Meaning of the word quantity in English

What does quantity mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

quantity

US /ˈkwɑːn.t̬ə.t̬i/

UK /ˈkwɑːn.t̬ə.t̬i/

the amount or number of a material or immaterial thing not usually estimated by spatial extent or by other kinds of measure

Example:

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A large quantity of goods was shipped.

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The recipe calls for a small quantity of sugar.

Synonym:

amount number sum total volume

a specified or distinguished amount

Example:

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Please specify the quantity of items you wish to order.

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The report provides data on the quantity of rainfall.

Synonym:

quota portion allocation measure ration

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