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| 1. | [ noun ] how much there is of something that you can measure | |
| Synonyms: | amount measure quantum | |
| Related terms: | abstraction time_period probability volume value time_interval point fundamental_measure volume proof relative_quantity indefinite_quantity playing_period cordage system_of_measurement quantum octane_number time_unit linear_measure magnetisation magnetic_flux definite_quantity measure total standard nonstandard | |
| 2. | [ noun ] an adequate or large amount | |
| Examples: | "he had a quantity of ammunition" |
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| Related terms: | amount abundance sufficiency sufficient insufficient abundant scarce | |
| 3. | [ noun ] (mathematics) something that has a magnitude and can be represented in mathematical expressions by a constant or a variable | |
| Related terms: | concept difference product sum constant term variable binomial operand quotient proportional numerical_quantity quantum quantum parameter quantify | |
| Similar spelling: |
quintet |
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