Meaning of quantity In English

• 0 the amount or number of something, especially that can be measured:

  • Police found a large/small quantity of drugs in his possession.

  • We consumed vast quantities of food and drink that night.

  • 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.

  • It's quality not quantity that really counts.

• 1 the amount or number of something, or a particular amount or number:

  • [ C ] a large/small quantity

  • [ C ] She served each of us a vast quantity of spaghetti.

• 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:

  • Our focus is on quality, not quantity.

  • While quantity is of course important, quality must remain the highest priority.

• 4 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.