quantity
quantity is a polysyllabic word with 3 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, quantity is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofquantity
- A fundamental, generic term used when referring to the measurement (count, amount) of a scalar, vector, number of items or to some other way of denominating the value of a collection or group of items.
Example: "You have to choose between quantity and quality."
- An indefinite amount of something.
Example: "Olive oil can be used practically in any quantity."
- A specific measured amount.
Example: "Generally it should not be used in a quantity larger than 15 percent."
- A considerable measure or amount.
Example: "The Boeing P-26A was the first all-metal monoplane fighter produced in quantity for the U.S. Army Air Corps."
- Property of a phenomenon, body, or substance, where the property has a magnitude that can be expressed as number and a reference.
- Indicates that the entire preceding expression is henceforth considered a single object.
Example: "x plus y quantity squared equals x squared plus 2xy plus y squared."
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