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Definition quantity in British English

quantity noun

noun
/ˈkwɒntəti/

money, success

1

the amount of something

Example

They monitor both the quantity and quality of materials used.

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1.1

a particular amount of something

Example

Saturated fats can be bad for your health if consumed in large quantities.

Example

Police found a small quantity of drugs on the premises.

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1.2

a large amount of something

Example

I was astonished by the sheer quantity of stuff in the trunk.

Example

Like most things, it is cheaper when bought in quantity.

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Definition quantity in British English