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volume

UK
/ˈvɒl.juːm/
US
/ˈvɑː.ljuːm/

Translations

volumenoun
volumes
pl
UK
/ˈvɒl.juːm/
US
/ˈvɑː.ljuːm/
The volume of the water in the tank is measured in liters.
Le volume de l’eau dans le réservoir est mesuré en litres.
volumePour une œuvre en plusieurs parties.
The library has the complete set of encyclopedias, each volume covering a different subject.
La bibliothèque possède l’ensemble complet des encyclopédies, chaque volume traitant d’un sujet différent.
volumeSurtout dans un contexte économique ou statistique.
The volume of traffic on the highway increases during rush hour.
Le volume du trafic sur l’autoroute augmente aux heures de pointe.
volumeEn physique et en acoustique.
She turned up the volume on the radio to hear the news better.
Elle a augmenté le volume de la radio pour mieux entendre les nouvelles.
Synonyms
amount
measure
quantity
mass
extent
size
bulk
capacity
volumeadjective
UK
/ˈvɒl.juːm/
US
/ˈvɑːl.jum/
Used attributively before nouns to denote something related to volume (e.g., volume discount, volume production).
de volumeSe dit surtout de remises, tarifs ou mesures liés à une grande quantité.
The supplier offers volume discounts for bulk purchases.
Le fournisseur propose des remises de volume pour les achats en grande quantité.
Synonyms
expansive
commodious
cavernous
substantial
ample
spacious
roomy
capacious
bulky
voluminous

Definitions

volumenoun
The amount of space that a substance or object occupies, or that is enclosed within a container.
The volume of the water in the tank is measured in liters.
A book forming part of a work or series.
The library has the complete set of encyclopedias, each volume covering a different subject.
The quantity or power of sound; degree of loudness.
She turned up the volume on the radio to hear the news better.
A large amount of something.
The volume of traffic on the highway increases during rush hour.
volumeadjective
Relating to or involving volume (quantity, capacity, or large-scale amount), typically used before another noun.
The supplier offers volume discounts for bulk purchases.
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