No. 298 in Russian
объем
Volume; capacity; scope; amount.
In a sentence
Объем воды в этом сосуде измеряется в литрах.
The volume of water in this vessel is measured in liters.
In this sentence, 'объем' is used to describe the amount of space that the water occupies.
Мы увеличили объем производства, чтобы удовлетворить спрос.
We increased the production volume to meet the demand.
Here, 'объем' refers to the quantity or capacity of production in a non-physical sense.
Его объем знаний в этой области впечатляет.
His breadth of knowledge in this area is impressive.
In this case, 'объем' metaphorically denotes the scope or extent of knowledge.
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