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verb
To judge (the number of objects in a group) rapidly, accurately and confidently without counting them.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: intransitive, transitive
Topics: human-sciences, psychology, sciences
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
From Latin subitus (“sudden; unexpected”) + -ize, from the feeling of immediately knowing the number of items present.
Across languages
3 source translations are retained for this English entry.
