quantity
/ˈkwɑn(t)ɪti/ noun B1- 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. · You have to choose between quantity and quality.
- An indefinite amount of something. · 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.
- A specific measured amount. · 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.
- A considerable measure or amount. · The Boeing P-26A was the first all-metal monoplane fighter produced in quantity for the U.S. Army Air Corps.
- Property of a phenomenon, body, or substance, where the property has a magnitude that can be expressed as number and a reference.
- Indicates that the entire preceding expression is henceforth considered a single object. · x plus y quantity squared equals x squared plus 2xy plus y squared.
- Length of sounds.
Plural quantities
From the library
The count took out a small quantity of this with a gilt spoon, and offered it to Morrel, fixing a long steadfast glance upon him.
The Peddler retraced his steps and refilled his panniers with a larger quantity of salt than before.
“Yes, but not against a strong dose; the poison will be changed, and the quantity increased.” He took the glass and raised it to his lips.
Noirtier, who sometimes rebuffed this little wretch—he therefore received the same quantity of the elixir; the same happened to Valentine, of whom he was jealous; he gave her the same dose as the others, and all was over for her as well as the rest.”
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