menge, Anzahl, Häufigkeit, das Ausmaß von etwas angeben, bestimmen die Schäden, Risiken lassen sich nicht [genau ] quantifizieren

 

Quantifizierung

Quan ti fi zie rung Substantiv, feminin , die |Quantifiz ie rung |die Quantifizierung; Genitiv: der Quantifizierung, Plural: die Quantifizierungen das Quantifizieren

 

Quantil

Quan til Substantiv, Neutrum Statistik , das |Quant i l |das Quantil; Genitiv: des Quantils, Plural: die Quantile zu lateinisch quantillus = wie wenig? Maß für die Streuung von Datenerhebungen

 

quantisieren

quan ti sie ren schwaches Verb |quantis ie ren |1 Fachsprache eine Quantisierung 2 2, 3 vornehmen 2 quanteln

 

Quantisierung

Quan ti sie rung Substantiv, feminin , die |Quantis ie rung |die Quantisierung; Genitiv: der Quantisierung 1 Quantelung 2 Physik Übergang von der klassischen, d. h. mit kontinuierlich veränderlichen physikalischen Größen erfolgenden Beschreibung eines physikalischen Systems zur quantentheoretischen Beschreibung durch Aufstellung von Vertauschungsrelationen für die nunmehr im Allgemeinen als nicht vertauschbar anzusehenden physikalischen Größen 3 Unterteilung des Amplitudenbereichs eines kontinuierlich verlaufenden Signals in eine endliche Anzahl kleiner Teilbereiche

 

Quantität

Quan ti tät Substantiv, feminin bildungssprachlich , die |Quantit ä t |die Quantität; Genitiv: der Quantität, Plural: die Quantitäten lateinisch quantitas 1 a ohne Plural Menge, Anzahl o. Ä., in der etwas vorhanden ist; Ausmaß, das etwas hat es kommt weniger auf die Quantität als vielmehr auf die Qualität an b bestimmte Menge von etwas; Portion, Dosis eine kleine, größere Quantität Nikotin 2 a Sprachwissenschaft Länge, Dauer eines Lauts (im Unterschied zur Qualität 1b ) das a in Fass hat eine andere Quantität als das in Fraß b Verslehre Länge, Dauer (einer Silbe )

 

quantitativ

quan ti ta tiv Adjektiv bildungssprachlich |quantitat i v |der Menge, der Anzahl nach

 

Quantitätsgleichung

Quan ti täts glei chung Substantiv, feminin Wirtschaft , die |Quantit ä tsgleichung |Gleichsetzung des Produkts aus Geldmenge und Umlaufgeschwindigkeit mit dem Produkt aus Handelsvolumen und Preisniveau

 

Quantitätstheorie

Quan ti täts the o rie Substantiv, feminin Wirtschaft , die |Quantit ä tstheorie |Theorie, nach der ein Kausalzusammenhang zwischen Geldmenge und Preisniveau besteht

 

Quantité négligeable

Quan ti té né g li gea b le , Quan ti té né gli gea ble Substantiv, feminin bildungssprachlich , die |Quantit é négligeable kãtitenegliˈʒaːbl̩ |die Quantité négligeable; Genitiv: der Quantité négligeable französisch quantité négligeable = nicht zu berücksichtigende Menge wegen ihrer Geringfügigkeit und Unbedeutendheit vernachlässigbare Menge, Anzahl

 

quantitieren

quan ti tie ren schwaches Verb Verslehre |quantit ie ren |schwaches Verb; Perfektbildung mit »hat « Silben im Vers nach ihrer Quantität 2b und nicht nach der Betonung messen

 

Quantor

Quan tor Substantiv, maskulin , der |Qu a ntor |der Quantor; Genitiv: des Quantors, Plural: die Quantoren logische Partikel (z. B. »für alle gilt «) für quantifizierte Aussagen

 

Quantum

Quan tum Substantiv, Neutrum , das |Qu a ntum |das Quantum; Genitiv: des Quantums, Quanten lateinisch quantum, substantiviertes Neutrum von: quantus = wie groß, wie viel; so groß wie bestimmte [jemandem, einer Sache zukommende ] Menge ein gehöriges, ordentliches Quantum | das tägliche Quantum Kaffee | figurativ ein Quantum Humor gehört dazu

 

quantum satis

quan tum sa tis Medizin |qu a ntum s a tis |in ausreichender Menge Abkürzung: q. s.

 

quantum vis

quan tum vis Medizin |qu a ntum v i s |so viel du nehmen willst, nach Belieben Hinweis auf Rezepten Abkürzung: q. v.

