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volumes

/ˈvɒljuːmz/ /ˈvɑljumz/

Meanings
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.

Examples :

"The room is 9x12x8, so its volume is 864 cubic feet."
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Related Words

Illustration economists

economists noun

/ɪˈkɑːnəmɪsts/ /ˌekəˈnɑːmɪsts/

An expert in economics, especially one who studies economic data and extracts higher-level information or proposes theories.

"Economists study how people make decisions about money and resources. "

Illustration publication

publication noun

/ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/

The act of publishing printed or other matter.

"The publication of the school newsletter was delayed due to technical issues. "

Illustration centimeters

centimeters noun

/ˈsɛntɪˌmiːtərz/ /ˈsɛntəˌmiːtərz/

An SI unit of length equal to 10-2 metres. Symbol: cm

"The rain fell five centimeters last night. "

Illustration understand

understand verb

/ˌɞndəɹˈstand/ /(ˌ)ʌndəˈstænd/ /ˌʌndɚˈstænd/

To grasp a concept fully and thoroughly, especially (of words, statements, art, etc.) to be aware of the meaning of and (of people) to be aware of the intent of.

"My teacher explained the new math concept, and I understood it perfectly. "

Illustration encyclopedias

encyclopedias noun

/ɪnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiəz/ /ɛnˌsaɪkləˈpiːdiəz/

A comprehensive reference work (often spanning several printed volumes) with articles (usually arranged in alphabetical order, or sometimes arranged by category) on a range of subjects, sometimes general, sometimes limited to a particular field.

"The student used encyclopedias to research the history of ancient Rome for her school project. "

Illustration frequently

frequently adverb

/ˈfɹiː.kwənt.li/

At frequent intervals.

"This question arises frequently."

Illustration convolution

convolution noun

/ˌkɑːnvəˈluːʃən/ /ˌkɑːnvəˈluːʃn/

A twist or fold.

"The convolution of the garden hose made it difficult to unroll. "

Illustration measurement

measurement noun

/ˈmeʒ.ə.mənt/ /ˈmeʒ.ɚ.mənt/

The act of measuring.

"The measurement of the room's length was important for ordering new furniture. "

Illustration periodical

periodical noun

/ˌpɪriˈɑdɪkəl/ /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkəl/

A publication issued regularly, but less frequently than daily.

"My mom subscribes to a cooking periodical that comes out once a month. "

Illustration encyclopedia

encyclopedia noun

/ənˌsəɪ.kləˈpi.di.ə/ /ɪnˌsaɪ.kləˈpi(ː).di.ə/

A comprehensive reference work (often spanning several printed volumes) with articles (usually arranged in alphabetical order, or sometimes arranged by category) on a range of subjects, sometimes general, sometimes limited to a particular field.

"My dad used the encyclopedia to look up information about the history of the Roman Empire for my school project. "

Illustration circulation

circulation noun

/ˌsɜː(ɹ).kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/ /ˌsɝkjʊˈleɪʃən/

The act of moving in a circle, or in a course which brings the moving body to the place where its motion began.

"The circulation of the school newspaper ensured that all students received the latest updates. "

Illustration dimensional

dimensional adjective

/-ʃnəl/

Of or pertaining to dimensions.

"The math problem required us to understand the dimensional relationships of the cube. "