An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

1. To express as a number or amount.
   

2. In predicate logic: To express by a → symbol how many of the → individuals have the property in common.

Etymology (EN): M.L. quantificare, from to L. quant(us) “how much?” + -ificare “-ify.”

Etymology (PE): Candâyidan infinitive of candâ, → quantity

• -idan.