volume

B1
Pronunciation
/ˈvɒl.juːm/
/ˈvɑl.jum/
Noun
10 definition(s)
1 Definition

A three-dimensional measure of space that comprises a length, a width and a height. It is measured in units of cubic centimeters in metric, cubic inches or cubic feet in English measurement.

Example Sentences
  • The room is 9x12x8, so its volume is 864 cubic feet.
2 Definition

Strength of sound; loudness.

Example Sentences
  • Please turn down the volume on the stereo.
3 Definition

The issues of a periodical over a period of one year.

Example Sentences
  • I looked at this week's copy of the magazine. It was volume 23, issue 45.
4 Definition

A bound book.

5 Definition

A single book of a publication issued in multi-book format, such as an encyclopedia.

Example Sentences
  • The letter "G" was found in volume 4.
6 Definition

A roll or scroll, which was the form of ancient books.

7 Definition

Quantity.

Example Sentences
  • The volume of ticket sales decreased this week.
8 Definition

A rounded mass or convolution.

9 Definition

The total supply of money in circulation or, less frequently, total amount of credit extended, within a specified national market or worldwide.

10 Definition

An accessible storage area with a single file system, typically resident on a single partition of a hard disk.

Verb
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

To be conveyed through the air, waft.

2 Definition

To cause to move through the air, waft.

3 Definition

To swell.