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 Blade and Bow 30-Year-Old Cask Strength Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey will arrive in limited quantities beginning in November. — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2026 Several speakers noted that while fish species are declining dramatically, about 80% of the water that’s diverted and pumped in California is used for agriculture, and vast quantities of almonds and pistachios are being shipped overseas. — Ian James, Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2026 According to the indictment, Laurent, Butler, Roy, Harris, and Nival allegedly purchased cocaine and crack from Smith and sold it in smaller quantities to their customers. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 30 Oct. 2026 Lacob already envisions their menstrual fluid data being able to reveal vital information about the ovarian environment, giving insights into not just the quantity, but the quality of eggs, a frequent blind spot in fertility care. — Fiorella Valdesolo, Allure, 30 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for quantity
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quantity
Noun
  • The elasticity of the cloud isn’t available in an air-gapped on-premise environment; hence, the size needs to account for the peak loads.
    — Karan Alang, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
  • PlusAI is a company working on autonomous trucking solutions with Nvidia, and the sand was in the trailers to simulate freight loads.
    — Nick Indge, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Hover over a circleTap on a circle to see the amount of the bet and when it was made.
    — New Yorker, New Yorker, 8 Nov. 2026
  • In summary, the researchers created a temperature-sensing system that runs on an infinitesimal amount of electricity drawn from ambient radiation by a dedicated graphene energy harvester.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 8 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • The machine uses a Volvo Penta electric driveline and is rated to lay up to 551 US tons (500 tonnes) of asphalt per hour without producing exhaust emissions at the work site.
    — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The combined weight of each transport is approximately 800,000 pounds (400 tons), which will be offloaded from the NIPSCO’s rail spur in Valparaiso.
    — Jim Masters, Chicago Tribune, 10 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • About a dozen pay-raise charter amendments have failed since the 1960s.
    — Douglas Hanks, Miami Herald, 4 Nov. 2026
  • Davis announced plans to retire in July 2025, setting off a frenzied dash of more than a dozen candidates to represent one of America’s bluest congressional districts.
    — Gregory Royal Pratt, Chicago Tribune, 4 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • That group and other environmental organizations have also argued the chunk of the Sacramento Valley that could soon be flooded is composed of rich oak woodland habitat occupied by an untold number of wildlife species.
    — Andrew Graham, Sacbee.com, 5 Nov. 2026
  • Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy spent a good chunk of his weekly visit with reporters detailing breakdowns that led to last weekend’s crushing loss at Denver.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 5 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • In a similar situation last year, the Dodgers brought him back on a one-year deal.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 11 Nov. 2026
  • The Russian and Ukrainian governments remain far apart on key elements of any prospective deal.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 11 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • Indeed, in a separate 2025 study led by Cordiner, the JWST found 3I/ATLAS to have one of the greatest abundances of carbon dioxide ever seen in a comet.
    — Keith Cooper, Space.com, 2 Nov. 2026
  • That abundance could reduce dependence on lithium mining and price fluctuations.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026
Noun
  • This is a one-time, 5% tax on the wealth of California billionaires.
    — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 3 Nov. 2026
  • The One Big Beautiful Bill eliminated the estate tax, which applies to the wealth of large estates.
    — Jack Harvel, Kansas City Star, 2 Nov. 2026

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“Quantity.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quantity. Accessed 11 Nov. 2026.

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