Meaning & Definition of word "Volume"
Volume
/ˈvɒl.juːm/
noun:
- 1. The amount of space that a substance (solid, liquid, gas) occupies.
- Example: The volume of the box is measured in cubic centimeters.
- 2. The level of sound intensity.
- Example: She turned down the volume on the television.
- 3. A book or a series of books.
- Example: He borrowed the latest volume of the encyclopedia from the library.
- 4. A certain amount or quantity of something.
- Example: The volume of traffic during rush hour can be overwhelming.
- 5. The physical dimensions of a three-dimensional space.
- Example: The architect calculated the volume of the room to determine how much paint was needed.
verb:
- 1. To increase or decrease the amount of sound.
- Example: 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
capacity:
The maximum amount that something can contain.
dimension:
A measurable extent of a particular kind, such as length, breadth, depth, or height.
mass:
A measure of the amount of matter in an object.
Slang Meanings of volume
Meaning: The level of sound intensity, often used in informal contexts.
● Example Sentence: Turn that volume up; I can barely hear the music!
Meaning: A large quantity of something, often used to describe extreme situations.
● Example Sentence: He brought a volume of snacks for the party.