/ Dictionary / Index Q quantitative analysis: Meaning and Definition of Find definitions for: quan'titative anal'ysis Pronunciation: [key] the analysis of a substance to determine the amounts and proportions of its chemical constituents. Cf. the use of esp. computerized mathematical analysis to support decision making, make business forecasts or investment recommendations, etc. Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease. quantitative quantitative genetics Related Content Daily Word Quiz: cautious Analogy of the Day: Today’s Analogy Spelling Bee: Today’s Spelling Bee Frequently Misspelled Words Frequently Mispronounced Words Easily Confused Words Writing & Language