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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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Categorized English Verbs of Managing Information and Objects
to tally
to tally
[Verb]

to find the total by adding up individual items or numbers

Ex: After counting the votes, they will tally the results to determine the winner. 
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to enumerate

to list and determine the quantity or total of something

Ex: The scientist enumerated the different species found in the area. 
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to compute

to calculate or determine a value using mathematical operations

Ex: Accountants must compute taxes owed by clients based on income levels and deductions. 
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to calculate

to find a number or amount using mathematics

Ex: She calculated the total cost of the groceries before going to the store. 
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to gauge
to gauge
[Verb]

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

Ex: The engineer gauged the depth of the river using a sonar device. 
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to exceed
to exceed
[Verb]

to surpass a set standard or limit in scope or size

Ex: The project's expenses exceed the allocated budget. 
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to top
to top
[Verb]

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

Ex: He topped his previous record by finishing the race in record time. 
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to outweigh

to have more value, effect or importance than other things

Ex: The benefits of regular exercise outweigh the inconvenience of waking up early to go to the gym. 
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to outnumber

to be greater in number than someone or something else

Ex: The students outnumbered the teachers in the classroom. 
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to run over

to exceed the anticipated duration of something

Ex: The meeting ran over, making everyone late for their next appointments. 
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to number
to number
[Verb]

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

Ex: The software program can automatically number the entries in the database. 
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to amount to

to reach a specified total when different amounts are added together

Ex: The costs of the project amount to $10,000 when you consider all the expenses. 
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to tot up
to tot up
[Verb]

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

Ex: He totted up the expenses for the week and was surprised at the result. 
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to add up to

to amount to a particular total

Ex: The expenses for the project will add up to a significant sum if we consider all the necessary materials and labor costs. 
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to count
to count
[Verb]

to determine the number of people or objects in a group

Ex: The teacher regularly counts the students at the beginning of the class. 
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to measure

to find out the exact size of something or someone

Ex: The tailor regularly measures customers to ensure a perfect fit for their clothes. 
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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 technician is metering the internet speed to ensure it meets the desired level. 
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to size
to size
[Verb]

to adjust or make something to a particular or suitable size

Ex: The tailor will size the pants to fit the customer perfectly. 
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to weigh
to weigh
[Verb]

to discover how heavy someone or something is

Ex: The nurse will weigh the patient before their appointment. 
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to quantify

to measure or express something as a number or amount

Ex: The researchers will quantify the amount of rainfall in millimeters. 
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to mensurate

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

Ex: The tailor will mensurate the customer's body for a custom-fitted suit. 
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