quantity

Universal Words noun (plural quantities) 1 [C,U] an amount or a number of sth: a large / small quantity of sth * enormous / vast / huge quantities of food * a product that is cheap to produce in large quantities * Is it available in sufficient quantity? 2 [U] the measurement of sth by saying how much of it there is: The data is limited in terms of both quality and quantity. 3 [C,U] a large amount or number of sth: The police found a quantity of drugs at his home. * It's cheaper to buy goods in quantity. * I was overwhelmed by the sheer quantity of information available. IDIOMS see UNKNOWN