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Hundred

Definition: A cardinal number that is equal to 10 times 10 or one more than ninety-nine.

Senses:

1. Number: The number equal to the product of ten and ten; 100.
2. Quantifier: A large but unspecified amount or number.

Popular Usages:

1. In mathematics, a hundred is a round number often used as a base for counting and calculations.
2. The term "hundred" may also be used in a figurative sense to express a large or indefinite quantity of something.

Local Usages:

In some cultures, the term "hundred" is used as a term of endearment or a nickname.

Examples:

Number:

• Cindy has a hundred marbles in her collection.
• The marathon runner ran one hundred miles in two days.

Quantifier:

• I've told you a hundred times not to touch that!
• He made a hundred mistakes in his report.

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