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British pronunciation
/mˈæs/

Definition & Meaning of "mass"

Mass
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the common people generally

mass definition and meaning
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the amount of matter in an individual, often used to describe the overall weight or size of the body

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Bodybuilders aim to increase muscle mass.
Eating more can lead to gaining mass.
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a large quantity or number of something, often referring to a group of objects or people that are considered together

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There was a mass of people waiting outside the concert hall.
The festival attracted a mass of visitors from all over the world.
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an ill-structured collection of similar things (objects or people)

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(physics) the property of matter that gives it weight in a gravitational field and is a measure of its inertia

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In physics, mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object.
The mass of an object is typically measured in kilograms ( kg ) or grams ( g ).
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(Roman Catholic Church and Protestant Churches) the celebration of the Eucharist

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an amount of substance that has no definite shape

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the property of something that is great in magnitude

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a musical setting for a Mass

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a sequence of prayers constituting the Christian Eucharistic rite

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a religious ceremony that includes a choral composition with multiple voices and instruments, based on religious texts

What is a "Mass"?

A Mass is a type of religious service that includes a musical composition involving multiple voices and often instruments. It is based on religious texts and is performed during Christian worship. The Mass features various musical sections, such as hymns and prayers, that contribute to the overall spiritual experience of the ceremony. It is a key element in many Christian traditions and can range from simple to highly elaborate in its musical arrangement.

to mass
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to join together in a large group or quantity

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The protesters massed in the town square to demand political reform.
The students frequently mass in the cafeteria during lunchtime.
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to collect in a large group or quantity

Transitive: to mass sb/sth
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She is currently massing her troops for the upcoming battle.
They recently massed their resources for the charity event.
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involving or impacting a large number of things or people collectively

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Mass production techniques have led to the creation of affordable consumer goods.
The company faced mass layoffs due to economic downturn.
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