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qty

qty

7.2
The amount or number of something
  • noun
translation icon : cantidad
  • It receives the Qty, First, and Second signals from the bit synchronizer and outputs 10-bit characters on the CharOut bus.
  • Qty = 2

Examples

  • I gotta say, it seems like you are giving 10 answers to 10 questions when your client REALLY wants to know is: "What is the last year this customer row had a non-zero Sales QTY?"...

    Blog text (20)

  • The value of Qty is added to the current count during each clock cycle.

    Academic text (1996)

  • When either Sync1 or Sync2 goes active, the counter is set to zero, unless Sync1 is active and Qty = 2.

    Academic text (1996)

  • If Qty = 2, it also examines the last 8 bits in the shift register together with First and Second and activates Sync2 for a comma character.

    Academic text (1996)

  • The store had a large qty of apples available for sale.

  • Please enter the qty you wish to purchase in the appropriate field.

  • The recipe calls for a qty of sugar that will serve ten people.

Synonyms

quantity
vsqty
179 1.6

An amount of something you can measure or count

is the short written abbreviation used in notes and lists
num
vsqty
  • Texting
10 8.9

A short form of the word number used in messages and forms

is the standard short form used broadly beyond casual messages
amt
vsqty
  • Informal
8.1

A short written form used for a total or quantity

is an abbreviation that covers both counts and totals

How Much

abundance
91 3.3
surplus
192 3.1
qty
7.2
shortage
253 2.7

Surface Forms

qty singular
qtys plural

Etymology

The word qty is a short form of quantity, which comes from an old root meaning 'how much'. So qty is used to show the 'amount' or number of something on forms and invoices.