cubages

noun

plural of cubage
as in capacities
the largest number or amount that something can hold pipes with a cubage of over 1,000 cubic meters

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  1. capacities
  2. volumes
Noun
  • The mathematics may accurately describe how quantum objects manifest through states, transformations and measurements without yet providing a complete account of what gives those objects their identity, capacities and coherence.
    — Pravir Malik, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026
  • The yacht also comes with large tank capacities, space for spares and equipment, accessible systems, and a large garage, allowing seafarers to spend more time away from the shore.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 24 Sep. 2026
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Noun
  • This is Maria describing the Proust volumes, but for me those words apply to Robert Caro.
    — Scott Tobias, Vulture, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Cotton led the way in that charge, with 82 percent of participants’ total cotton sourcing coming from these programs compared to 38 percent of total global cotton production volumes.
    — Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026
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“Cubages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cubages. Accessed 2 Oct. 2026.

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