ˈvɔljum n. 1 a a set of sheets of
paper, usu. printed, bound
together and forming
part or
the whole of a
work or comprising
several works (issued in
three volumes; a
library of 12,000 volumes). b
hist. a
scroll of
papyrus etc., an ancient
form of
book. 2 a
solid content,
bulk. b the
space occupied by a
gas or
liquid. c (foll. by of) an
amount or
quantity (large volume of business). 3 a quantity or
power of
sound. b
fullness of
tone. 4 (foll. by of) a a
moving mass of
water etc. b (usu. in pl.) a
wreath or coil or rounded mass of
smoke etc. øøvolumed adj. (also in comb.). [ME f. OF volum(e) f. L volumen -minis
roll f. volvere to roll]