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

They also plan to integrate this method with volumetric holographic multiplexing techniques, which could allow multiple pages and channels of data to be stored at once.

From Science Daily

Published in Nature Cardiovascular Research, the study presents the first noninvasive approach for measuring "microvascular volumetric pulsatility" -- the rhythmic swelling and shrinking of tiny blood vessels -- in living humans.

From Science Daily

These “volumetric” components — rooms that often include built-in electrical, plumbing and cabinetry — are then transported to the site and assembled like building blocks using cranes.

From Los Angeles Times

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