quant
Quantitative analysis or research.
Adjective
- Clipping of quantifiable.
- Clipping of quantitative.
- Finally, in the school of education, I found coursework that included qual and quant methodology. - 2012, Judith M. Meloy, Twenty-first Century Learning by Doing, Rotterdam: Sense Publishers, page 24:
Origin
Shortening.
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Noun Entry 2
- Quantitative analysis or research.
- We believe there is a role for both qual and quant in professional services. - 2015, Nigel Clark, Professional Services Marketing Handbook: How to Build Relationships, Grow Your Firm and Become a Client Champion,...
- A quantitative analyst.
- Judy Mills: Oh, and I was very excited to hear about your agency's new emphasis on hard numbers and data. Simon: Excuse me? Judy Mills: Yeah, I heard you hired a quant. - 2014 January 30, Simon Roberts Was Here (The...
- Clipping of quantity.
- Clipping of quantifier.
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Noun Entry 3
- A punting pole with a broad flange near the end to prevent it from sinking into the mud; a setting pole.
- A vertical shaft used to drive a millstone.
Origin
Uncertain. A borrowing from Latin contus (“long pole”) has been suggested, but the -a- is problematic.
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Verb
- To propel using a quant.