correctquantity

noun

UK /kəˈrɛkt ˈkwɒn.tɪ.ti/

US /kəˈrɛkt ˈkwɑːn.tə.ti/

The right amount of something.

Add the correct quantity of flour to the bowl.

SYNONYMS

right amount proper amount exact amount suitable amount right number

RELATED WORDS

measurement portion dosage amount measure

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The exact number of items needed for a task.

The teacher checked that each group had the correct quantity of blocks.

3. The proper dose of medicine to take.

Always take the correct quantity of medicine written on the label.

4. The right volume of an ingredient in a recipe.

The correct quantity of water makes the soup taste just right.

5. The suitable number of supplies for a trip.

We packed the correct quantity of snacks for the long hike.