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volume

Definition

  • noun: the amount of sound that is produced by a television, radio, stereo, etc.
  • noun: a series of printed sheets bound typically in book form
  • verb: to send or give out in volume
  • synonyms: book, abundance, accommodation

Examples

  • The company's decision to ignore the problem 'speaks volumes' [=says a lot] about its lack of leadership.

  • The first 'volume' of the series was disappointing, but I hear the second 'volume' is better.

  • Huge 'volumes' of park visitors come through every weekend.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) MAGGIE: You failed as a father already. How does that feel? MAGGIE: Retrograde on. MAGGIE: Come down to half flow, give me a little volume. TOM: Down to half flow, here's your volume. MAGGIE: Ready to come off? TOM: Ready. MAGGIE: (..)
    1998 City of Angels