Definition: 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.
Alright class, settle down now, letâs take a look today,
At a word that's quite important, in a scholarly way.
Weâre talking about âquantities,â you see, it's true,
And understanding this means so much for you!
The dictionary gives us a clue, a helpful line,
âA fundamental, generic term, truly divine!â
Letâs break that down with a little rhyme,
To make this concept perfectly prime:
Itâs about
how much
or
how many
, itâs plain to see,
Like counting apples â one, two, three! Or maybe a tree?
âScalarâ and âvector,â don't you fret,
Just think of things that have a measurable set.
A number of items, like books in a stack,
Or the amount of sugar, thereâs no turning back!
It can even be groups, a collection so grand,
Denoting the value, across the land!
So âquantitiesâ means measuring with care,
The count and the amount, beyond compare.
Do you have any questions? Don't hesitate to ask,
Letâs make sure this understanding is built to last!