B1nounbusinessscience
US/ˈkwɑːn.tə.ti/
UK/ˈkwɒn.tə.ti/
an amount or number of something
In context
The factory produces large quantities of rice noodles every day.
Please check the quantity on the invoice before you pay.
When it comes to friends, quality matters more than quantity.
Words that go with quantity
adjective + noun
- large quantityA large quantity of water leaked from the pipe.
- small quantityAdd a small quantity of salt.
noun + preposition
- quantity ofThey found a huge quantity of plastic on the beach.
- in large quantitiesSugar is harmful when eaten in large quantities.
noun + noun
- quality and quantityWe care about both quality and quantity.
verb + preposition
- buy in quantityRestaurants save money when they buy in quantity.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
A large quantity of people came to the festival.Correct: A large number of people came to the festival.