quantitative reasoning
nounUK /ˈkwɒn.tɪ.tə.tɪv ˈriː.zən.ɪŋ/
US /ˈkwɑːn.tə.teɪ.tɪv ˈriː.zən.ɪŋ/
Using numbers and math to solve problems and understand information.
In math class, we used quantitative reasoning to compare the prices of two toys.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The ability to work with numbers and measurements in everyday situations.
Cooking requires quantitative reasoning when you double a recipe.
3. A school subject that teaches students to use math to interpret data and graphs.
The test included a quantitative reasoning section with charts and tables.
4. The process of using math to make logical decisions based on amounts.
Choosing the cheaper phone plan took some quantitative reasoning.