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noun
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A unit of three dimensional measure of space that comprises a length, a width and a height. It is measured in units of cubic centimeters in metric, cubic inches or cubic feet in English measurement. (The room is 9x12x8, so its is 864 cubic feet.)
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Strength of sound. Measured in decibels. (Please turn down the on the stereo.)
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The issues of a periodical over a period of one year. (I looked at this week's copy of the magazine. It was 23, issue 45.)
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A single book of a publication issued in multi-book format, such as an encyclopedia. (The letter "G" was found in 4.)
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A synonym for quantity. (The of ticket sales decreased this week.)
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adjective
- Of or pertaining to volume or volumes.
- Consisting of many folds, coils, or convolutions.
- Of great volume, or bulk; large.
- Having written much, or produced many volumes; copious; diffuse; as, a voluminous writer.
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