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Quantity

(n) /ˈkwɒntəti/
Quantity

Meaning

The amount or number of a material or abstract thing not usually estimated by spatial measurement.

Pronunciation

UK ˈkwɒntəti

US ˈkwɑːntəti

Example Sentences

  • While it might seem like a large quantity, by comparison Facebook has an average of 3 million new posts per minute.
  • With this vast quantity of numbers eBay does not create an annual report on how many items are sold within a year.
  • In perfect competition, the quantity demanded and the quantity supplied will be equal.
  • The quality of homework matters much more than the quantity given to students.

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