Quantity

//ˈkwɒn.tɪ.ti// noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A fundamental, generic term used when referring to the measurement (count, amount) of a scalar, vector, number of items or to some other way of denominating the value of a collection or group of items. countable, uncountable

    "You have to choose between quantity and quality."

  2. 2
    how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify wordnet
  3. 3
    An indefinite amount of something. countable, uncountable

    "Some soap making oils are best as base oils, used in a larger quantity in the soap, while other oils are best added in a small quantity."

  4. 4
    an adequate or large amount wordnet
  5. 5
    A specific measured amount. countable, uncountable

    "This bag would normally cost $497.50 for a quantity of 250, at a price of $1.99 per piece."

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  1. 6
    the concept that something has a magnitude and can be represented in mathematical expressions by a constant or a variable wordnet
  2. 7
    A considerable measure or amount. countable, uncountable

    "The Boeing P-26A was the first all-metal monoplane fighter produced in quantity for the U.S. Army Air Corps."

  3. 8
    Property of a phenomenon, body, or substance, where the property has a magnitude that can be expressed as number and a reference. countable, uncountable
  4. 9
    Indicates that the entire preceding expression is henceforth considered a single object. countable, uncountable

    "x plus y quantity squared equals x squared plus 2xy plus y squared."

  5. 10
    Length of sounds. countable, uncountable

Etymology

From Middle English quantite, from Old French quantité, from Latin quantitās (“quantity”), from quantus (“how much”).

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