quant — English Dictionary

Noun

1. Quantitative analysis or research.

   Usage

   • Uncountable

   Examples

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

2. A quantitative analyst.

   Usage

   • Countable

   Examples

   More examples (1)

   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.

Noun

1. A punting pole with a broad flange near the end to prevent it from sinking into the mud; a setting pole.

2. A vertical shaft used to drive a millstone.

Verb

1. To propel using a quant.

   Usage

   • Intransitive
   • Transitive

   Related words

   quant suff