greaternumber
nounUK /ˈɡreɪtə ˈnʌmbə/
US /ˈɡreɪtər ˈnʌmbər/
The bigger amount when you compare two groups of things.
The greater number of kids chose pizza for lunch.
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2. The side with more votes in a decision.
The greater number voted to play outside.
3. The larger of two numbers in math.
Between 8 and 5, the greater number is 8.
4. Most of the people or things in a group.
The greater number of birds flew south for winter.