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0 the amount or number of something, especially that can be measured:
Police found a large/small quantity of drugs in his possession.
The (sheer) quantity (= large amount) of equipment needed for the trip is staggering.
They are now developing ways to produce the vaccine in large quantities and cheaply.
This recipe is only for four, so I usually double the quantity if I'm cooking for my family.
1 the amount or number of something, or a particular amount or number:
2 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.
3 used to talk about how much there is of something, rather than its quality:
