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- * [Wikipedia on "Quantity"|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantity]. "Quantity is a 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. It is usually represented as a number (numeric value) of units together with the type of those units (if required) and a referent defining the nature of the collection. Both parts are required." |
+ * [Wikipedia on "Quantity"|http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quantity]. "Quantity is a 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. It is usually represented as a number (numeric value) of units together with the type of those units (if required) and a referent defining the nature of the collection. Both parts are required. Examples are: one apple, two apples, three apples, where the number is an integer so does not require a type; 1.76 litres (liters) of milk; 500 people" |
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