Verbs for Quantity and Measurement

the act of counting; reciting numbers in ascending order

to list and determine the quantity or total of something

The scientist enumerated the different species found in the area.

to calculate or determine a value using mathematical operations

Accountants must compute taxes owed by clients based on income levels and deductions.

to find a number or amount using mathematics

She calculated the total cost of the groceries before going to the store.

to roughly estimate quantities or time

She gauges the amount of ingredients needed for the recipe based on experience.

to surpass a set standard or limit in scope or size

The project's expenses exceed the allocated budget.

the point or part of something that is the highest

The top of the building was adorned with a stunning spire that reached toward the sky.

to have more value, effect or importance than other things

The benefits of regular exercise outweigh the inconvenience of waking up early to go to the gym.

to be greater in number than someone or something else

The students outnumbered the teachers in the classroom.

to hit and pass over something or someone with a vehicle, causing damage

The driver didn't see the bicycle and ran over it, causing damage to both the bike and the car.

(of a part of the body) lacking feeling or sensation

The hiker's feet went numb from hiking in the snow for hours.

to reach a specified total when different amounts are added together

The costs of the project amount to $10,000 when you consider all the expenses.

to calculate and find the total by adding together various numbers or amounts

He totted up the expenses for the week and was surprised at the result.

to amount to a particular total

The expenses for the project will add up to a significant sum if we consider all the necessary materials and labor costs.

to determine the number of people or objects in a group

The teacher regularly counts the students at the beginning of the class.

to find out the exact size of something or someone

The tailor regularly measures customers to ensure a perfect fit for their clothes.

the basic unit of measuring length that is equal to 100 centimeters

The length of the room is 5 meters.

the physical extent of an object, usually described by its height, width, length, or depth

What is the size of the bookshelf in terms of height, width, and depth?

to have a specific weight

The baby elephant weighs over 200 pounds.

to measure or express something as a number or amount

The researchers will quantify the amount of rainfall in millimeters.

to measure or determine the dimensions or size of something or someone

The tailor will mensurate the customer's body for a custom-fitted suit.