volumetric

American  

[vol-yuh-me-trik] / ˌvɒl yəˈmɛ trɪk /

Sometimes volumetrical

adjective

1. of or relating to measurement by volume.

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volumetric British  

/ vɒˈljuːmɪtrɪ, ˌvɒljʊˈmɛtrɪk /

adjective

1. of, concerning, or using measurement by volume Compare gravimetric

   volumetric analysis

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volumetric Scientific  

/ vŏl′y-mĕt′rĭk /

1. Relating to measurement by volume or to a unit that is used to measure volume.

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Other Word Forms

• volumetrically adverb
• volumetry noun

Etymology

Origin of volumetric

1860–65; volu(me) + -metric ( def. )

Example Sentences

"While the volumetric disruptions we are seeing are significant - arguably among the largest in recent history - the market is far more resilient than in the 1970s," she said.

From BBC • Mar. 30, 2026

Creators on Netflix are also using AI tools for their projects, including filmmakers for comedy “Happy Gilmore 2” using generative AI and volumetric capture technology to de-age characters.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 21, 2025

The volumetric, jug-like form of “Martinique” emphasizes clay’s eternal role as a vessel, which the artist fills with new meanings by virtue of her chosen forms and referents.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 1, 2024

In addition, it allows translating volumetric information on bone morphology and quality into mechanical information on bone strength.

From Science Daily • Feb. 21, 2024

Copper.—The fire assay for copper ores was abandoned years ago and the electrolytic method took its place; this in turn is now largely replaced by volumetric methods.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 2, Slice 7 "Arundel, Thomas" to "Athens" by Various