subitizing US
ˈsuːbɪˌtaɪzɪŋ
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Definition of subitizing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

cognitive processTECH.USquick recognition of number of items without countingTECH.US
  • Subitizing helps children quickly identify small numbers.
  • Teachers use subitizing to enhance math skills in young students.
  • Subitizing is crucial for developing quick numerical understanding.
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Origin of subitizing

Latin, subit (sudden) + izing (process)

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  1. French:subitisation, ...
  2. German:Subitizing, ...
  3. Italian:subitizing, ...
  4. Spanish:subitización, ...
  5. Portuguese:subitização, ...
  6. Chinese:瞬时识数, ...
  7. Japanese:サブタイジング, ...
  8. Arabic:التعرف السريع, ...
  9. Hebrew:סֻבִּיטִיזִינְג, ...
  10. Russian:субитизация, ...
  11. Ukrainian:субітизація, ...
  12. Hindi:त्वरित पहचान, ...
subitize US
ˈsuːbɪtaɪz

Definition of subitize - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
cognitive skillTECH.USability to quickly judge number of itemsTECH.US
  • Subitize is crucial for early math learning.
count enumerate reckon
2.
mathematicsTECH.USability to quickly see number of itemsTECH.US
  • Subitize helps kids count dots on dice.
count enumerate

Verb

psychologyTECH.judge the number of items quickly without countingTECH.
  • Children can subitize small groups of objects easily.
estimate guesstimate
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Origin of subitize

Latin, subitus (sudden) + -ize (to make)

Examples of subitize in a sentence

  • Subitize helps in developing quick mental arithmetic skills.
  • Subitize is crucial for early math education.
  • Teachers use subitize to enhance number recognition.
  • Adults often subitize dice rolls in games.
  • Teachers encourage students to subitize during math lessons.

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  1. French:subitisation, subitiser, ...
  2. German:Subitizing, subitieren, ...
  3. Italian:subitizzazione, subitizzare, ...
  4. Spanish:subitización, subitizar, ...
  5. Portuguese:subitização, perceber de relance, ...
  6. Chinese:快速判断能力, 瞬时识别数量, ...
  7. Japanese:サブタイズ, 素早く判断する, ...
  8. Arabic:التَّعَرُّف السَّرِيع عَلَى العَدَد, خَمَّنَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:סוּבִּיטִיזַצְיָה, לִשְׁפּוֹט מִסְפָּר פְּרִיטִים בִּמְהִירוּת, ...
  10. Russian:субитизация, определять на глаз, ...
  11. Ukrainian:субітизація, субітизувати, ...
  12. Hindi:संख्यात्मक आंकलन, अनुमान लगाना, ...
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