Volumes: meaning, definitions and examples

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volumes

[ ˈvɒljʊmz ]

^{Context #1}

library

Books or other written material that are grouped together in a specific location within a library.

Synonyms

books, publications, texts

Examples of usage

The history books are located on the third floor in the volumes section.
She spent hours browsing through the volumes in the library.

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sound

The level of sound produced by a television, radio, or other device.

Synonyms

audio level, loudness, sound level

Examples of usage

Please adjust the volume on the TV, it's too loud.
The volume of the music was perfect for the party.

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measurement

The amount of space occupied by a three-dimensional object or the capacity of a container.

Synonyms

capacity, dimension, size

Examples of usage

The volume of the box was too small for all the items.
The volume of water in the glass was half full.

Translations

Translations of the word "volumes" in other languages:

🇵🇹 volumes

🇮🇳 मात्राएँ

🇩🇪 Volumen

🇮🇩 volume

🇺🇦 томи

🇵🇱 tom

🇯🇵 ボリューム

🇫🇷 volumes

🇪🇸 volúmenes

🇹🇷 hacimler

🇰🇷 부피

🇸🇦 أحجام

🇨🇿 svazky

🇸🇰 zväzky

🇨🇳 体积

🇸🇮 zvezki

🇮🇸 rúmmál

🇰🇿 көлемдер

🇬🇪 ტომები

🇦🇿 həcmlər

🇲🇽 volúmenes

Word origin

The word 'volumes' originates from the Latin word 'volumen', meaning a roll or scroll. It was first used in English in the late 14th century to refer to a collection of written material. Over time, the term expanded to include the level of sound, especially in the context of electronic devices. The concept of volume as a measurement of space or capacity emerged later. Today, 'volumes' is a versatile word used in various contexts.