cubage

noun

ˈkyü-bij How to pronounce cubage (audio)
Definition of cubagenext
as in capacity
the largest number or amount that something can hold pipes with a cubage of over 1,000 cubic meters

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for cubage
  1. capacity
  2. volume
Noun
  • The result — more non-essential referrals to specialists who are also capacity constrained.
    — Torie Bosch, STAT, 18 July 2026
  • The initial phase of the project will produce approximately 10,000 tonnes per year, with plans to expand capacity to 25,000 tonnes annually.
    — Maria Mocerino, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
Definition of capacity
Noun
  • Had the Italian not departed for such a substantial fee, then Eddie Howe would have been operating with an even more restricted budget, especially given the volume of incoming business Newcastle intend to conduct.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 18 July 2026
  • Increasing the volume of slurry stored in external tanks could also expand the battery’s energy capacity without significantly changing the core electrochemical system.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026
Definition of volume
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“Cubage.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cubage. Accessed 19 Jul. 2026.

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