volume

[vol-yoom, -yuhm]

noun

1. a collection of written or printed sheets bound together and constituting a book.

2. one book of a related set or series.

3. a set of issues of a periodical, often covering one year.

4. History/Historical.,  a roll of papyrus, parchment, or the like, or of manuscript.

5. the amount of space, measured in cubic units, that an object or substance occupies.

6. a mass or quantity, especially a large quantity, of something.

   a volume of mail.

7. amount; total.

   the volume of sales.

8. the degree of sound intensity or audibility; loudness.

   to turn up the volume on a radio.

9. fullness or quantity of tone.

volume

/ ˈvɒljuːm /

noun

1. V. the magnitude of the three-dimensional space enclosed within or occupied by an object, geometric solid, etc

2. a large mass or quantity

   the volume of protest

3. an amount or total

   the volume of exports

4. fullness or intensity of tone or sound

5. the control on a radio, etc, for adjusting the intensity of sound

6. a bound collection of printed or written pages; book

7. any of several books either bound in an identical format or part of a series

8. the complete set of issues of a periodical over a specified period, esp one year

9. history a roll or scroll of parchment, papyrus, etc

10. to convey much significant information

volume

1. The amount of space occupied by a three-dimensional object or region of space. Volumes are expressed in cubic units.

2. A measure of the loudness or intensity of a sound.

volume

1. In mathematics, the amount of space occupied by an object measured in three dimensions, expressed in cubic units. In physics, the loudness of a sound.

Word History and Origins

Origin of volume¹

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English volum(e), from Middle French, from Latin volūmen “roll (of sheets),” from volū- (base of volvere “to roll, turn, twist”) + -men, noun suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of volume¹

C14: from Old French volum, from Latin volūmen a roll, book, from volvere to roll up

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. speak volumes,

   1. to be very evident or significant.

      Her testimony spoke volumes.

   2. to be expressive or meaningful.

      Your eyes speak volumes.

see speak volumes.

Synonym Study

See size ¹.

Example Sentences

The chair of the public inquiry, Sir Wyn Williams, published the first part of his final report on 8 July and the second volume is expected next year.

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Targa said it expects Stakeholder to “generate unlevered adjusted free cash flow of approximately $200 million annually with minimal capital needs, very low integration costs and attractive acreage with a stable volume profile.”

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"The volume of overs we bowled in that first innings wasn't as it would be in a normal full day," said Carse, who has taken 41 wickets in his 10 Tests.

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In October, the World Trade Organization estimated that global merchandise trade volume would grow 2.4% this year, up from its August prediction of 0.9%.

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European law-enforcement authorities have boosted cooperation with African countries, but failed to keep pace with rising volumes.

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Related Words

• amount 
• figure 
• number 
• quantity 
• size 
• total