Volume: meaning, definitions and examples

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volume

[ ˈvɒljuːm ]

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sound measurement

The amount of space that a substance or object occupies, or that is enclosed within a container, especially when great.

Synonyms

capacity, extent, size

Examples of usage

The volume of the box is 3 cubic meters.
She turned up the volume on the radio.
The volume of the music was too loud for the neighbors.
Please decrease the volume of your voice.
The volume of water in the tank is decreasing.

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book measurement

A book forming part of a work or series.

Synonyms

book, part, tome

Examples of usage

I have the first three volumes of the series.
The library contains a large volume of rare books.
Volume II of the encyclopedia covers topics from L to Q.

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increase in sound

To increase the sound level of something.

Synonyms

amplify, boost, intensify

Examples of usage

He volumes up the music when he's in a good mood.
Can you volume up the TV a bit?

Translations

Translations of the word "volume" in other languages:

🇵🇹 volume

🇮🇳 मात्रा

🇩🇪 Volumen

🇮🇩 volume

🇺🇦 об'єм

🇵🇱 objętość

🇯🇵 ボリューム

🇫🇷 volume

🇪🇸 volumen

🇹🇷 hacim

🇰🇷 부피

🇸🇦 حجم

🇨🇿 objem

🇸🇰 objem

🇨🇳 体积

🇸🇮 prostornina

🇮🇸 rúmmál

🇰🇿 көлем

🇬🇪 მოცულობა

🇦🇿 həcm

🇲🇽 volumen

Word origin

The word 'volume' originated from the Latin word 'volumen', meaning 'a roll or scroll'. It was first used in the 14th century to refer to a scroll or roll of parchment. Over time, the meaning expanded to include the concept of space occupied by a substance or object. The use of 'volume' to refer to the loudness of sound emerged in the early 20th century with the invention of audio technology. Today, 'volume' is a common term used in various fields such as physics, literature, and music.