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Definition

Volume is the amount of space an object takes up. It is measured in cubic units, such as cubic centimetres or cubic meters.

For example, a box that is 10 centimetres long, 5 centimetres wide, and 3 centimetres high has a volume of 150 cubic centimetres.

Volume is important because it is used to measure the amount of liquid or gas that can be held in a container. It is also used to measure the amount of space that an object takes up.

How can the word be used?

The volume of the sound was so loud that it hurt my ears.

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Different forms of the word

Noun:

  • the amount of space occupied by an object.
  • the amount of sound produced by a source.
  • a book or other written work.

Adjective: of or relating to volume.

Etymology

The word "volume" comes from the Latin word "volumen", which means "roll" or "scroll".

The first recorded use of the word "volume" in English was in the 14th century.

Question

Why might it be useful to know the volume of something?