Verbs of Managing Information and Objects - Verbs for Quantity and Measurement

Here you will learn some English verbs referring to quantity and measurement such as "calculate", "tally", and "weigh".

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Verbs of Managing Information and Objects
to tally
to tally [verb]

to find the total by adding up individual items or numbers

Ex: In the game , players tally their points at the end of each round to see who has the highest score .
to enumerate
to enumerate [verb]

to list and determine the quantity or total of something

Ex: The audit enumerates the company 's assets and liabilities for financial reporting .
to compute
to compute [verb]

to calculate or determine a value using mathematical operations

Ex: He computed the distance between the two cities before planning his trip .
to calculate
to calculate [verb]

to find a number or amount using mathematics

Ex: He calculated the interest on the loan using a simple formula .
to gauge
to gauge [verb]

to determine the size or dimensions of an object using a measuring tool or device

Ex: She carefully gauged the diameter of the pipe using a micrometer .
to exceed
to exceed [verb]

to surpass a set standard or limit in scope or size

Ex: The temperature exceeds 100 degrees Fahrenheit during the heatwave .
to top
to top [verb]

to surpass someone or something in quality, performance, or achievement

Ex: She consistently tops everyone else on the team , earning accolades for her outstanding performance .
to outweigh
to outweigh [verb]

to have more value, effect or importance than other things

Ex: The advantages of living in the city outweigh the drawbacks for many people .
to outnumber
to outnumber [verb]

to be greater in number than someone or something else

Ex: The opposing team 's fans outnumbered the home team 's supporters at the stadium .
to run over
to run over [verb]

to exceed the anticipated duration of something

Ex: The marathon ran over because of delays caused by poor weather conditions .
to number
to number [verb]

to count or enumerate a set or group in order to determine its quantity or identify individual items

Ex: It 's important to number the participants attending the event for logistical purposes .
to amount to
to amount to [verb]

to reach a specified total when different amounts are added together

Ex: The contributions from various sources will amount to a significant charitable donation .
to tot up
to tot up [verb]

to calculate and find the total by adding together various numbers or amounts

Ex:
to count
to count [verb]

to determine the number of people or objects in a group

Ex: Yesterday , they counted the inventory to ensure accuracy .
to measure
to measure [verb]

to find out the exact size of something or someone

Ex: Right now , the engineer is measuring the dimensions of the building .
to meter
to meter [verb]

to measure something using a device designed for measuring a particular quantity such as length, volume, or electricity

Ex: The electrician meters the electricity usage in the building .
to size
to size [verb]

to adjust or make something to a particular or suitable size

Ex: The graphic designer sizes the image to fit the dimensions of the webpage .
to weigh
to weigh [verb]

to discover how heavy someone or something is

Ex: The butcher will weigh the meat to calculate the price .
to quantify
to quantify [verb]

to measure or express something as a number or amount

Ex: The accountant will quantify the company 's expenses for the fiscal year .
to mensurate
to mensurate [verb]

to measure or determine the dimensions or size of something or someone

Ex: It 's important to mensurate the room before buying furniture to ensure everything fits properly .
Verbs of Managing Information and Objects
Verbs for Recording Information Verbs for Replication and Imitation Verbs for Dissemination Verbs for Collection and Storage
Verbs for Arrangement Verbs for Search and Discovery Verbs for Comparison and Contrast Verbs for Inclusion
Verbs for Quantity and Measurement Verbs for Evaluation Verbs for Verification