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volume

[C/U] Both
pl: volumes

This word functions as a measure of magnitude across three distinct dimensions: physical space, auditory intensity, and textual quantity. When referring to sound, it carries a technical connotation of amplitude, often associated with control knobs or digital sliders. In a commercial or industrial sense, it describes a scale of operation. High volume implies mass production or heavy flow, shifting the focus from the quality of a single item to the sheer quantity of a collective whole.

Countable when referring to a physical book in a series. Uncountable when referring to the amount of space a liquid fills or the level of sound.

Meanings

Noun
[something]

The amount of space that a substance or object occupies.

"The volume of the container is two liters."

Noun
[something]

The degree of loudness or intensity of a sound.

"Please turn down the volume on the television."

Noun
[something]

A single book that is part of a larger series or set.

"I have read the first volume of the encyclopedia."

Noun
[something]

The quantity or amount of something, typically referring to a large mass.

"The volume of traffic on the highway increases during rush hour."

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