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   mass

   /mas/

   noun

   • 1. a large body of matter with no definite shape: "the sun broke out from behind a mass of clouds" Similar pileheapstackclumpcloudbunchbundlelumpconcentrationconglomerationaccumulationaggregationconcretionaccretionassemblagecollectionstockpilebuild-uprare:amassment
   • ▪ any of the main portions in a painting or drawing that each have some unity in colour, lighting, or some other quality: "the masterly distribution of masses"
   • 2. a large number of people or objects crowded together: "a mass of cyclists" Similar large numberabundanceprofusionmultitudegroupcrowdmobrabblehordebarragethronghuddlehosttrooparmyherdflockdroveswarmpackpresscrushmountainflood
   • ▪ a large amount of material: "a mass of conflicting evidence"
   • ▪ a large quantity or amount of something: informal "we get masses of homework"
   • 3. the majority of: "the great mass of the population had little interest in the project" Similar majoritylarger part/numbergreater part/numberbest/better partmajor partmostbulkmain bodypreponderancealmost alllion's share
   • ▪ the ordinary people: "seaside towns that catered for the masses" Similar the common peoplethe populacethe publicthe peoplethe multitudethe rank and filethe crowdthe commonaltythe commonalitythe third estatethe plebeiansderogatory:the hoi polloithe mobthe proletariatthe common herdthe rabblethe riff-raffthe canaillethe great unwashedthe ragtag (and bobtail)the prolesthe plebsOpposite eliteoligarchy
   • 4. the quantity of matter which a body contains, as measured by its acceleration under a given force or by the force exerted on it by a gravitational field: "stellar objects of intermediate mass"
   • ▪ (in general use) weight: "multiply the mass of the payload by the distance travelled" Similar weightsizemagnitudebulkdimensionscapacitydensityextentscopegreatnessbignesshugenessamountmatter

   adjective

   • 1. involving or affecting large numbers of people or things: "the film has mass appeal"

   verb

   • 1. assemble or cause to assemble into a single body or mass: "both countries began massing troops in the region"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French masse, from Latin massa, from Greek maza ‘barley cake’; perhaps related to massein ‘knead’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. massless adjective

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2. www.cuemath.com › measurement › massWhat is Mass? | Definition | Mass Formula | Unit of Mass

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   Learn what is mass, how to calculate it, and its unit of measurement. Find out the difference between mass and weight, and see examples and practice questions on mass.

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     Note that an ounce is the measure of mass and a fluid ounce...

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     Weight (Mass) 1 ton = 2000 pounds = 32,000 ounces: Unit...

3. byjus.com › physics › mass-and-weightWhat Is Mass & Weight? - Definition, Difference, Relation

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   Learn what mass and weight are, how they differ, and how they are related in physics. Find out the SI units, examples, and FAQs on mass and weight.

   • Mass can be stated as the measure of the quantity of matter in an object. The SI unit of mass is the kilogram (kg).
   • Weight is the measure of the force of gravity acting on a body.The formula for weight is given by: w = mg
   • Technically, weight is the mass of a body multiplied by the acceleration due to gravity.
   • Weightlessness is a condition of free-fall in which the gravity is cancelled by the inertial force arising from orbital flight or other gravity-neg...
   • This law is a quantitative explanation of the changes that a force can generate in a body’s motion. The second law states that when a body encounte...

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5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › MassMass - Wikipedia

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   the mass of a star or black hole, as identified with its Schwarzschild radius (1 cm ≘ 6.73 × 10 24 kg). Definitions. In physical science, one may distinguish conceptually between at least seven different aspects of mass, or seven physical notions that involve the concept of mass.

6. sciencenotes.org › what-is-mass-mass-definition-inWhat Is Mass? Mass Definition in Science - Science Notes and ...

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   Jan 10, 2024 · Mass is the amount of matter in an object or a measure of its inertia. Learn how mass differs from weight, how to measure mass, and how mass relates to scientific laws and phenomena.

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8. www.britannica.com › science › mass-physicsMass | Definition, Units, & Facts | Britannica

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   Jun 11, 2024 · Mass, in physics, quantitative measure of inertia, a fundamental property of all matter. It is, in effect, the resistance that a body of matter offers to a change in its speed or position upon the application of a force. Mass is measured in units of kilograms.

   • Author: The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

9. www.toppr.com › guides › physicsWhat is Mass: Definition, Weight, Unit, Theory, Examples - Toppr

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   Mass is a property of matter that measures its resistance to acceleration by a force. Learn the difference between mass and weight, the history of mass measurement, and the equivalence principle of Einstein.

10. www.thoughtco.com › mass-2698988The Scientific Definition of Mass - ThoughtCo

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    Mar 28, 2019 · Mass is the quantity of inertia or resistance to acceleration of an object, while weight is the force of gravity on it. Learn how to measure mass, how it differs from weight, and why it matters in science and daily life.