For example, the playstation classic is 45% smaller than the playstation 1 ( the original). Does that mean that the volume is 45% smaller?
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Generally it’s most correct to treat ‘size’ as referring to volume when you’re talking about three-dimensional objects, but it will vary according to context. Someone discussing copper wire, might treat “size” and “gauge” interchangeably, as if length is just its own unrelated dimension. If it’s important, they should specify which measure they’re talking about, and if they don’t, you should ask them to clarify.
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