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quantity */*/ — UK [ˈkwɒntətɪ] / US [ˈkwɑntətɪ] noun Word forms quantity : singular quantity plural quantities Metaphor: Changes in quantities and amounts are like movements up and down. People think of large quantities as being in a high position and small… … English dictionary
Quantity theory of money — In economics, the quantity theory of money is a theory emphasizing the positive relationship of overall prices or the nominal value of expenditures to the quantity of money. Origins and development of the quantity theory The quantity theory… … Wikipedia
Quantity surveyor — A quantity surveyor (QS) or cost engineer is a professional person working within the construction industry. The role of the QS is, in general terms, to manage and control costs within construction projects and may involve the use of a range of… … Wikipedia
quantity — [[t]kwɒ̱ntɪti[/t]] ♦♦♦ quantities 1) N VAR A quantity is an amount that you can measure or count. ...a small quantity of water. ...vast quantities of food... The bowl needs to be re frozen after each use, so it takes a long time to make a large… … English dictionary
quantity — quan|ti|ty [ kwantəti ] noun ** uncount the amount of something: They monitor both the quantity and the quality of materials used. a. count or uncount a particular amount of something: Saturated fats can be bad for your health if consumed in… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
Quantity numbers — ◊ GRAMMAR Quantities and amounts of things are often referred to using numbers. See entries at ↑ Numbers and fractions and ↑ Measurements. ◊ general determiners You can use general determiners such as some , any , all , every , and much to talk… … Useful english dictionary
quantity numbers — ◊ GRAMMAR Quantities and amounts of things are often referred to using numbers. See entries at ↑ Numbers and fractions and ↑ Measurements. ◊ general determiners You can use general determiners such as some , any , all , every , and much to talk… … Useful english dictionary
like — I. verb (liked; liking) Etymology: Middle English, from Old English līcian; akin to Old English gelīc alike Date: before 12th century transitive verb 1. chiefly dialect to be suitable or agreeable to < I like onions but they don t like me > 2 … New Collegiate Dictionary
quantity — /kwon ti tee/, n., pl. quantities. 1. a particular or indefinite amount of anything: a small quantity of milk; the ocean s vast quantity of fish. 2. an exact or specified amount or measure: Mix the ingredients in the quantities called for. 3. a… … Universalium
quantity — quan•ti•ty [[t]ˈkwɒn tɪ ti[/t]] n. pl. ties 1) an indefinite or aggregate amount: a quantity of sugar[/ex] 2) a specified amount: in the quantities called for[/ex] 3) a considerable or great amount: to buy food in quantity[/ex] 4) math. a) the… … From formal English to slang
