quantity

Plural

quantities

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.
   • 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.

3. 3.A specific measured amount.

   • Generally it should not be used in a quantity larger than 15 percent.
   • This bag would normally cost $497.50 for a quantity of 250, at a price of $1.99 per piece.

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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• amount
• measure