Definitions for quantityˈkwɒn tɪ ti

quan•ti•tyˈkwɒn tɪ ti(n.)(pl.)-ties.

an indefinite or aggregate amount:
a quantity of sugar.
a specified amount:
in the quantities called for.
a considerable or great amount:
to buy food in quantity.
the property of magnitude involving comparability with other magnitudes. something having magnitude or extent, amount, or the like. magnitude, size, volume, area, or length.
Category: Math
the amount, degree, etc., in terms of which another can be greater or lesser.
the character of a proposition as singular, universal, or particular.
Category: Philosphy
the relative duration of a speech sound, esp. a vowel, or a syllable; length.
Category: Phonetics, Prosody
any person, thing, or factor taken into consideration:
The nominee was an unknown quantity.

1250–1300; < OF < L quantitās fr. quant(us) how much

measure, quantity, amount(noun)
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
quantity(noun)
an adequate or large amount
"he had a quantity of ammunition"
quantity(noun)
the concept that something has a magnitude and can be represented in mathematical expressions by a constant or a variable

quantity(noun)ˈkwɒn tɪ ti
how much or how many there is; = amount, number
Police found a large quantity of marijuana.; products ordered in small quantities

quantity(Noun)
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.
quantity(Noun)
An indefinite amount of something.
quantity(Noun)
A specific measured amount.
quantity(Noun)
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.
quantity(Noun)
Property of a phenomenon, body, or substance, where the property has a magnitude that can be expressed as number and a reference.
quantity(Noun)
Indicates that the entire preceding expression is henceforth considered a single object.
x plus y quantity squared equals x squared plus 2xy plus y squared.

Origin: From quantitas, from quantus.

Quantity(verb)
to modify or qualify with respect to quantity; to fix or express the quantity of; to rate
Quantity(noun)
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
Quantity(noun)
the extent or extension of a general conception, that is, the number of species or individuals to which it may be applied; also, its content or comprehension, that is, the number of its constituent qualities, attributes, or relations
Quantity(noun)
the measure of a syllable; that which determines the time in which it is pronounced; as, the long or short quantity of a vowel or syllable
Quantity(noun)
the relative duration of a tone
Quantity(noun)
that which can be increased, diminished, or measured; especially (Math.), anything to which mathematical processes are applicable
Quantity(noun)
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

Quantity
This term is used to express arrangements of electrical connections for giving the largest quantity of current, as a quantity armature, meaning one wound for low resistance. A battery is connected in quantity when the cells are all in parallel. It is the arrangement giving the largest current through a very small external resistance. The term is now virtually obsolete (Daniell); "in surface," "in parallel," or "in multiple arc" is used.
Quantity
Electro-magnetic. Quantity is determined electro-magnetically by the measurement of current intensity for a second of time: its dimensions are therefore given by multiplying intensity or current strength by time. The dimensions of intensity are ( (M^.5) * (L^.5) ) / T therefore the dimensions of electro-magnetic quantity are ( ( (M^.5) * (L^.5) ) / T ) * T = ( (M^.5) * (L^.5) )