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Majority

usgb/məˈdʒɔːrəti/Volume
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Quantitative ContextPlay
Use 'majority' when referring to the greater part or number in a group of entities. SlideThe majority of students prefer having classes online.
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Not Always TotalPlay
'Majority' indicates more than half, but not necessarily the whole. SlideA majority of the pie has been eaten, but some is left.
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Subject VariabilityPlay
Understand that 'majority' can apply to people, opinions, or objects in various contexts. SlideThe majority of today's news articles focus on the environment.