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<p>In some languages, numerals have the same distribution as
quantifiers like 'some' or 'many'. From a functional point of
view, too, for instance in view of the approximative numerals
discussed last week, it makes sense to subsume the use of numerals
under quantification. Then one might subdivide the field of
quantification roughly as follows:</p>
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<li>Numeral quantification: 'one', 'two' ...</li>
<li>Non-numeral quantification</li>
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<li>Universal: 'all', 'every'</li>
<li>Existential: 'some'</li>
<li>Sizing: 'many', 'several', '(a) few', ....</li>
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<p>Two questions:</p>
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<li>Has anything concerning such a classification been published
which I should know?</li>
<li>To the extent that the above is reasonable: Any suggestions
for a better terminology?<br>
</li>
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