density

Densityis defined as how tightly or loosely packed a substance is, or to the number of things or people in a certain area.

(noun)

An example of density is population density, which refers to the number of people in a certain geographic area.

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noun pl. densities

the quality or condition of being dense; specif.,
1. thickness; compactness
2. stupidity
3. Photog. degree of opacity of a negative
quantity or number per unit, as of area
current density
Physics ratio of the mass of an object to its volume

Origin: Fr densité < L densitas

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noun pl. den·si·ties

The quality or condition of being dense.
a. The quantity of something per unit measure, especially per unit length, area, or volume.
b. The mass per unit volume of a substance under specified conditions of pressure and temperature.
Computer Science The number of units of useful information contained within a linear dimension.
The number of individuals, such as inhabitants or housing units, per unit of area.
The degree of optical opacity of a medium or material, as of a photographic negative.
Thickness of consistency; impenetrability.
Complexity of structure or content.
Stupidity; dullness.

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