dozen
US /ˈdʌzən/
noun, number Core · B1 Mua hàng & vận chuyển
Definition
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.
Examples
We ordered two dozen pens for the new office.
Synonyms
- twelvethe cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
Collocations
- Easy a dozen fresh eggsreferring to a dozen fresh eggs
- Medium ordered a half dozen boxesto ordered a half dozen boxes, meaning to give instructions to or direct somebody to do something with authority
- Hard consulted dozens of industry expertsto consulted dozens of industry experts, meaning to get or ask advice from
- Very Hard a dime a dozen in competitive marketsreferring to a dime a dozen in competitive markets
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