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quantity.

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.

8 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkwɒn.tɪ.ti/Received-Pronunciation/ˈkwɑn(t)ɪti/General-American[ˈkʰwɑn(ɾ)ɨɾi]General-American[ˈkʰwɑn(tʰ)ɨtʰi]General-American
  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. 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.
    Olive oil can be used practically in any quantity.
  3. 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.
    Generally it should not be used in a quantity larger than 15 percent.
  4. 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.
  5. Property of a phenomenon, body, or substance, where the property has a magnitude that can be expressed as number and a reference.

    countable · uncountable
  6. 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.
  7. Length of sounds.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

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

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