volume

Definition

• n. the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
• n. a publication that is one of a set of several similar publications
• n. a relative amount
• n. the magnitude of sound (usually in a specified direction)

Word forms

Plural

volumes

Example sentences

1. n.

   The volume of the box is too large to fit in the car.

2. vi.

   The dog likes to volume itself in the blanket when it gets cold.

3. vt.

   She decided to volume her notes into a single binder for easy access.

4. a.

   There is a volume of work to be done before the deadline.

5. [计]

   The new software allows users to open multiple volume files at once.