quantifier

noun
quan·​ti·​fi·​er | \ ˈkwän-tə-ˌfī(-ə)r How to pronounce quantifier (audio) \

Definition of quantifier

: one that quantifies: such as
a : a prefixed operator that binds the variables in a logical formula by specifying their quantity
b : a limiting noun modifier (such as five in "the five young men") expressive of quantity and characterized by occurrence before the descriptive adjectives in a noun phrase

Examples of quantifier in a Sentence

“Five” in “the five men” is a quantifier.

Recent Examples on the Web

The New York Times profile on Harris also uses Sanders supporters as some sort of quantifier of success. Michael Arceneaux, Essence.com, "Sen. Kamala Harris May Be A Freshman, But Don't Tell Her To Wait Her Turn In 2020," 24 July 2017

First Known Use of quantifier

1876, in the meaning defined above

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quantifier

noun

English Language Learners Definition of quantifier

grammar : a word or number (such as "many," "few," "some," "two," or "2") that is used with a noun to show the amount of something