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Meaning of volume

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

volume

Pronunciation:/ˈvɒl.juːm//ˈvɑl.jum/

noun

Definitions

  1. A three-dimensional measure of space that comprises a length, a width and a height. It is measured in units of cubic centimeters in metric, cubic inches or cubic feet in English measurement.

    Example: The room is 9x12x8, so its volume is 864 cubic feet.

  2. Strength of sound; loudness.

    Example: Please turn down the volume on the stereo.

  3. The issues of a periodical over a period of one year.

    Example: I looked at this week's copy of the magazine. It was volume 23, issue 45.

  4. A bound book.

verb

Definitions

  1. To be conveyed through the air, waft.

  2. To cause to move through the air, waft.

  3. To swell.