quantity
/ˈkwɒn.tɪ.ti/
A specific measured amount; A fundamental, generic term used when referring to the measurement of a scalar, vector, number of items or to some other way of denominating the value of a collection or group of items; An indefinite amount of something; A considerable measure or amount
- plural
- quantities
Meanings
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A specific measured amount
I prefer quality to quantity.
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Quality is more important than quantity.
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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
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An indefinite amount of something
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A considerable measure or amount
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Property of a phenomenon, body, or substance, where the property has a magnitude that can be expressed as number and a referencerare
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Indicates that the entire preceding expression is henceforth considered a single objectrare
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Length of soundsrare