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volumetric

American  
[vol-yuh-me-trik] / ˌvɒl jəˈmɛ trɪk /
Sometimes volumetrical

adjective

  1. of or relating to measurement by volume.


volumetric British  
/ vɒˈljuːmɪtrɪ, ˌvɒljʊˈmɛtrɪk /

adjective

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

    volumetric analysis

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

volumetric Scientific  
/ vŏl′y-mĕtrĭk /
  1. Relating to measurement by volume or to a unit that is used to measure volume.


Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of volumetric

1860–65; volu(me) + -metric ( def. )

Example Sentences

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Sonomura’s style is volumetric; he dares himself to discover unexpected axes of movement.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 11, 2026

"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

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

From Science Daily Feb. 21, 2024

In one of them, read in 1814, he explains the principles of volumetric analysis, in which he was one of the earliest workers.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 7, Slice 9 "Dagupan" to "David" by Various

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