QUANTITY: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for QUANTITY?

Need another word that means the same as “quantity”? Find 29 synonyms and 30 related words for “quantity” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Quantity” are: amount, measure, number, total, aggregate, sum, quota, group, size, mass, weight, volume, bulk, load, consignment, expanse, extent, length, area, an amount, a number, a good few, a good number, a lot, a large amount, good deal, great deal, a good deal, a great deal

Quantity as a Noun

Definitions of "Quantity" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “quantity” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The perceived length of a vowel sound or syllable.
• The concept that something has a magnitude and can be represented in mathematical expressions by a constant or a variable.
• An adequate or large amount.
• The amount or number of a material or abstract thing not usually estimated by spatial measurement.
• A value or component that may be expressed in numbers.
• The figure or symbol representing a quantity.
• A certain, usually specified, amount or number of something.
• How much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify.
• A considerable number or amount of something.

Synonyms of "Quantity" as a noun (29 Words)

a good deal	Moral excellence or admirableness.
a good few	Benefit.
a good number	Moral excellence or admirableness.
a great deal	A person who has achieved distinction and honor in some field.
a large amount	A garment size for a large person.
a lot	A large number or amount or extent.
a number	A symbol used to represent a number.
aggregate	A whole formed by combining several separate elements. The specimen is an aggregate of rock and mineral fragments.
amount	How much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify. An adequate amount of food for four people.
an amount	How much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify.
area	A particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography. Rural areas of Britain.
bulk	Large in quantity. The port is specially designed for the largest dry bulk vessels.
consignment	A batch of goods destined for or delivered to someone. A consignment of drugs.
expanse	A wide scope. The green expanse of the forest.
extent	The size or scale of something. To a certain extent she was right.
good deal	Moral excellence or admirableness.
great deal	A person who has achieved distinction and honor in some field.
group	A combination of atoms having a recognizable identity in a number of compounds. I now belong to my local drama group.
length	The length of a horse boat etc as a measure of the lead in a race. He awkwardly lowered his length into the small car.
load	The amount of electricity supplied by a generating system at any given time. I do at least six loads of washing a week.
mass	The common people generally. A mass of cyclists.
measure	Measuring instrument having a sequence of marks at regular intervals used as a reference in making measurements. The dimensions were in imperial measure.
number	The number is used in calling a particular telephone. The weight of numbers turned the battle against them.
quota	A limitation on imports. The quota for Japanese imports was negotiated.
size	A person or garment corresponding to a particular numbered size. Firms of all sizes.
sum	The choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience. He borrowed a large sum.
total	A quantity obtained by the addition of a group of numbers. He scored a total of thirty three points.
volume	Physical objects consisting of a number of pages bound together. The kids played their music at full volume.
weight	A unit used to measure weight. He was at least fifteen stone in weight.

Usage Examples of "Quantity" as a noun

• Many people like to buy in quantity.
• He had a quantity of ammunition.
• A small quantity of food.
• She was able to drink quantities of beer without degenerating into giggles.
• If taken in large quantities, the drug can result in liver failure.
• The quantity and quality of the fruit can be controlled.

Associations of "Quantity" (30 Words)

ammeter	A meter that measures the flow of electrical current in amperes.
amount	Be tantamount or equivalent to. Their actions amounted to a conspiracy.
calculate	Make a mathematical calculation or computation. The program can calculate the number of words that will fit in the space available.
compute	Make a mathematical calculation or computation. The idea just doesn t compute.
count	Take account of. He hopes his sporting attitude will count in his favour.
digit	A finger or toe in human beings or corresponding body part in other vertebrates. 0 and 1 are digits.
estimate	Judge tentatively or form an estimate of quantities or time. I estimate this chicken to weigh three pounds.
gauge	Measure the dimensions of an object with a gauge. The line was laid to a gauge of 2 ft 9 ins.
magnitude	A number assigned to the ratio of two quantities two quantities are of the same order of magnitude if one is less than 10 times as large as the other the number of magnitudes that the quantities differ is specified to within a power of 10. Events of tragic magnitude.
measurable	Capable of being measured. A measurable figure in literature.
measure	Express as a number or measure or quantity. Children were evacuated as a precautionary measure.
measurement	The size, length, or amount of something, as established by measuring. A hand is a measurement used for measuring horses.
micrometer	A metric unit of length equal to one millionth of a meter.
number	Determine the number or amount of. The form of English pronouns reflects their number and gender.
numeral	Of or relating to or denoting numbers. A numeral adjective.
numerate	Able to understand and use numbers. Teachers should ensure that their pupils are literate and numerate.
numeration	A method or process of numbering, counting, or computing.
numerical	Relating to or expressed as a number or numbers. The lists are in numerical order.
percentage	An amount, such as an allowance or commission, that is a proportion of a larger sum of money. The percentage of Caesareans at the hospital was three per cent higher than the national average.
plumb	Adjust with a plumb line so as to make vertical. Fell plumb in the middle of the puddle.
quantifiable	Capable of being quantified. The benefits are not easily quantifiable.
quantify	Define the application of (a term or proposition) by the use of all, some, etc., e.g. ‘for all x if x is A then x is B’. Can you quantify your results.
quota	A limitation on imports. The county is falling short of its quota of blood donations.
subtrahend	The number to be subtracted from the minuend.
sum	Be a summary of. The abstract summarizes the main ideas in the paper.
surveying	The work of examining and reporting on the general condition of a building, especially for a prospective buyer. Many estate agents have no expertise in property surveying.
tachometer	An instrument which measures the working speed of an engine (especially in a road vehicle), typically in revolutions per minute.
touchstone	A piece of fine-grained dark schist or jasper formerly used for testing alloys of gold by observing the colour of the mark which they made on it. They tend to regard grammar as the touchstone of all language performance.
voltmeter	An instrument for measuring electric potential in volts.
yardstick	A ruler or tape that is three feet long. League tables are not the only yardstick of schools performance.