quantity

/ˈkwɒntɪti/

amount or number of something

The store has a large quantity of apples in stock.

This means there are many apples available for purchase.

general

The amount or number of something, often measurable or countable.

The recipe requires a precise quantity of sugar.

This means you need to measure the exact amount of sugar needed.

The quantity of water in the bottle is sufficient for a day.

This means the bottle contains enough water for daily needs.

Often used in contexts where measurement or counting is important.

Collocations

large quantitya big amount of somethingsmall quantitya small amount of somethingprecise quantityan exact amount of something

prioritizing having more of something over having better versions of it

In scientific or technical contexts, 'quantity' often implies a measurable or countable amount.

Do not confuse 'quantity' with 'quality', which refers to the standard or grade of something.

From Old French 'quantité', from Latin 'quantitas', meaning 'how much' or 'how many'.

Often used in scientific, mathematical, or commercial contexts where exact measurements are important.

quant

relating to amount or measurement

root

-ity

a state or condition

suffix

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