quantity

CEFRB1

/ˈkwɒn.tɪ.ti/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    An amount or number of something.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A specific measured amount.

Examples

  • In general, consumers prefer quantity to quality.

  • Please inform us as to what quantity you can deliver at regular intervals.

At a glance

Sits at B1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3
Synonyms
3

Also pronounced

  • [ˈkʰwɑn(ɾ)ɨɾi]
  • [ˈkʰwɑn(tʰ)ɨtʰi]

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. An indefinite amount of something.

  2. 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.

  3. A considerable measure or amount.

More examples

In context

  • These goods are greater in quantity than in quality.

  • Olive oil can be used practically in any quantity.

  • You have to choose between quantity and quality.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From Middle English quantite, from Old French quantité, from Latin quantitās (“quantity”), from quantus (“how much”).