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noun

the sum total of two or more quantities or sums; aggregate.

the sum of the principal and interest of a loan.

quantity; measure: a great amount of resistance.

the full effect, value, or significance.

verb (used without object)

to total; add (usually followed by to): The repair bill amounts to $300.

to reach, extend, or be equal in number, quantity, effect, etc.; be equivalent (usually followed by to): It is stated differently but amounts to the same thing.

to develop into; become (usually followed by to): With his intelligence, he should amount to something when he grows up.

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Origin:
1250–1300; Middle English amounten, amunten < Anglo-French amo(u)nter, amunter, Old French amonter literally, to go up, ascend, probably a- a-⁵ + monter (see mount¹); E noun use of v. from early 18th cent.

Can be confused: amount, number (see usage note at the current entry; see synonym and usage notes at number).

Usage note
The traditional distinction between amount and number is that amount is used with mass or uncountable nouns (the amount of paperwork; the amount of energy) and number with countable nouns (a number of songs; a number of days). Although objected to, the use of amount instead of number with countable nouns occurs in both speech and writing, especially when the noun can be considered as a unit or group (the amount of people present; the amount of weapons) or when it refers to money (the amount of dollars paid; the amount of pennies in the till).

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If a food contained an excessive amount of any one of those nutrients, however, it would get no stars at all.

Most young college students are not within shouting distance of the amount of sleep clinicians believe to be healthy.

Over the past decade there has been a steep drop in the amount of foreign aid spent per impoverished person.

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If a food contained an excessive amount of any one of those nutrients, however, it would get no stars at all.

Most young college students are not within shouting distance of the amount of sleep clinicians believe to be healthy.

Over the past decade there has been a steep drop in the amount of foreign aid spent per impoverished person.

The tiny amount of mercury in new energy-efficient light bulbs poses little danger, experts say.

The term humidity generally refers to the amount of this water vapor in the atmosphere.

Government is still the strongest presence here, but it fuels an amazing amount of free culture.

The secret is to use lavender discreetly, as you would the right amount of perfume.

They have to balance the amount of generation and consumption or they risk the grid's stability.

After a certain amount of homework the positive effect on achievement disappears, and might even turn negative.

It's important that you be able to spend an adequate amount of time on the task.

The fundamental problem is this: there is a finite amount of fossil fuel.

They should note the amount of soil, its placement and thickness, and the angle of the table.

He attributed climatic temperature-changes to variations in the amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere.

It is a heritage that to people from other states sometimes inspires a certain amount of intrigue, bewilderment and snobbery.

The amount of pruning you'll do depends on the rose.

His fuel gauge was unreliable, so he used a dip-stick type method to measure the amount of fuel level.

Moody's said this scenario would probably involve a fair amount of debt restructuring by banks.

Make sure you and spouse decide what you want to spend before getting pre-approved for an amount.

The problem is not the amount of compensation to the wrongly convicted.

The volcano also belched an enormous amount of sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere.

The price and amount of ingredients varies widely so read labels carefully.

The amount of mercury emitted into the atmosphere has tripled, by some estimates, during the past century of industrial activity.

Make a generous amount and save the leftovers for breakfast.

Runners then bid on the task by declaring the minimum amount they would accept.

Borrowers still have a crushing amount of debt to deal with, however.

All this grant spending helped to hold down the amount the typical undergraduate paid for college out of pocket.

If prices were to turn, the amount of vacant property being held as investment would make a wave of forced selling more likely.

Given the region's size, however, that's enough to add up to a vast amount of water.

The size of the wake affects the amount of drag on the object.

Saute alligator meat in a small amount of olive oil until tender, and set aside.

These deliver the same amount of water throughout the system.

The amount of foam you have to deal with depends on the amount of oxygen in the keg.

How well a patient does depends on the amount of poison swallowed and how quickly treatment was received.

Obviously, some faculty members have convictions that no amount of evidence to the contrary can change.

Add the right amount of stratospheric sulphur and the temperature will come back down to where it began.

Reduce your amount of driving time to cut air pollution.

Imagine a cattleman having a finite amount of pasture that keeps twice the amount of cattle the pasture can feed.

Pottery, porcelain and the casting cores of bronzes can be dated by the amount of radiation the piece absorbs.

After each storm, check the gauge and record the amount on a garden calendar.

There's only so much time in a day, and so there's some amount of time per week for how much gaming you do.

Galbraith said this morning that she had provided an incorrect figure for the amount to be raised.

The vast amount of debt at every level also raises the question whether the pool of savings is large enough to absorb it all.

Such chases cost the hunter a tremendous amount of energy and are usually over in less than a minute.

And the females laid almost the same amount of eggs fertilized by males bearing real or phony gifts.

Birdwatching has a reputation, not entirely unjustified, for causing a certain amount of discomfort.