 

French Dictionary

quand

quand adv. interr. et conj. adverbe interrogatif À quel moment. : Quand aura lieu la fête? Note Technique L ’adverbe s ’emploie dans une interrogation directe. Quand partirons-nous? Il s ’emploie aussi dans une interrogation indirecte. Dis-moi quand je pourrai te revoir. conjonction de subordination La conjonction unit une subordonnée circonstancielle à la principale en marquant: 1 Un rapport de temps. Lorsque. : Rentre quand il sera minuit. SYNONYME au moment où . 2 La simultanéité de deux faits, une corrélation. Chaque fois que. : Quand il pleut, ses articulations lui font mal. 3 La cause. Du moment que. : Quand il travaille, il réussit bien. SYNONYME lorsque . LOCUTIONS Quand même Néanmoins, tout de même. : Tu n ’es pas toujours très aimable, mais je t ’aime quand même. SYNONYME malgré tout . Quand bien même Même si. : Quand bien même tu t ’excuserais, je ne te pardonnerais pas. Note Syntaxique Cette locution conjonctive marque l ’opposition et se construit avec le conditionnel. Quand bien même vous insisteriez, je ne pourrais accepter votre proposition.

 

quant à

quant à loc. prép. locution prépositive Pour ce qui est de, en ce qui concerne une personne, une chose. : Quant à la disparition des logiciels, nous prendrons les mesures qui s ’imposent. SYNONYME à l ’égard de ; relativement à . Note Syntaxique La locution prépositive est toujours suivie de la préposition à ou de l ’article contracté au. LOCUTIONS Quant au reste Pour ce qui est du reste, des autres choses. Quant à moi En ce qui me concerne, pour ma part. : Quant à moi (et non *tant qu ’à moi ), je suis pleinement d ’accord. Note Technique L ’expression *tant qu ’à moi est vieillie.

 

quanta

quanta n. m. pl. nom masculin pluriel Pluriel de quantum. : La théorie des quanta. Note Technique Attention au pluriel latin en a. Prononciation La première syllabe se prononce kan ou kouan, [kɑ̃ta, kwɑ̃ta ]

 

quant-à-soi

quant-à -soi n. m. inv. (pl. quant-à -soi ) nom masculin invariable Réserve un peu hautaine, attitude distante. LOCUTION Se tenir, rester sur son quant-à -soi. Garder ses distances. : Il se tenait sur son quant-à -soi. Note Technique Le nom s ’écrit avec deux traits d ’union et renvoie à un sujet à la troisième personne.

 

quantième

quantième n. m. nom masculin Jour du mois désigné par son numéro d ’ordre. : Quel quantième sommes-nous? Nous sommes le 3. Note Technique Le quantième s ’exprime en chiffres; ce nom est d ’emploi littéraire ou juridique.

 

quantifiable

quantifiable adj. adjectif Que l ’on peut quantifier. : Cette donnée n ’est pas quantifiable.

 

quantification

quantification n. f. nom féminin Action de quantifier.

 

quantifier

quantifier v. tr. verbe transitif Déterminer la quantité de. : Quantifier les coûts d ’un projet. étudier Conjugaison Redoublement du i à la première et à la deuxième personne de l ’indicatif imparfait et du subjonctif présent. (Que ) nous quantifiions, (que ) vous quantifiiez.

 

quantique

quantique adj. adjectif physique Relatif à la théorie des quanta. Physique quantique. Branche de la physique moderne qui propose d ’expliquer plusieurs phénomènes liés au fonctionnement de la matière par l ’existence de quanta, lesquels correspondent à des niveaux d ’énergie distincts et séparés à l ’intérieur desquels les particules élémentaires viennent prendre position (GDT ). Prononciation La première syllabe se prononce kan ou kouan, [kɑ̃tik, kwɑ̃tik ]

 

quantitatif

quantitatif , ive adj. adjectif Qui se rapporte à la quantité. : Une analyse quantitative. ANTONYME qualitatif .

 

quantitativement

quantitativement adv. adverbe Du point de vue de la quantité. ANTONYME qualitativement .

 

quantité

quantité n. f. nom féminin 1 Caractère de ce qui peut être mesuré, compté. : Déterminer une quantité. 2 Nombre d ’unités qui servent à déterminer un ensemble d ’éléments, une portion d ’un tout. : Une quantité de huit oranges. Note Technique La quantité détermine le nombre des choses, tandis que la qualité définit leur valeur, leur manière d ’être. 3 Un grand nombre, une multitude. : Une quantité de maisons ont été rénovées. Quantité de branches sont tombées. Note Grammaticale L ’accord du verbe ou de l ’adjectif se fait avec le complément au pluriel des collectifs exprimant la quantité: assez (de ), beaucoup (de ), bien des, combien (de ), la plupart (des ), la totalité des, nombre (de ), peu (de ), quantité (de ), tant (de ), trop (de ), une infinité de, une quantité de, etc. LOCUTION En quantité En grand nombre. : Des appels en quantité. SYNONYME abondance ; beaucoup ; masse .

