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/ˈvɒl.juːm/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The amount of space that a substance (solid, liquid, gas) occupies.
The volume of the box is measured in cubic centimeters.
The level of sound intensity.
She turned down the volume on the television.
A book or a series of books.
He borrowed the latest volume of the encyclopedia from the library.
A certain amount or quantity of something.
The volume of traffic during rush hour can be overwhelming.
The physical dimensions of a three-dimensional space.
The architect calculated the volume of the room to determine how much paint was needed.
verb
To increase or decrease the amount of sound.
Can you volume up the music? It's too quiet.
Etymology
From Latin 'volumen', meaning 'a roll' or 'a scroll', derived from 'volvĕre', meaning 'to roll'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
volume control:
A mechanism to adjust the loudness of sound.
in volume:
In large amounts or quantities.
volume up:
To increase the loudness of sound.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
The level of sound intensity, often used in informal contexts.
Turn that volume up; I can barely hear the music!
A large quantity of something, often used to describe extreme situations.
He brought a volume of snacks for the party.