quantity
noun
uk/ˈkwɒntəti/ us [ C ]
an amount or number of something, especially one that can be measured:
quantity of sth A sudden surge in the quantity of stock available would almost certainly depress the price.
huge/large/vast quantity Asian central banks have been buying huge quantities of Treasury bonds.
in large/small quantities Supermarkets, being able to buy in large quantities, can offer their customers the best prices.
[ U ]
used to talk about how much there is of something, rather than its quality:
Our focus is on quality, not quantity.
While quantity is of course important, quality must remain the highest priority.
[ C or U ]
a large amount or number of something:
Poorer people can't afford to bulk buy and save by purchasing in quantity.
The sheer quantity of detail makes the book a valuable tool.
a quantity of sth Officers seized computer equipment as well as a quantity of cash and drugs in the raids.
See also
bill of quantities
economic order quantity
equilibrium quantity