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Quantities

/ˈkwɒn.tɪ.tiz/

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.

📖 Definitions of "Quantities"

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.

    "You have to choose between quantity and quality."

  2. 2

    An indefinite amount of something.

    "Olive oil can be used practically in any quantity."

  3. 3

    A specific measured amount.

    "Generally it should not be used in a quantity larger than 15 percent."

  4. 4

    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."

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