Quantity

usgb/ˈkwɑːntəti/
noun

The amount or number of something.

I was surprised by the large quantity of food at the party.
Visual representation of "quantity" - The amount or number of something

Often appears as...

  • large quantity
  • small quantity
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Context Matters

Use 'quantity' to discuss non-specific amounts in various situations, could be small or large.

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We need to check the quantity of supplies before the trip.
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Uncountable Nouns

'Quantity' often pairs with uncountable nouns like 'water' or 'sand'.

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Please measure the quantity of water in the tank.
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