volume

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volume

The child turns down the volume on the television.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The magnitude or loudness of sound: "Volume" refers to the intensity or level of sound, often adjustable on devices.
    • A single book within a set or series: "Volume" can denote one physical book that is part of a larger, multi-book work.
    • The amount of three-dimensional space occupied by an object: In mathematics and physics, "volume" is the measure of space inside a three-dimensional object.
    • A quantity or amount of something: "Volume" can refer to a relative amount or quantity of a substance, often in a mixture.
    • A large mass or quantity: "Volume" can describe a great amount or bulk of something.
Usage Examples

  • Sound Magnitude:

    • Please turn down the volume; the music is too loud.
    • She adjusted the volume on the television to hear the news.

  • Book in a Series:

    • The encyclopedia's final volume covers topics from S to Z.
    • I borrowed the first volume of the biography from the library.

  • Three-Dimensional Space:

    • The volume of the cube is calculated by multiplying its length, width, and height.
    • Scientists measured the volume of water displaced by the object.

  • Relative Amount:

    • The recipe calls for one volume of vinegar to two volumes of oil.
    • Add three volumes of distilled water to the concentrate.

  • Large Quantity:

    • The factory produces a high volume of cars each day.
    • A great volume of paperwork arrived after the holiday.
Advanced Usage

  • "to speak volumes": To convey a great deal of meaning or information without words; to be very revealing.

    • Her confident smile spoke volumes about her preparation for the interview.
    • The empty streets spoke volumes about the effectiveness of the lockdown.

  • "in volume": Referring to the bulk or large-scale aspect of something.

    • Buying rice in volume is more economical for the restaurant.
Variants and Related Words
  • Voluminous (adj): Of great volume, size, or extent; (of clothing) loose and ample.
    • She took voluminous notes during the lecture.
    • He wore a voluminous coat.
Synonyms
  • Sound: Loudness, amplitude, level.
  • Book: Tome, installment, part.
  • Space: Capacity, cubic content, bulk.
  • Quantity: Amount, measure, proportion.
Related Phrases

  • Volume control: The knob, button, or interface used to adjust sound loudness.

    • The volume control on my headphones is broken.

  • Volume discount: A price reduction given for buying a large quantity.

    • We qualified for a volume discount by ordering more than 100 units.
Related Idioms
  • Pump up the volume: To increase the sound level or, figuratively, to increase intensity or excitement.
    • The DJ pumped up the volume for the final song.
    • We need to pump up the volume on our marketing campaign.
volume

The child turns down the volume on the television.

Noun
  1. the magnitude of sound (usually in a specified direction)
    • the kids played their music at full volume
  2. a relative amount
    • mix one volume of the solution with ten volumes of water
  3. a publication that is one of a set of several similar publications
    • the third volume was missing
    • he asked for the 1989 volume of the Annual Review
  4. physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together
    • he used a large book as a doorstop
  5. the property of something that is great in magnitude
    • it is cheaper to buy it in bulk
    • he received a mass of correspondence
    • the volume of exports
  6. the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
    • the gas expanded to twice its original volume

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