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Meaning of the word volume in English

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volume

US /ˈvɑːl.juːm/
UK /ˈvɑːl.juːm/
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Noun

1.

the amount of space that a substance or object occupies, or that is enclosed within a container

Example:
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The volume of the box is 10 cubic meters.
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She measured the volume of water in the beaker.
Synonym:
capacitysizebulkmassextent
2.

the degree of loudness or the intensity of a sound

Example:
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Please turn down the volume on the TV.
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The music was playing at full volume.
Synonym:
loudnessamplitudesound levelintensity
3.

a book, especially one of a set or series

Example:
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She bought the first volume of the encyclopedia.
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The complete works are published in three volumes.
Synonym:
booktomeopuspublication
4.

the amount or quantity of something, especially when great

Example:
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The company handles a large volume of orders every day.
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There has been a high volume of traffic on the roads today.
Synonym:
quantityamountmassextentmagnitude
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