 

quantum

quantum n. m. (pl. quanta ou quantas ) nom masculin 1 droit Somme déterminée. : Le quantum de la réclamation. Note Technique En ce sens, on réservera ce terme à la langue juridique. 2 Quantité déterminée. 3 physique Quantité élémentaire d ’énergie. : La théorie des quanta. Note Technique Attention au pluriel latin en a. Prononciation La première syllabe se prononce kan ou kouan, [kɑ̃tɔm, kwɑ̃tɔm ]

 

Spanish Dictionary

quántum

quántum (también cuanto )nombre masculino fís Cuanto, cantidad discreta más pequeña de energía que puede ser absorbida, propagada o emitida por la materia :por obra de la teoría de los quanta y de la teoría de la relatividad se produjo en la física una indudable crisis de principios .El plural es quanta , culto, o quántums, popular .

 

Sanseido Wisdom Dictionary

quandary

quan da ry /kwɑ́nd (ə )ri |kwɔ́n -/名詞 複 -ries C 〖通例単数形で 〗 «…についての » 困惑, 戸惑い, 迷い «over , about » ▸ in a quandary 途方に暮れて, 迷って

 

quango

quan go /kwǽŋɡoʊ /〖qua si-autonomous n on- g overnment (al ) o rganization 〗名詞 複 ～s C ｟英 しばしば非難して ｠独立公共機関, 特殊法人 〘政府の援助を受ける半官半民の公共団体 〙.

 

quanta

quan ta /kwɑ́ntə |kwɔ́n -/〖＜ラテン 〗名詞 quantumの複数形 .

 

quantifiable

quan ti fi a ble /kwɑ́ntɪfà (ɪ )əb (ə )l |kwɔ́n -/形容詞 (科学的に )数量化しうる, (目に見える )数字で表せる .

 

quantification

quan ti fi ca tion /kwɑ̀ntɪfɪkéɪʃ (ə )n |kwɔ̀n -/名詞 U 数量で表すこと, 数量化 .

 

quantifier

quan ti fi er /kwɑ́ntɪfàɪə r |kwɔ́ntɪfà (ɪ )ə /名詞 C 〘言 〙数量詞 〘all, some, many, a lot, plentyなど数量を表す 形容詞 〙; 〘論 〙量化子 .

 

quantify

quan ti fy /kwɑ́ntɪfàɪ |kwɔ́n -/動詞 -fies ; -fied ; ～ing 他動詞 ｟かたく ｠…の量 [規模 ]を計る, …を数量で表す ▸ It is hard to quantify the risk .その危険を数字で示すことは難しい

 

quantitative

quan ti ta tive /kwɑ́ntətèɪtɪv |kwɔ́ntɪtə -/形容詞 ｟かたく ｠〖通例 名詞 の前で 〗数量の, 量的な (↔qualitative )▸ quantitative analysis 定量分析 ～ly 副詞 量的に .

 

quantity

quan ti ty /kwɑ́ntəti |kwɔ́n -/〖原義は 「かなりの量 」〗名詞 複 -ties /-z /1 U 量 (↔quality ); C 〖しばしば -ties 〗一定の量 , 分量 , 数量 ▸ large quantities of food 大量の食物 (!形容詞 は他にvast,huge, greatなど ) ▸ be used in small quantities わずかに用いられる ▸ in both quantity and quality 量的にも質的にも 2 C U 〖しばしば -ties 〗多量 ; 多数 ▸ in quantity [quantities ]大量に ▸ the sheer quantity of errors おびただしい誤り .3 C 〘数 〙量, 数 ▸ a known quantity 既知量 [数 ]; ｟比喩的に ｠周知の人 [物 ]▸ an unknown quantity 未知量 [数 ]; ｟比喩的に ｠未知数 (の人 [物 ])▸ a negligible quantity 無視できる数 ; ｟比喩的に ｠無視してよい人 [物 ]4 U 〘音声 〙音量 〘母音 音節などの聞こえる長さ 〙; 〘楽 〙音価, 音の長短 .～́ m à rk 〘音声 〙音量記号 〘母音に付けて長さを表す 〙.～́ surv è yor ｟主に英 ｠〘建 〙積算士 〘建築材料の見積もりを行う 〙.

 

quantum

quan tum /kwɑ́ntəm |kwɔ́n -/〖＜ラテン 〗名詞 複 quanta /-tə /C 1 〘物理 〙量子 〘原子 電子 微粒子などの最小の単位量 〙.2 ｟かたく ｠(特定の )量, (賠償金の )規定額, 割当金 ; 分け前 .～̀ j ú mp [l é ap ]〘物理 〙量子飛躍 〘電子などのエネルギーレベルが飛躍すること 〙; (突然の )大発展 [進歩 ].～̀ mech á nics 〘物理 〙〖単数扱い 〗量子力学 .～̀ ph ý sics 〖単数扱い 〗量子物理学 .～́ th è ory 〘物理 〙〖単数形で 〗量子論 .