quantitative analysis

quantitative analysis Word Origin See more synonyms for quantitative analysis on Thesaurus.com noun

1. Chemistry. the analysis of a substance to determine the amounts and proportions of its chemical constituents.Compare qualitative analysis.
2. Business. the use of especially computerized mathematical analysis to support decision making, make business forecasts or investment recommendations, etc.

Origin of quantitative analysis First recorded in 1840–50 British Dictionary definitions for quantitative analysis quantitative analysis noun

1. See analysis (def. 4)

quantitative analysis in Medicine quantitative analysis [kwŏn′tĭ-tā′tĭv] n.

1. The testing of a substance or mixture to determine the amounts and proportions of its chemical constituents.

quantitative analysis in Science quantitative analysis [kwŏn′tĭ-tā′tĭv]

1. See under analysis.