Quantity
(noun)
- An amount of something, especially a measurable amount.
- A measure of the magnitude of a quantity, especially a physical one, such as size or amount.
Origin:
From latin quantitas, from quantus 'how much'.
Examples:
- The quantity of water in the bucket was measured accurately.
- We need to order a larger quantity of supplies.
- The quantity of food being served was enough to feed the entire group.
- The quantity of the product being sold was limited to 20 per person.
- The quantity of wine being imported has increased significantly.