Volume

Definition

Volume refers to the amount of space that a substance or object occupies or contains. It can also refer to the loudness of sound, or a book forming part of a series.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈvɑːl.juːm/, /ˈvɑːl.jəm/
• Respelling: VOL-yoom, VOL-yuhm

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /ˈvɒl.juːm/, /ˈvɒl.jəm/
• Respelling: VOL-yoom, VOL-yuhm

Etymology

The word "volume" originates from Latin "volumen," meaning "roll" or "scroll," derived from "volvere," meaning "to roll." It entered Middle English in the late 14th century through Old French "volume."

Derivatives

• Voluminous (adjective)
• Volumetric (adjective)
• Volumize (verb)
• Volume-controlled (adjective)
• Volumization (noun)

Synonyms

• Capacity
• Loudness
• Book

Antonyms

• None

Usage

The noun "volume" is widely used in scientific, literary, and everyday contexts. For example, it refers to the size of a container ("The volume of the box is 50 liters"), the intensity of sound ("Turn down the volume"), or a book in a series ("The second volume of the encyclopedia is missing").

Related Terms

• Mass: A measure of the amount of matter in an object.
• Density: The mass per unit volume of a substance.
• Amplitude: The strength or intensity of sound waves.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• The amount of space occupied by a substance or object: Refers to the three-dimensional extent of an object or material.
  • Example: "The liquid's volume was measured in milliliters."
• The loudness of sound: Refers to the perceived intensity of an audio signal.
  • Example: "Please lower the volume of the music."
• A book forming part of a series or set: Refers to a physical or digital book that is part of a collection.
  • Example: "The library has all the volumes of the encyclopedia."
• An amount or quantity of something: Refers to the extent or magnitude of a substance or activity.
  • Example: "The factory produces a high volume of goods daily."