quantities
/ˈkwɑːntɪtiz/
NOUN
1. Amounts or numbers of things
The amounts or numbers of things that can be counted, measured, or expressed numerically.
1.1. Measurable amounts and quantities
Refers to the amounts, sizes, or volumes of substances, materials, or other measurable things.
Synonyms
- amounts
- measures
- volumes
- masses
- magnitudes
- proportions
- portions
- totals
- sums
- quanta
Antonyms
- shortages
- deficiencies
- scarcities
- paucities
- insufficiencies
Examples
- The factory produces large quantities of electronic components every day.
- The laboratory measured the quantities of chemicals required for the experiment.
Related Words
- quantity
- measurement
- magnitude
- volume
- extent
- capacity
- proportion
1.2. Large or abundant amounts
Refers to considerable or plentiful amounts of something, often emphasizing abundance or a large number.
Synonyms
- abundances
- plenitudes
- profusions
- plethoras
- multitudes
- myriads
- heaps
- loads
- masses
- piles
- tons
- boatloads
- oodles
- scads
Antonyms
- scarcity
- dearth
- paucity
- shortages
- lack
- deficiency
- insufficiency
Examples
- The region produces enormous quantities of fresh fruit during the harvest season.
- The charity received large quantities of food and clothing from local communities.
Related Words
- abundance
- surplus
- excess
- oversupply
- profusion
- plenty
- superabundance
1.3. Countable numbers and collections
Refers to groups, collections, or large numbers of individual people, animals, or objects.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Examples
- Large quantities of visitors arrived at the exhibition throughout the weekend.
- The migration brought vast quantities of birds to the wetlands.
Related Words
NOUN
2. Specific measured amounts
Particular amounts or proportions of something determined through measurement, calculation, or allocation.
2.1. Ingredients and material portions
Refers to specified amounts of ingredients, substances, or materials used in cooking, manufacturing, or other practical processes.
Synonyms
Examples
- The recipe specifies the exact quantities of flour, sugar, and butter.
- Workers must use precise quantities of each chemical during production.
Related Words
- ingredient
- measurement
- proportion
- serving
- ration
- recipe
- dosage
2.2. Scientific and mathematical measurements
Refers to measurable properties of physical phenomena, substances, or systems that can be represented numerically and expressed using appropriate units.
Synonyms
- measures
- magnitudes
- values
- amounts
- volumes
- proportions
Examples
- Scientists compared the physical quantities recorded during the experiment.
- The equations describe relationships between different quantities such as mass, velocity, and energy.
Related Words
- physical quantity
- scalar
- vector
- measurement
- unit
- dimension
- magnitude
NOUN
3. An indefinite or considerable amount
Amounts of something that are not precisely specified, often referring to a substantial or noticeable extent.
3.1. Unspecified amounts
Refers to amounts of something when the exact measurement or number is unknown, unimportant, or deliberately left unspecified.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- little
- scant amounts
- small quantities
- minimal amounts
Examples
- The investigation uncovered considerable quantities of information about the transaction.
- The company has invested large quantities of time and effort in developing the product.