Word
volumetric
Phoneticsvol·u·met·ric
UK/vˌɒljuːmˈɛtɹɪk/
Definition
adj. relating to the amount of space something takes up. You use this to describe things measured in three dimensions, like how much liquid or air fits inside a container.
adj. relating to the volume of a substance or object. Often used in scientific or technical contexts to describe measurements that account for three-dimensional space.
Examples
“The volumetric weight of the package is higher than its actual weight.”
“Engineers calculated the volumetric flow rate to ensure the new pump could handle the required amount of water.”
“In high-performance computing, volumetric rendering allows for the simulation of light passing through a three-dimensional space, creating realistic effects like smoke or clouds.”
Examples
simple
“The volumetric weight of the package is higher than its actual weight.”
contextual
“Engineers calculated the volumetric flow rate to ensure the new pump could handle the required amount of water.”
complex
“In high-performance computing, volumetric rendering allows for the simulation of light passing through a three-dimensional space, creating realistic effects like smoke or clouds.”
Real-World Examples
“Liquid hydrogen (LH₂) is attractive for long-distance energy transport because of its high volumetric energy density.” “Using volumetric cup measures is extremely inaccurate for compressible foods like flour.” Etymology
Blend of volume + -metric.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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