volume
UK: ˈvɒljuːm | US: ˈvɑːljuːm
n. a book or other written work, especially one of a series
n. the amount of space occupied by a three-dimensional object
n. the degree of sound intensity; loudness
The word "volume" traces back to Latin volumen, derived from volvere ("to roll"). Ancient books were written on scrolls, which were rolled up—hence the connection to "rolling." Over time, the term expanded to denote the physical size of objects (space occupied) and the intensity of sound (metaphorically "filling space"). The suffix -men (later -me) was used to form nouns indicating the result of an action, giving "volume" its abstract and concrete meanings.
She published the final volume of her trilogy last year.
Calculate the volume of the cylinder using the formula πr²h.
Turn down the volume; the music is too loud.
The library’s rare book collection includes volumes from the 15th century.
His voice carried across the room with surprising volume.