one thousand
"One thousand" is a fundamental number in mathematics and everyday life, often used to represent a large quantity.
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Definition
A1General
(common)The number 1,000, which is the product of 100 and 10.
Example
- There are one thousand milliliters in a liter.
B1Mathematics
(technical)A quantity consisting of 10 sets of 100 units, or 10^3.
Example
- In scientific notation, one thousand is written as 1 × 10^3.
B2Figurative
(informal)Used to describe a large but unspecified number or quantity.
Example
- There were thousands of people at the concert.
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