volume (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈvɒl.juːm/
Definition
The amount of space that a substance or object occupies, or that is enclosed within a container.
Examples
The volume of the box is 10 cubic meters.
This recipe requires a large volume of water.
The company produces a huge volume of goods each year.
How to Use volume
- volume of (prepositional phrase)
- Used to specify what the volume refers to (e.g., volume of water, volume of business). — "The volume of sales increased significantly last quarter."
- turn up the volume (idiom)
- To increase the loudness of sound. — "He turned up the volume on the radio to hear the news."
- turn down the volume (idiom)
- To decrease the loudness of sound. — "She turned down the volume so her neighbors wouldn't complain."
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