Meaning & use

quantity

noun·Everyday

An amount or number of something that can be measured or counted.

See it in a sentence

The recipe calls for a small quantity of salt to balance the sweetness.

The factory can produce a large quantity of parts in a single shift.

A note on using this word

Quantity refers to how much or how many of something there is, as distinct from quality, which refers to how good it is.

Words with a similar meaning

amount

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