quant

noun

1. (uncountable)Quantitative analysis or research.

   “We believe there is a role for both qual and quant in professional services.”

2. (countable)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.”

3. (abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, countable, uncountable)Clipping of quantity.
4. (abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, countable, uncountable)Clipping of quantifier.
5. A punting pole with a broad flange near the end to prevent it from sinking into the mud; a setting pole.
6. A vertical shaft used to drive a millstone.

adj

1. (abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, not-comparable)Clipping of quantifiable.
2. (abbreviation, alt-of, clipping, not-comparable)Clipping of quantitative.

   “Finally, in the school of education, I found coursework that included qual and quant methodology.”

verb

1. (intransitive, transitive)To propel using a quant.

name

1. A surname from Middle English.