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quantities

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/ˈkwɒn.tɪ.tiz/ English

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  1. A fundamental, generic term used when referring to the measurement (count, amount) of a scalar, vector, number of items or to some other way of denominating the value of a collection or group of items.“You have to choose between quantity and quality.”
  2. An indefinite amount of something.“Olive oil can be used practically in any quantity.”
  3. A specific measured amount.“Generally it should not be used in a quantity larger than 15 percent.”
  4. A considerable measure or amount.“The Boeing P-26A was the first all-metal monoplane fighter produced in quantity for the U.S. Army Air Corps.”

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