1
as in loads
a considerable amount
we can only make money if we sell our goods in volume
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as in amounts
a given or particular mass or aggregate of matter
produces great volumes of work each day
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as in books
a set of printed sheets of paper bound together between covers and forming a work of fiction or nonfiction
reissued the trilogy in a single volume
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as in capacities
the largest number or amount that something can hold
state the barrel's volume in terms of gallons
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Recent Examples of volumes
This could help banks boost their revenues, via higher deal volumes, and lending activity, as well as possibly lower compliance costs which could boost profitability.
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Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Future-Proofing Holiday Delivery As retailers, reverse logistics companies, and shipping providers prepare for an unprecedented surge in 2024 holiday package volumes, success hinges on the delicate balance of speed, cost, and service efficiency.
—Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Where do the smaller AUM firms with lower trading volumes such as Watkinson’s go?
—Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Light volumes in the National Team’s favorite ETFs, though 2,446 Mainland companies have purchased RMB 160 billion ($336 billion) via buyback in 2024.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Key News Asian equities were mixed overnight on light volumes, and little significant news as South Korea posted consecutive +1% days for the first time since early July, while the Philippines underperformed.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The theory is that quantum computers will be able to process much larger volumes of data, leading to potential breakthroughs in areas like medicine, science and finance.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, import volumes may also recover in the short term, as accelerated fiscal spending boosts demand for industrial commodities, Huang said.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Northbound Stock Connect volumes were above average.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Trefis Team, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Future-Proofing Holiday Delivery As retailers, reverse logistics companies, and shipping providers prepare for an unprecedented surge in 2024 holiday package volumes, success hinges on the delicate balance of speed, cost, and service efficiency.
—Shelley E. Kohan, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Where do the smaller AUM firms with lower trading volumes such as Watkinson’s go?
—Barnet Sherman, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Light volumes in the National Team’s favorite ETFs, though 2,446 Mainland companies have purchased RMB 160 billion ($336 billion) via buyback in 2024.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Key News Asian equities were mixed overnight on light volumes, and little significant news as South Korea posted consecutive +1% days for the first time since early July, while the Philippines underperformed.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
The theory is that quantum computers will be able to process much larger volumes of data, leading to potential breakthroughs in areas like medicine, science and finance.
—Lim Hui Jie, CNBC, 11 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, import volumes may also recover in the short term, as accelerated fiscal spending boosts demand for industrial commodities, Huang said.
—Anniek Bao, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2024
Northbound Stock Connect volumes were above average.
—Brendan Ahern, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for volumes
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The report added that other members of the child’s family had consumed smaller amounts of the same raw milk with their coffee, but all of them tested negative for influenza.Siladitya Ray, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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The best choices for you and the planet Another important omega-3, alpha-linolenic acid or ALA, is found in nuts and seeds such as walnuts, flaxseeds and chia seeds — with ground flaxseeds and flaxseed oil providing the highest amounts, according to Harvard Medical School’s website.Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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Many governments desire sovereignty in their technology policies and capacities, seeking to develop their own capacities for AI, their own AI models, training, and development of AI centers.Ana DeOliva, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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What appeals to him is the idea of many more kinds of bodies out there, each with its own capacities and charisma.Rivka Galchen, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
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In fact, vitamin D is the only vitamin our bodies can synthesize in sufficient quantities just from exposure to energy from our planet’s vital star.Mélanie Defouilloy, Vogue, 11 Dec. 2024
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Try sprinkling ground flaxseed or chia seeds on granola and yogurt, and snack on small quantities of nuts during the day.Sandee LaMotte, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
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The city of Austin, for example, requires permits for any open burning, including of brush piles.Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
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The city of Austin, for example, requires permits for any open burning, including of brush piles.Bianca Moreno-Paz, Austin American-Statesman, 10 Dec. 2024
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The board voted on the plan in chunks because the proposal in its entirety proved to be so divisive among board members and the community.Madeline Mitchell, The Enquirer, 11 Dec. 2024
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Taipei's Defense Ministry separately said on Monday that the Chinese military had designated several chunks of airspace close to Taiwan as reserved.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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At the convention, attendees learn about projects in the works, where space is or will be available, industry trends and innovations, and lease deals are negotiated.David Moin, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024
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The firm is the number one advisor for tech and life sciences IPOs and has overseen more than $500 billion worth of M&A deals since 2020.Maggie McGrath, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Their investor conferences and road shows could be worth hundreds of new investor touchpoints every year.Cody Slach, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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Automakers have invested or are planning to invest hundreds of billions of dollars globally to build a thriving EV market, according to industry consultant AlixPartners, but so far most are losing money.Russ Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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At two dozen players, that’s between $120,000 and $252,000 in annual revenue.Chris Quintana, USA TODAY, 13 Dec. 2024
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There was also another dozen cash and in-kind prizes handed out by a raft of sponsors including the Arab Cinema Center, Filmmore, Freshly Ground Stories, Ithra, Ambient Light, Rotana Studios and Titrafilm.Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Volumes.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/volumes. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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