quant

noun6

1. •
   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. — 2014
2. •
   Quantitative analysis or research.

   • We believe there is a role for both qual and quant in professional services. — 2015
3. •
   Clipping of quantity.
4. •
   A punting pole with a broad flange near the end to prevent it from sinking into the mud; a setting pole.
5. •
   Clipping of quantifier.
6. •
   A vertical shaft used to drive a millstone.

verb1

1. •
   To propel using a quant.

adjective2

1. •
   Clipping of quantifiable.
2. •
   Clipping of quantitative.

   • Finally, in the school of education, I found coursework that included qual and quant methodology. — 2012

noun1

1. •
   Abbreviation of quantity.