It occurs to me that each of the bare-root cherries cost me about the same amount of money as a good bird feeder.

The result is a pleasant, cushioned bounce that provides a surprising amount of air time.

Online courses require a tremendous amount of self-discipline and no small amount of academic ability and technical competence.

The amount of money that is wasted on these illegals is through the roof.

The amount of compost you harvest will depend on your intended use.

We are not sure if the total amount of water was the same then as it is now there are processes by which water is slowly lost.

The amount of planetary tilt and the time of year the tilt occurs change over time.

Deliciously simple and wholesome, this fresh pasta dish can be prepared in the amount of time it takes to cook the pasta.

Scientists achieve nuclear fusion, but alas, the amount of energy created is not enough to tackle the world's energy problems.

Students are aware of, and seemingly frustrated by, the amount of time they spend online.

Increasing the amount of capital at their disposal by only a small amount can produce huge gains in productivity.

Scientists believe a much smaller amount of magma is on the move this time.

One way to drastically increase the amount of water available is to reduce its use.

Treks vary in duration, amount of participation and route.

Bars and brownies are a great option when you want to bake a lot of cookies in a short amount of time.

Remedy showed a considerable amount of design maturity in moving from their original open world to a more directed experience.

Total amount to be awarded and number of awards: not specified.

Alas, estimates of the amount of oil already released keep growing, too.

Refining aluminum from bauxite requires a considerable amount of energy.

Playing bridge requires a huge amount of information gathering and of decision-making.

But they produce a good amount of the earth's oxygen-about half of the total amount produced by all plant life.

When chicken comes out of the oven, brush with a small amount of pan juices, then scatter remaining herbs over it.

It's based on the amount of man hours per day it is viewed, which is truly staggering.

Sea urchins and humans have a remarkable amount in common-genetically speaking.

Cheap, durable, efficient devices are needed to generate a significant amount of electricity from the sun.

My mother used to do all the driving and a good amount of caring for animals that were experimented on.

Work small amount of superphosphate into soil around the root ball.

The government charges departments a notional amount each year to cover the increase in future liabilities.

Recycling unwanted clothing reduces landfill waste as well as the amount of resources needed to produce new clothing.

In fact, a nuclear reactor can derive a significant amount of energy from such plutonium fission.

The canned pumpkin in the batter keeps these cupcakes moist, reducing the amount of oil you need to use.

First, cement-makers are trying to make their kilns more efficient and so reduce the amount of energy needed per unit of output.

Your carbon footprint measures the total amount of greenhouse gases emitted as a result of your daily activities.

Compact fluorescent lightbulbs contain a minuscule amount of mercury, and you can't safely ignore potential contact with it.

Mix a generous amount of organic more add to my plant list enlarge.

Many economists argue that a small amount of it may not be a bad thing and could even be beneficial.

Interactions among neurons can be simple or complex, and the amount of time they take can range from milliseconds to months.

With a few exceptions, the amount decreased over land but increased over oceans.

Some recipes call for a mixture to be reduced by a certain amount.

Compact fluorescent light bulbs contain a small amount of mercury and require proper disposal.

Now a new study suggests that they could provide protection from a stroke by limiting the amount of inflicted brain damage.

Payment will be made upon acceptance of the text with submission of an invoice in the amount specified in the contract.

Installing the right windows in your house reduces the amount of energy you use in heating and cooling your home.

Follow label directions exactly and don't use more than the recommended amount.

Pet owners, in particular, might want to reduce the amount of dog feces or cat litter they send to the curb.

Scientists can infer the amount of oxygen in the atmosphere from the amount of organics in the sediment.

The amount of waters was beyond my imagination and the ability to almost touch the falls was overwhelming.

The losses already amount to millions of dollars, and.

The amount of time spent on personal activities compared with the amount of time spent on work is an important factor.

If one person, firm or country can produce more of something with the same amount of effort and resources.

CO2 amount in the atmosphere follows temperature, it does not cause or lead temperature.

Discover great shopping, easy reservations, and a surprising amount of holiday cheer.

Also, the amount of energy transfer while the drinks are cooling is small.

Printed or sent to cellphones, the coupons look standard, but they can contain a startling amount of data.

Our university has a huge amount of small departments.

Since the amount always disappoints, the president's.

Space straight-sided containers evenly over the lawn and water for a set amount of time.

Google execs maintain click fraud on its ad network is minuscule and the settlement amount appears to back that claim.

The government said poor market conditions meant it would probably not have raised the amount originally expected.

The amount in a puff from a cigarette acts as a pleasant stimulus.

The university administrators were the first to notice the site because of the huge amount of bandwidth being used.

Many experts say that is a small fraction of the total amount leaking into the gulf.

But no amount of schedule adjustment seems to reliably cure me of this tendency.

