amount
noun
the sum total of two or more quantities or sums; aggregate.
Example Sentences
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Different types of crude oil can be refined into different products in varying amounts, each with their own price.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 23, 2026
These proteins, known as cytokines, help immune cells communicate but can also intensify inflammation when produced in excessive amounts.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 22, 2026
The syrupy strings, treacly piano and awed choral vocals conjure an atmosphere of strained enchantment, suggesting a film burdened by fatal amounts of whimsy and emotional manipulation.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 22, 2026
The decision does not, however, mean that Nepal will immediately receive the funding, which amounts to less than 0.5 percent of the government's $4.78 billion estimate for reconstruction.
From Barron's ● Oct. 22, 2026
I decided to do what I’d learned at Ari’s Cakes—make a few small batches of cupcake batter, each with different amounts of sugar.
From "From the Desk of Zoe Washington" by Janae Marks
