QUANTITIES

A fundamental, generic term used when referring to the measurement (count, amount) of a scalar, vector, number of items or to some other way of denominating the value of a collection or group of items.

"You have to choose between quantity and quality."

An indefinite amount of something.

"Olive oil can be used practically in any quantity."

A specific measured amount.

"Generally it should not be used in a quantity larger than 15 percent."