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quantities

/ˈkwɒn.tɪ.tiz/ /ˈkwɑntɪtiz/

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noun

Mengen, Quantitäten

A fundamental, generic term used when referring to the measurement (count, amount) of a scalar, vector, number of items or to some other way of denominating the value of a collection or group of items.

Examples :

"You have to choose between quantity and quality."

Sie müssen zwischen Quantität und Qualität wählen.

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noun

Mengen, Anzahlen

An indefinite amount of something.

Examples :

"Olive oil can be used practically in any quantity."

Olivenöl kann praktisch in beliebiger Menge verwendet werden.

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noun

Mengen, Quantitäten

A specific measured amount.

Examples :

"Generally it should not be used in a quantity larger than 15 percent."

Im Allgemeinen sollte es nicht in einer Menge von mehr als 15 Prozent verwendet werden.

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noun

Menge, Anzahl

A considerable measure or amount.

Examples :

"The Boeing P-26A was the first all-metal monoplane fighter produced in quantity for the U.S. Army Air Corps."

Die Boeing P-26A war der erste Ganzmetall-Einsitzer-Jäger, der in großer Menge für das U.S. Army Air Corps produziert wurde.

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noun

Menge, Quantität

Property of a phenomenon, body, or substance, where the property has a magnitude that can be expressed as number and a reference.

Examples :

"The recipe calls for specific quantities of flour, sugar, and milk: 2 cups, 1 cup, and 1/2 cup, respectively. "

Das Rezept verlangt nach bestimmten Mengen an Mehl, Zucker und Milch: 2 Tassen, 1 Tasse bzw. 1/2 Tasse.

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noun

Mengen

Indicates that the entire preceding expression is henceforth considered a single object.

Examples :

"x plus y quantity squared equals x squared plus 2xy plus y squared."

x plus y, die Menge quadriert, ergibt x Quadrat plus 2xy plus y Quadrat.

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