volume

noun

ˈväl-(ˌ)yüm How to pronounce volume (audio)
Definition of volumenext
1
as in ton
a considerable amount we can only make money if we sell our goods in volume

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2
as in amount
a given or particular mass or aggregate of matter produces great volumes of work each day

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3
as in book
a set of printed sheets of paper bound together between covers and forming a work of fiction or nonfiction reissued the trilogy in a single volume

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4
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 While all of this is sorted out, the city has brought in additional customer service representatives to help with the high volume of calls. — Erin Jones, CBS News, 15 Oct. 2026 South Lake Tahoe had a huge 195% increase in search volume year-over-year, per the report. — Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026 For fine hair, ask for some internal movement, and for a thicker or textured style, remove some volume in the interior while preserving the outside perimeter of the hair. — Loren Savini, Allure, 14 Oct. 2026 Making a coupe version and spreading the cost between Cadillac, Buick, and Chevrolet to ensure proper production volumes would make sense. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 14 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for volume
Recent Examples of Synonyms for volume
  1. ton
  2. amount
  3. book
  4. capacity
  5. loads
  6. quantity
  7. paperback
  8. dozen
Noun
  • Roan, for her part, wears pale green eye shadow accented by mod-style graphic eyeliner and tons of pink blush, plus some high-contrast strawberry blonde streaks in her signature red hair.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 Oct. 2026
  • For the ship’s company, the key task of the autumn is to turn 80,000 tons of military hardware into a working aircraft carrier sbeginning with resuming air operations.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of ton
Noun
  • This amount is roughly equivalent to two days of production shut down by the storm.
    — Erika Angulo, NBC news, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The Philippines has revamped its International Co-Production Fund (ICOF) around two tracks, with the amount of cash on offer tied to the size of the Filipino stake in a project.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Oct. 2026
Definition of amount
Noun
  • This is the room to book if staying a while and traveling with a kid who can comfortably sleep on the large couch on the lower level.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Oct. 2026
  • There are other things about this book that are insightful and poignant about the nature of being a human.
    — Jasmine Vojdani, Vulture, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of book
Noun
  • Buntar plans to use the funding to increase manufacturing capacity, recruit engineering and operations talent, and expand beyond intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance into other defense and civilian applications.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026
  • The 16,900-capacity arena, also home to the NBA’s Atlanta Hawks, has hosted the Dream’s playoff appearances this season.
    — Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 10 Oct. 2026
Definition of capacity
Noun
  • This is the kind of test that quickly separates a power station that merely has an impressive number printed on its case from one with an inverter and battery management system capable of handling tough, real-world loads.
    — Michael Lydick, PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Data collected from the test rig could allow manufacturers to design heat pumps and heat exchangers for high temperatures, large loads, and changing conditions.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2026
Definition of loads
Noun
  • The start of initial production marks a manufacturing milestone for the cxMHR, but Leonardo DRS has not disclosed production quantities, customer orders, delivery schedules, or a timeline for operational deployment in its announcement.
    — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 14 Oct. 2026
  • Devices that move tiny quantities of fluid have potential applications in microfluidics and minimally invasive medical technologies, where controlling flow through narrow channels can be challenging.
    — Mike McRae October 12, New Atlas, 13 Oct. 2026
Definition of quantity
Noun
  • Also on the lobby level, a corner shop sells downloadable newspapers and magazines, snacks, and classic Penguin paperbacks.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The work earned Barber the admiration of President Bill Clinton and became a best-seller in paperback following the 9/11 attacks.
    — Ishaan Tharoor, New Yorker, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of paperback
Noun
  • To profile their activity in patients with SCLC, the researchers analyzed tumor samples and non-affected biopsies from a dozen patients using single-cell RNA sequencing and immunophenotyping.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
  • Coming from at least three continents, the cast comprises a dozen players, most of whom have collaborated with Ambarchi or appeared on his excellent label, Black Truffle.
    — Grayson Haver Currin, Pitchfork, 15 Oct. 2026
Definition of dozen

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“Volume.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volume. Accessed 17 Oct. 2026.

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