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volume

Pronunciation: [/ˈvɒl.juːm/]

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volume: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use volume in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “measurement”

(noun) the amount of space that an object or a substance fills. It's like how much room something takes up, like a box in which you can put things.

Example

The volume of water in the cup was almost full.

Example

The volume of air in the balloon was very low.

Example

What is the volume of the box in cubic centimeters?

Context: “book”

(noun) one of the parts of a book. It tells you where a certain section or page starts and ends, like chapters in a storybook.

Example

I found the information in the glossary at the back of the book's first volume.

Example

The book didn't have a second volume because it was just a short story.

Example

Which volume of the encyclopedia discusses ocean animals?

Context: “sound”

(noun) the level or strength of a sound. It's how loud or quiet a noise is, like when the TV is turned up very high or very low.

Example

The volume of music at the party was too loud for conversation.

Example

Please turn down the volume on the radio; it's bothering me.

Example

Can you adjust the volume on the speaker for the presentation?

How to pronounce volume

Pronunciation: [/ˈvɒl.juːm/]

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