English · Science & Technology
quantity
/ˈkwɒn.tɪ.ti/
[/ˈkwɒn.tɪ.ti/]
an amount of something
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A quantity is an amount or number of something. In science, quantities such as mass and length are measured.
Example
Measure the quantity of water in the beaker.
Measure the quantity of water in the beaker.
Etymology
From Latin 'quantitas' meaning greatness or amount.
How & Where It’s Used
Used for measurable amounts in maths and science.