Phrase guide

quantified self

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A movement to promote the constant tracking of one's physical activity, diet, and other personal metrics in order to gain insights for self-improvement; the practice itself.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: QS

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Popularized by Wired editors Gary Wolf and Kevin Kelly in 2007.