Cómo Pronunciar "known quantity"
expression
ˈnoʊn/ /ˈkwɑntəti
NOHN KWON-tuh-tee
nˈəʊn/ /kwˈɒntɪti
N-OHN KWON-ti-tee
Definición
A 'known quantity' is someone or something whose characteristics, abilities, or effects are already familiar or can be predicted. Often used for people or things whose behavior is not a surprise.
Transcripción IPA
Inglés Americano
ˈnoʊn/ /ˈkwɑntəti
Inglés Británico
nˈəʊn/ /kwˈɒntɪti
Pronunciación Simplificada
EE.UU.
NOHN KWON-tuh-tee
UK
N-OHN KWON-ti-tee
Escucha en Contexto
He is a known quantity on the team, so they trust him with important tasks.
She prefers to work with a known quantity instead of taking risks with someone new.
Hiring a known quantity reduces uncertainty for the manager.
In this market, he'd rather invest in a known quantity than gamble on a startup.