hundreds of thousands
The phrase "hundreds of thousands" is used to describe a large, but imprecise, quantity, typically within the range of 100,000 to 999,999.
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Definition
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(common)A quantity between 100,000 and 999,999.
Example
- The event attracted hundreds of thousands of people.
- The project will cost hundreds of thousands of dollars.
B2General
(common)A large and unspecified number, used to emphasize the magnitude of something.
Example
- Hundreds of thousands of stars can be seen in the night sky.
- The campaign received hundreds of thousands of signatures.
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