| 1. | Chemistry. the analysis of a substance to determine the amounts and proportions of its chemical constituents. Compare qualitative analysis. |
| 2. | Business. the use of esp. computerized mathematical analysis to support decision making, make business forecasts or investment recommendations, etc. |
| quantitative analysis n. The testing of a substance or mixture to determine the amounts and proportions of its chemical constituents. |
quantitative analysis quan·ti·ta·tive analysis (kwŏn'tĭ-tā'tĭv)
n.
The testing of a substance or mixture to determine the amounts and proportions of its chemical constituents.