volumetric

American  

[vol-yuh-me-trik] / ˌvɒl jəˈmɛ trɪk /

Sometimes volumetrical

adjective

1. of or relating to measurement by volume.

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volumetric British  

/ 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

• volumetry
  noun
• volumetrically
  adverb

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Etymology

Origin of volumetric

1860–65; volu(me) + -metric ( def. )

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Example Sentences

See Examples For:

volumetric

"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

On testing all the scaffolds on mouse models with induced volumetric muscle loss, the researchers observed a significant increase in the overall number of muscle cells in PCM-treated mice compared to the other groups.

From Science Daily ● Jan. 24, 2024

It is used as an indicator in volumetric silver assaying, and for the separation of iodine from bromine.

From A Text-book of Assaying: For the Use of Those Connected with Mines. by Cornelius Beringer

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