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Term: Less Than

Definition:

Less than is a comparative operator used in mathematics to indicate that one value is smaller or inferior to another.

Part of Speech:

Expression

Senses:

1. Compared to or inferior to in quantity, quality, or degree.

2. Indicates subtraction or deduction.

3. Indicates a value or quantity below a specified threshold.

Usages:

1. Comparative:

- The number 5 is less than 10.

- The performance of Team A is less than that of Team B.

2. Subtraction:

- If you have 8 apples and give away 3, you will have less than 8 apples.

- The total cost is $50, but if you apply a discount of $10, the final amount will be less than the original.

3. Threshold:

- The temperature is less than freezing, so make sure to wear warm clothes.

- You need to score more than 80 to pass the test; anything less than that is considered a failure.

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