Definitions For Quant

Etymology 1

Shortening.

Noun

QUANT (plural QUANTs) (finance) A quantitative analyst. }} {{short for, en, quantity}} {{short for, en, quantifier}}

Adjective

(not comparable) {{short for, en, quantifiable}} {{short for, en, quantitative}}

Derived terms

quant fund

Etymology 2

Of uncertain origin. A borrowing from {{cog, la, -}} contus, , long pole has been suggested, but the -a- is problematic.

Noun

QUANT (plural QUANTs) A punting pole with a broad flange near the end to prevent it from sinking into the mud; a setting pole. A vertical shaft used to drive a millstone.

Verb

{{en-verb}} (transitive, or, intransitive) To propel using a quant.

Derived terms

quanter

Anagrams

nuqta