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whole number

[ hohl nuhm-ber ]

noun

Mathematics.
  1. Also called counting number. one of the positive integers or zero; any of the numbers (0, 1, 2, 3, …).
  2. (loosely) integer ( def 1 ).


whole number

noun

  1. an integer
  2. a natural number
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

whole number

  1. A member of the set of positive integers and zero.
  2. A positive integer.
  3. An integer.
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of whole number1

First recorded in 1550–60
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"I really hope this is a drama that suggests that Jamie is like this because of a whole number of complicated factors."

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The event is essentially a musical, with characters constantly practicing on their own, running through whole numbers together, or getting interrupted by a foul-mouthed, chair-throwing J.K.

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The latest national polling averages for the two candidates are shown below, rounded to the nearest whole number.

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In response to a question about whether post-mortem examinations have been carried out, Mr Cammarano said: "There are a whole number of preliminary stages to go through before the autopsies."

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Astronomical-difficulty scores, which are combined on each event with an execution score out of 10, allow Biles to win competitions by whole numbers as most of her peers fight for half-tenths.

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