quant
quant · quants
Quantitative analysis or researchQuantitative analysis or research.
/kwɒnt/
» Tom is a quant.
Meaning
4 senses(uncountable)Quantitative analysis or research.
(countable)A quantitative analyst.
A punting pole with a broad flange near the end to prevent it from sinking into the mud; a setting pole.
A vertical shaft used to drive a millstone.
Examples
1 sentencesTom is a quant.
Origin
Uncertain. A borrowing from Latin contus (“long pole”) has been suggested, but the -a- iUncertain. A borrowing from Latin contus (“long pole”) has been suggested, but the -a- is problematic.
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Forms
plural: quantsWord family
4 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable