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quant

noun, verb — 7 senses

quant

noun

/kwɒnt/

Etymology Shortening.

1

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, London: Kogan Page Publishers, page 70:
2

Business, Finance 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 Crazy Ones), episode 15:
3

Abbreviation, Clipping Clipping of quantity.

4

Abbreviation, Clipping Clipping of quantifier.

Derived terms
nonquant, quantdom, quantland

quant

verb

Etymology Uncertain. A borrowing from Latin contus (“long pole”) has been suggested, but the -a- is problematic.

1

To propel using a quant.

Derived terms
quanter
Related terms
quant suff

quant

noun

Etymology Uncertain. A borrowing from Latin contus (“long pole”) has been suggested, but the -a- is problematic.

1

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

2

A vertical shaft used to drive a millstone.

Derived terms
quant pole

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