quantity

noun

1. 1

   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.

   You have to choose between quantity and quality.

2. 2

   An indefinite amount of something.

   Some soap making oils are best as base oils, used in a larger quantity in the soap, while other oils are best added in a small quantity.

   Olive oil can be used practically in any quantity.

3. 3

   A specific measured amount.

   This bag would normally cost $497.50 for a quantity of 250, at a price of $1.99 per piece.

   Generally it should not be used in a quantity larger than 15 percent.

4. 4

   A considerable measure or amount.

   The Boeing P-26A was the first all-metal monoplane fighter produced in quantity for the U.S. Army Air Corps.

5. 5

   Property of a phenomenon, body, or substance, where the property has a magnitude that can be expressed as number and a reference.

6. 6

   Indicates that the entire preceding expression is henceforth considered a single object.

   x plus y quantity squared equals x squared plus 2xy plus y squared.

   For problems 58-67, translate each word phrase into an algebraic expression. […] 65. x plus 9, the quantity squared

   The second, (#92;sumx)², read "summation of x, quantity squared," tells us to first add up all the xs to get #92;sumx and then square #92;sumx to get (#92;sumx)².

   ANN. ra quantity cubed. SERGE LANG. That's right, (ra)³.

7. 7

   Length of sounds.

Forms

plural

quantities