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Plurality

usgb/plʊˈræləti/Volume
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Used to indicate a larger number in a comparison, without specifying the exact amount. SlideIn the survey, a plurality of participants chose blue as their favorite color.
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Plurality suggests more than the rest but not necessarily over half. SlideDespite a plurality of votes, the proposal did not reach a majority.
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