Quantity
Definition of Quantity
Quan´ti`ty | n. | 1. | | | 1. | (Logic) The attribute of being so much, and not more or less; the property of being measurable, or capable of increase and decrease, multiplication and division; greatness; and more concretely, that which answers the question "How much?"; measure in regard to bulk or amount; determinate or comparative dimensions; measure; amount; bulk; extent; size. | | 2. | (Math.) That which can be increased, diminished, or measured; especially (Math.), anything to which mathematical processes are applicable. | | 3. | A determinate or estimated amount; a sum or bulk; a certain portion or part; sometimes, a considerable amount; a large portion, bulk, or sum; as, a medicine taken in quantities, that is, in large quantities. |
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