
Majority
Quantitative Context
Use 'majority' when referring to the greater part or number in a group of entities.

The majority of students prefer having classes online.
Not Always Total
'Majority' indicates more than half, but not necessarily the whole.

A majority of the pie has been eaten, but some is left.
Subject Variability
Understand that 'majority' can apply to people, opinions, or objects in various contexts.

The majority of today's news articles focus on the environment.
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