volume

A2 · Elementary Uncountable noun

n. how loud or quiet a sound is.

n. the degree of loudness or the intensity of a sound.

“Could you please turn down the volume on the television?”

“The speaker adjusted the volume to ensure that his voice reached the back of the auditorium without distorting the audio quality.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Formal

n. one book, especially one that is part of a larger set of books.

n. a single book, or one of a series of books that form a complete work.

“I found the second volume of the encyclopedia on the top shelf.”

“The library houses a rare first volume of the historical series, bound in original leather and remarkably well-preserved.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Economics Academic

n. a large amount or total number of something.

n. the total amount or quantity of something, often in a commercial or industrial context.

“The shop handles a high volume of customers during the holiday season.”

“The sudden increase in trading volume on the stock market suggested that investors were reacting to the new economic data.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Computing Technical

n. a specific area on a computer disk used for storing files.

n. an identifiable area of data storage with a single file system.

“The computer warned me that the backup volume was almost full.”

“The system administrator partitioned the hard drive into three separate volumes to better manage the server's data distribution.”

B2 · Upper Intermediate Plural noun

n. to show a lot about a person's feelings or a situation without using words.

n. to convey a great deal of information or meaning through non-verbal cues.

“The look on her face spoke volumes about how disappointed she was.”

“While the CEO remained silent during the press conference, his tense body language spoke volumes to the gathered reporters.”