definite quantity

noun phrase

UK /ˈdɛfɪnɪt ˈkwɒntəti/

US /ˈdɛfənɪt ˈkwɑːntəti/

A definite quantity is an exact amount that you can count or measure.

The recipe calls for a definite quantity of two cups of flour.

SYNONYMS

exact amount fixed amount specific quantity precise amount

RELATED WORDS

measurement number total amount unit

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A known and stated amount of something, rather than an approximate one.

The contract specifies a definite quantity of 500 bricks.

3. In science, a measured amount that has a fixed value.

The experiment used a definite quantity of water.

4. An exact number of items in a group or set.

Please bring a definite quantity of pencils for each student.