noun a quantity of something, typically a large one
verb to add up in number or quantity
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The total sum of money involved in a financial transaction
The total cost or value of something
A numerical value representing a quantity or value
The total value of goods or services exchanged in a market
The total sum of money recorded in financial statements
In the field of writing, 'amount' is often used to refer to the quantity or number of something, such as the amount of research conducted for a particular article or the amount of words in a manuscript.
Psychologists may use 'amount' when discussing the quantity of a certain behavior or symptom exhibited by a patient, or the amount of time spent on a particular therapy technique.
Accountants use 'amount' to refer to the total sum of money involved in a financial transaction, or the total value of assets or liabilities on a balance sheet.
Engineers may use 'amount' to describe the quantity of materials needed for a construction project, or the total energy output of a system.
Doctors may use 'amount' to discuss the dosage of a medication prescribed to a patient, or the quantity of a certain substance detected in a blood test.