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Semi-quantitative vs Semiquantitative

Both "semi-quantitative" and "semiquantitative" are correct, but "semiquantitative" is more commonly used in scientific literature and research contexts. The hyphenated form "semi-quantitative" is also acceptable, but it may be less common.

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Semi-quantitative

This phrase is correct but less commonly used than "semiquantitative."

This phrase is used to describe a method or analysis that is not fully quantitative but provides some level of quantification.
  • adjective semi·quan·ti·ta·tive \-ˈkwän-tə-ˌtā-tiv\. Definition of SEMIQUANTITATIVE. : constituting or involving less than quantitative precision.
  • XRF Data Differences: Quantitative, Semi-Quantitative, and Qualitative Data. XRF data can be generated in 3 basic forms. The form that will provide the most ...
  • Document: Semi - quantitative RTPCR | Last modified: July 30, 2005. Semi- Quantitative RTPCR. Santosh P., Jul 2005. The RT-PCR method can be used not  ...
  • semi-quantitative procedure." Why is that in 1992 many people are still reluc- tant to associate PCR and quantitation of nucleic acids? I believe this misconcep-.

Alternatives:

  • semiquantitative
  • partially quantitative
  • incompletely quantitative
  • not fully quantitative
  • qualitative with some quantitative aspects

Semiquantitative

This is the more commonly used form in scientific literature and research contexts.

This phrase is used to describe a method or analysis that is not fully quantitative but provides some level of quantification.
  • adjective semi·quan·ti·ta·tive \-ˈkwän-tə-ˌtā-tiv\. Definition of SEMIQUANTITATIVE. : constituting or involving less than quantitative precision.
  • semiquantitative. [sem″e-kwon´tĭ-ta´tiv]. yielding an approximation of the quantity or amount of a substance; falling short of a quantitative result. Miller- Keane ...
  • Origin of semiquantitative. Expand. 1925-1930. 1925-30; semi- + quantitative. Related forms. Expand. semiquantitatively, adverb. Dictionary.com Unabridged
  • semiquantitative. Definition from Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Jump to: ... semiquantitative (not comparable). Partially quantitative (and partially qualitative ).

Alternatives:

  • semi-quantitative
  • partially quantitative
  • incompletely quantitative
  • not fully quantitative
  • qualitative with some quantitative aspects

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