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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 conducting the inventory , they will tally the items to ensure accuracy .
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to enumerate

to list and determine the quantity or total of something

Ex: They need to enumerate the number of participants before starting the event .
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to compute

to calculate or determine a value using mathematical operations

Ex: The team computed the amount of materials needed for the construction .
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to calculate

to find a number or amount using mathematics

Ex: We need to calculate the time it will take to complete the project based on our current progress .
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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 surveyor gauged the distance between the two landmarks using a laser tool .
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to exceed
to exceed
[Verb]

to surpass a set standard or limit in scope or size

Ex: The expenses for the event exceeded the budget by $ 500 .
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to top
to top
[Verb]

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

Ex: His innovative ideas helped him top the most influential entrepreneurs in the industry .
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to outweigh

to have more value, effect or importance than other things

Ex: The joy and fulfillment of pursuing one 's passion can outweigh the financial sacrifices it may entail .
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to outnumber

to be greater in number than someone or something else

Ex: The votes in favor of the proposal outnumbered those against it .
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to run over

to exceed the anticipated duration of something

Ex: The party ran over into the early hours of the morning as everyone was having a great time .
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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 census numbers the population of the country accurately .
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to amount to

to reach a specified total when different amounts are added together

Ex: The number of participants in both sessions amounts to over 300 people .
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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: The teacher asked the students to tot up their test scores for the semester .
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to add up to

to amount to a particular total

Ex: All the votes cast add up to a record turnout for the election.
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to count
to count
[Verb]

to determine the number of people or objects in a group

Ex: Right now , the cashier is actively counting the money in the cash register .
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to measure

to find out the exact size of something or someone

Ex: The doctor measures the patient 's height in centimeters during the check-up .
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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 surveyor is metering the distance between the two points using a measuring tape .
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to size
to size
[Verb]

to adjust or make something to a particular or suitable size

Ex: The technician sized the equipment to fit the available space .
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to weigh
to weigh
[Verb]

to discover how heavy someone or something is

Ex: I need to weigh myself before starting my diet .
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to quantify

to measure or express something as a number or amount

Ex: The economist will quantify the inflation rate using statistical methods .
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to mensurate

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

Ex: The carpenter mensurates the wood to cut it to the correct length .
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