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1 quantity
['kwontəti](the size, weight, number etc of something, especially a large size etc: What quantity of paper do you need?; I buy these goods in quantity; a small quantity of cement; large quantities of tinned food.) ποσότητα- an unknown quantity -
2 Quantity
subs.Number: P. and V. ἀριθμός, ὁ, πλῆθος, τό.Amount: P. and V. πλῆθος, τό.Measure: P. and V. μέτρον, τό.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Quantity
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3 quantity
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4 quantity surveyor
(a person who is responsible for estimating the quantities of building materials needed for constructing something, and their probable cost.) επιμετρητής (τεχνικών έργων) -
5 an unknown quantity
(a person or thing whose characteristics, abilities etc cannot be predicted.) άγνωστο μέγεθος, αστάθμητος παράγοντας -
6 mass
I 1. [mæs] noun1) (a large lump or quantity, gathered together: a mass of concrete/people.) μάζα2) (a large quantity: I've masses of work / things to do.) σωρός3) (the bulk, principal part or main body: The mass of people are in favour of peace.) κύριος όγκος4) ((a) measure of the quantity of matter in an object: The mass of the rock is 500 kilos.) μάζα2. verb(to bring or come together in large numbers or quantities: The troops massed for an attack.) μαζεύω/-ομαι3. adjective(of large quantities or numbers: mass murder; a mass meeting.) μαζικός- mass-produce
- mass-production
- the mass media II [mæs] noun1) ((a) celebration, especially in the Roman Catholic church, of Christ's last meal (Last Supper) with his disciples: What time do you go to Mass?) θεία λειτουργία2) (a setting to music of some of the words used in this service.) λειτουργία -
7 allowance
1) (a fixed sum or quantity given regularly: His father made him an allowance of $20 a month.) επίδομα, χαρτζιλίκι2) (something (usually a quantity) allowed: This dress pattern has a seam allowance of 1 cm.) περιθώριο -
8 amass
[ə'mæs](to gather or collect in a large quantity: He amassed an enormous quantity of information.) συγκεντρώνω -
9 deluge
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10 double
1. adjective1) (of twice the (usual) weight, size etc: A double whisky, please.) διπλός,διπλάσιος2) (two of a sort together or occurring in pairs: double doors.) διπλός3) (consisting of two parts or layers: a double thickness of paper; a double meaning.) διπλός,διττός4) (for two people: a double bed.) διπλός2. adverb1) (twice: I gave her double the usual quantity.) διπλάσια2) (in two: The coat had been folded double.) στα δύο3. noun1) (a double quantity: Whatever the women earn, the men earn double.) διπλάσιο2) (someone who is exactly like another: He is my father's double.) σωσίας4. verb1) (to (cause to) become twice as large or numerous: He doubled his income in three years; Road accidents have doubled since 1960.) διπλασιάζω,-ομαι2) (to have two jobs or uses: This sofa doubles as a bed.) έχω διπλή χρήση•- doubles- double agent
- double bass
- double-bedded
- double-check
- double-cross
- double-dealing 5. adjective(cheating: You double-dealing liar!) δόλιος6. adjectivea double-decker bus.) διώροφος- double figures
- double-quick
- at the double
- double back
- double up
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11 infinity
[-'fi-]1) (space, time or quantity that is without limit, or is immeasurably great or small.) (το)άπειρο2) (in mathematics, an indefinitely large number, quantity or distance: Parallel lines meet at infinity.) (το)άπειρο -
12 million
['miljən] 1. plurals million (1, 2), millions (2, 3)noun)1) ((preceded by a, a number, or a word signifying a quantity) the number 1,000,000: a million; one million; five million.) εκατομμύριο2) (the figure 1,000,000.) ένα εκατομμύριο3) (a million pounds or dollars: Her fortune amounts to several million(s).) εκατομμύριο2. adjective((preceded by a, a number, or a word signifying a quantity) 1,000,000 in number: six million people.) εκατομμύριο- million-- millionaire
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13 most
[məust] 1. superlative of many, much (often with the) - adjective1) ((the) greatest number or quantity of: Which of the students has read the most books?; Reading is what gives me most enjoyment.) (ο)περισσότερος,(οι)περισσότεροι2) (the majority or greater part of: Most children like playing games; Most modern music is difficult to understand.) (ο)περισσότερος,(οι)περισσότεροι2. adverb1) (used to form the superlative of many adjectives and adverbs, especially those of more than two syllables: Of all the women I know, she's the most beautiful; the most delicious cake I've ever tasted; We see her mother or father sometimes, but we see her grandmother most frequently.) (ο)πιο,(ο)περισσότερο2) (to the greatest degree or extent: They like sweets and biscuits but they like ice-cream most of all.) πιο πολύ3) (very or extremely: I'm most grateful to you for everything you've done; a most annoying child.) λίαν,εξαιρετικά4) ((American) almost: Most everyone I know has read that book.) σχεδόν3. pronoun1) (the greatest number or quantity: I ate two cakes, but Mary ate more, and John ate (the) most.) (το)περισσότερο2) (the greatest part; the majority: He'll be at home for most of the day; Most of these students speak English; Everyone is leaving - most have gone already.) οι περισσότεροι, το μεγαλύτερο μέρος•- mostly- at the most
- at most
- for the most part
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14 pile
I 1. noun1) (a (large) number of things lying on top of each other in a tidy or untidy heap; a (large) quantity of something lying in a heap: There was a neat pile of books in the corner of the room; There was pile of rubbish at the bottom of the garden.) στοίβα,σωρός2) (a large quantity, especially of money: He must have piles of money to own a car like that.) μεγάλη ποσότητα2. verb(to make a pile of (something); to put (something) in a pile: He piled the boxes on the table.) στοιβάζω- pile-up- pile up II(a large pillar or stake driven into the ground as a foundation for a building, bridge etc: The entire city of Venice is built on piles.) πάσσαλοςIII noun(the thick soft surface of carpets and some kinds of cloth eg velvet: The rug has a deep/thick pile.) πέλας -
15 a little
1) (a short time or distance: Move a little to the right!) λίγο2) (a small quantity of something: He has a little money to spare; 'Is there any soup left?' `Yes, a little.') λίγος3) (slightly: She was a little frightened.) λίγο -
16 a lot
(a large quantity or number: What a lot of letters!) πολύς, πολλοί -
17 a touch
(a small quantity or degree: The soup needs a touch of salt; a touch of imagination.) ίχνος, στάλα -
18 accumulate
[ə'kju:mjuleit]((usually of things) to gather or be gathered together in a large quantity: Rubbish accumulates very quickly in our house.) συσσωρεύω/-ομαι- accumulator -
19 amount
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20 (and) to spare
(in greater supply or quantity than is needed; extra: I'll go to an exhibition if I have time to spare; I have enough food and to spare.) περίσσιος,με το παραπάνω
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