Definition of quantitynext
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as in amount
a given or particular mass or aggregate of matter they prepared a huge quantity of mashed potatoes for the feast

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Recent Examples of quantity For Ukraine, the technology could have particular value in artillery operations, where large quantities of ammunition must be transported and loaded repeatedly under combat conditions. Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026 Chatbots such as ChatGPT are large language models that were trained on vast quantities of text, images and videos from the internet. Los Angeles Times, 24 Mar. 2026 Zerzan appeared interested mainly in the quantity of regulations that AI could produce, not their quality. Jesse Coburn, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026 The idea is to produce about 50 times the quantity of chips specifically for AI applications that all of the world's major manufacturers (like TSMC and Samsung) make annually. New Atlas, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quantity
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Noun
  • These can be made to adapt to various movements (for example, lifting very heavy loads).
    Srishti Gupta, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
  • The elevator to it is fortified for heavy loads.
    Graham Womack, Sacbee.com, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • While wind and solar can generate huge amounts of energy, their intermittency and non-availability during peak demand hours present a major challenge for nations.
    Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 24 Mar. 2026
  • The amount beneficiaries receive varies based on several factors, including the number of people filing.
    Asher Notheis, The Washington Examiner, 24 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Amazon has tons to choose from, and with discounts reaching up to 48% off, this is your golden opportunity to upgrade from that beat up old backpack that’s been collecting dust in your closet.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Ford dreamed up the atomic-age Nucleon, powered by a tiny nugget of uranium and incidentally requiring tons of lead shielding to protect anyone who came within a football field of the thing.
    Patt Morrison, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Some students are not fans of the SmartPass hall pass technology used by dozens of New York City public schools.
    Dave Carlin, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
  • In November, the board granted parole to Gregory Lee Vogelsang, who was convicted in August 1999 of more than two dozen child molestation and kidnapping charges involving five boys.
    Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 27 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The frittata caprese resembled a flat, open-faced omelet with chunks of buffalo mozzarella, roasted tomato, and basil leaves strewn throughout.
    Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Mar. 2026
  • That said, these types of formulas often require a significant chunk of time for their magic to work.
    Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 23 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Past grand juries have issued reports raising awareness of shady land deals, questionable legislative appropriations and officials slow-walking public records requests.
    Alexandra Glorioso, Miami Herald, 26 Mar. 2026
  • Sinema, meanwhile, served from 2019 to 2025 and helped clinch a Biden-era bipartisan gun safety deal.
    Ramsey Touchberry, The Washington Examiner, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Seasonal Shopping Is Worth the Effort In-season produce is picked at peak ripeness, which means higher vitamin and mineral content, better flavor and lower prices driven by seasonal abundance.
    Allison Palmer, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 25 Mar. 2026
  • Both superpowers have understood that energy abundance is a strategic necessity.
    David Frykman, Fortune, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The pair are chaos agents who, in conferring the benefit of sudden wealth, lure the recipients into corruption.
    Richard Brody, New Yorker, 27 Mar. 2026
  • The order can directly affect your tax bracket, the longevity of your portfolio, and how much of your wealth continues to grow tax-advantaged.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Mar. 2026

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“Quantity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quantity. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.

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