the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
"the gas expanded to twice its original volume"
a publication that is one of a set of several similar publications
"the third volume was missing"
"he asked for the 1989 volume of the Annual Review"
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.
"The carpenter calculated the volume of the wooden beam by multiplying its length, width, and height to determine how much lumber was needed for the project."
In plain English: Volume is the amount of space something takes up or how loud a sound is.
"She turned up the volume on the radio so she could hear the music better."
To be conveyed through the air, waft.
"The sweet scent of fresh bread from the bakery below began to volume up into our apartment on a breezy afternoon."
In plain English: To make something larger or louder by adding more of it.
"Please lower the volume on the TV so we can hear each other."
Usage: Use this verb to describe sounds or scents drifting gently on the wind rather than being projected forcefully. It is often confused with louder actions like shout or boom when describing auditory experiences.
The word "volume" entered English via Middle English and Old French from the Latin volūmen, which originally meant a book or a rolled-up scroll. Its root is the verb volvō, meaning to roll or turn about, reflecting how ancient texts were stored on cylinders.