Quantifiers
LSAT glossary · Law School Admission Test (LSAT)
Definition
Words that indicate quantity — all, every, most, many, some, few, none, no — which the LSAT uses with exacting precision. Misunderstanding a single quantifier can cause a test-taker to select a wrong answer confidently. Each quantifier has a precise meaning ("some" = at least one, possibly all; "most" = more than half; "all" = without exception) and supports specific inference rules that are tested repeatedly on Inference and Must Be True questions.
Quantifiers in plain English
Quantifiers are the little words that tell you HOW MUCH — all, every, most, many, some, few, none, no. On the LSAT they're not casual; each has an exact, unbending meaning, and mixing one up can make you pick a wrong answer while feeling totally sure. For example 'some' means at least one (maybe more), 'most' means more than half, and 'all' means with zero exceptions. Because each word licenses only certain logical moves, reading them precisely is the whole game on 'Must Be True' and inference questions — treat them like exact measurements, not vibes.
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