The amount used to fund a gift annuity is also removed from your estate for probate and estate tax purposes.

Then you notice that there's been a huge amount of change due to the logging industry.

Proteomics researchers learn a tremendous amount about disease by.

The amount of material one must read to conduct a reasonable review of a topic keeps growing.

You've probably noticed that there's a dizzying amount of chicken literature out there.

The huge, gigapixel images contain a ridiculous amount of.

Blackboard is seeking an undisclosed amount of damages and royalty payments.

First, the sheer amount of money pouring into private equity means big firms are looking for places to spend it.

The sun's and moon's gravitational tugs on my body amount to.

Two other components add a significant amount of substance to the garden of dinosaurs:.

Plastic drums admit a small amount of oxidation, but not enough to affect the oil as long as the drums are filled to the top.

One solution to the problem could be to decrease the amount of water in the reservoir to provide more space for rainwater.

Qualifying veterans receive an amount equal to the cost of attending an in-state, public four-year college.

And even a small amount of it, added to an existing gas-based recovery process, can make a useful contribution.

Every household produces personal waste every day that adds up to a staggering amount of garbage each year.

DC, are extremely efficient, using about the same amount of energy as a person out for a stroll does.

But naming a creature after a person seems to lack a certain amount of creativity.

They also tolerate a fair amount of sun, except in hot, inland areas.

Of course so far we're only able to do so with a minimal amount of glide.

Last month the territory's de facto central bank pushed banks into increasing the amount of cash they demand of homebuyers.

As the world's population continues to grow, the amount of fresh water needed to.

It's true that consumers have a certain amount of power to influence food producers to change their ways.

Chances are you might not have adequate amount of light, and the light might not the right color to make you look good.

That's a huge amount of time to spend in the office, and yet.

The larger work force has helped to reduce the amount of dangerous content found on the site, the researchers said.

One reason is the amount of borrowing that needs to be repaid.

The electrical power that the panels generate depends on the amount of sunshine falling on the panels.

The amount of gas dissolved depends on the temperature of the water and the atmospheric pressure at the air/water interface.

It takes the same amount of energy to run a full or a half load– so wait another day and fill up that machine.

It's a fearsome amount of firepower to give to individual soldiers.

Students write a report about what they learned while on co-op, but the amount of responsibility varies widely.

But an adjacent dial shows something else: the amount of charge in the car's capacitors is decreasing.

But the end product didn't amount to a hill of beans to many traders-they wanted the means of production.

The amount of scattering occurring in the near-infrared region is then related to the water content of the forest canopy.

Howe's machine faded out the mechanical process of sewing and reduced the amount of time it took to create clothing.

At the same time, the amount of money drivers owe on their cars is soaring.

Say you're offered two jobs doing much the same thing for about the same amount of money.

The first is the sheer amount of data that is now available to companies.

Looking over their findings, students can determine which category has the highest amount of trash per student.

The reason that it is limited is simply the fact that a finite amount of space is equivalent to a finite amount of time.

The environmental movement increased the amount of granola and other whole.

Amount of carbon-14 in the sample at the time of death, which would have been a trillionth of the total carbon.

Such a vast amount of money is unlikely to be available over the next decade.

In the future, that amount may be based on a percentage of the fund's total worth.

The amount of acorns they find, though, is not what determines how many baby.

There's no glitz factor to it, but it's probably going to make a huge amount of difference.

The amount and character of variegation on the leaves change with maturity, so the plant has a different look from month to month.

It may amount to neglect: an adviser failing to respond to.

When reality is changing faster than theory suggests it should, a certain amount of nervousness is a reasonable response.

Often the amount of ethanol created is equal to or less than the amount of fossil fuels needed to run the facility.

Both stretch the same of amount of time and style and play the same game while running and pivoting and jumping the same amount.

The amount of moisture in tomatoes differs with variety.

Then the shreds are immersed in water with a small amount of the enzyme.

Over the past eight years, the survey has collected a vast amount of data on how.

Above all, no amount of recapitalisation would be enough to protect banks from a cascade of euro-zone defaults.

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World English Dictionary

amount (əˈmaʊnt)

—n
1.	extent; quantity; supply
2.	the total of two or more quantities; sum
3.	the full value, effect, or significance of something
4.	a principal sum plus the interest on it, as in a loan

—vb (usually foll by to)
5.	to be equal or add up in effect, meaning, or quantity

usage The use of a plural noun after amount of (an amount of bananas; the amount of refugees) should be avoided: a quantity of bananas; the number of refugees

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amount

mid-13c., "to go up, rise," from O.Fr. amonter, from a mont "upward," lit. "to the mountain," from L. ad- "to" + montem acc. sing. of "mountain." Meaning "to rise in number or quality (so as to reach)" is from c.1300. The noun is 1710, from the verb.

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