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Quantities

Measurable amounts or numerical values.

amounts numerical values

Quantities refer to measurable amounts or numerical values used to describe the magnitude of physical properties, mathematical entities, or statistical data.

Etymology

The term 'quantity' comes from the Latin word 'quantitas,' meaning amount or size.

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Quantities are just numbers that tell us 'how much' of something there is, like how many apples in a basket or how tall you are.

Fun Facts

Ancient civilizations used different systems for measuring quantities
The concept of zero was crucial for representing and manipulating quantities
Quantities are fundamental in mathematics, physics, and engineering

FAQ

What is a quantity? It's an amount or number of something
How are quantities used? They help us measure and compare things
What units are used for quantities? Units like meters, kilograms, or seconds

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

Measurement Magnitude

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

Number Amount Volume Mass

Indexes

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