Definition of volumenext
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as in amount
a given or particular mass or aggregate of matter produces great volumes of work each day

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as in capacity
the largest number or amount that something can hold state the barrel's volume in terms of gallons

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How is the word volume different from other nouns like it?

The words bulk and mass are common synonyms of volume. While all three words mean "the aggregate that forms a body or unit," volume applies to an aggregate without shape or outline and capable of flowing or fluctuating.

a tremendous volume of water

When can bulk be used instead of volume?

The meanings of bulk and volume largely overlap; however, bulk implies an aggregate that is impressively large, heavy, or numerous.

the darkened bulk of the skyscrapers

When might mass be a better fit than volume?

The words mass and volume are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, mass suggests an aggregate made by piling together things of the same kind.

a mass of boulders

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Recent Examples of volume Of the $350 million in SpaceX options premium traded Friday, $290 million was tied to puts, and seven of the top 10 contracts traded by volume were puts, according to data from SpotGamma. Oliver Renick, CNBC, 17 July 2026 Other companies do a much bigger volume of business with a much narrower product line. Scott Horsley, NPR, 17 July 2026 Grande’s eyes are one of the most recognizable parts of her look, and Anthony says the effect comes down to placement rather than product volume. Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026 There's a red-orange switch underneath the volume and power buttons that toggles Game Mode on. Florence Ion, PC Magazine, 17 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for volume
Recent Examples of Synonyms for volume
Noun
  • Charlotteans illegally dump about 10 tons of trash every single day — much of it large, bulky items — and the city has to divert garbage crews from normal routes to collect it.
    Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 24 July 2026
  • The World Gold Council has more recently put the figure at 161 tons.
    German Padinger, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Noun
  • Because poppy seeds come from the same plant species used to produce opiates, consuming large amounts can sometimes lead to detectable levels of opiate compounds in urine tests.
    Daryl Austin, USA Today, 19 July 2026
  • Consider soil type, amount of sun, moisture, drainage and your design requirements.
    Tim Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026
Noun
  • The film industry frequently mines the publishing industry for books to turn into films.
    Suzanne Van Atten, AJC.com, 19 July 2026
  • This comes with early access to RSVP for the tour, as well as a custom mai tai glass and a passport-like book to collect stamps at each home bar.
    Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 18 July 2026
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
Noun
  • Transformers require specialized vehicles and heavy-duty trailers capable of carrying oversized loads.
    Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 18 July 2026
  • Flawless routines and loads of amenities were once seen as the ultimate pillars of hospitality.
    Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • The number to beat seems to be 15-30% depending on the platform, market, and other factors, and that’s where Fora’s quantity seems to be yielding leverage.
    Jacques Ledbetter, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
  • The element is radioactive, highly reactive, and available only in tiny quantities.
    Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026
Noun
  • The paperback edition of his translation of Homer’s Odyssey was released in April by the University of Chicago Press.
    Daniel Mendelsohn, The New York Review of Books, 15 July 2026
  • During intermission, people thumbed through the small paperback with its stars-and-stripes cover, afterwards, slipping it into their purses and pockets.
    Chloe Veltman, NPR, 10 July 2026
Noun
  • Two men once picked up Chaudhary and a friend and drove them against their will to a hostel an hour away, where more than a dozen other men were waiting.
    ABC News, ABC News, 23 July 2026
  • The adjoining high-rise, built in 1960, was expanded with a 16-story addition that horizontally bumped out the existing top dozen floors and put four more stories on the top.
    Andrew Rice, Curbed, 23 July 2026

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“Volume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volume. Accessed 24 Jul. 2026.

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