volume

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the magnitude of sound, usually in a specified direction

   I like to play music at a pleasant volume.

2. 2
   noun

   a publication that is one of a set of several similar publications

   the third volume was missing

3. 3
   noun

   the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

   the gas expanded to twice its original volume

4. 4
   noun

   a relative amount

   mix one volume of the solution with ten volumes of water

5. 5
   noun

   A 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 9×12×8, so its volume is 864 cubic feet.

6. 6
   noun

   Strength of sound: how loud it is.

   Please turn down the volume on the stereo.

7. 7
   noun

   The issues of a periodical over a period of one year.

   I looked at this week's copy of the magazine. It was volume 23, issue 45.

8. 8
   noun

   A bound book.

   However, with the dainty volume my quondam friend sprang into fame. At the same time he cast off the chrysalis of a commonplace existence.

Etymology

From Middle English volume, from Old French volume, from Latin volūmen (“book, roll”), from volvō (“roll, turn about”).