English-Thai Dictionary
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 .
The Wordsmith Dictionary