one hundred
Definition
- Adjective:
- Being ten more than ninety; denoting the number 100: The word "one hundred" is a cardinal number that represents the quantity that is ten units greater than ninety. It is written as the numeral 100.
Usage
- As a determiner before a noun: "One hundred" is used to specify an exact quantity of one hundred items or units.
- As a noun phrase: It can function as a noun phrase to represent the number itself or a group of one hundred.
- Formal and precise contexts: It is often used in formal writing, legal documents, or for emphasis to avoid ambiguity, whereas "a hundred" is more common in informal speech.
Examples
- Adjective/Determiner:
- The book has one hundred pages. (It specifies the exact count of pages.)
- She saved one hundred dollars for her trip. (It denotes the precise amount saved.)
- Noun Phrase:
- The total cost came to one hundred. (Here, it stands alone as the amount.)
- One hundred is a three-digit number. (It refers to the numerical value itself.)
Advanced Usage
- "One hundred percent": Used to mean completely, entirely, or without any doubt.
- I am one hundred percent sure of my answer.
- For emphasis and clarity: Using "one hundred" instead of "a hundred" can add formality or stress exactness, especially in contrast to approximate numbers.
- We need one hundred signatures, not ninety-nine.
- In sequences or lists: Often used in formal enumerations.
- Article One hundred of the constitution...
Variants and Related Words
- A hundred: The more common, informal equivalent. (e.g., ).
- Hundred (noun): Can be used similarly, often preceded by "a" or another number. (e.g., ).
- Century: A period of one hundred years.
- Centennial: Relating to a one-hundredth anniversary.
- Hundredth (ordinal number): Referring to position number 100 in a sequence.
Synonyms
- A hundred: The primary synonym, though slightly less formal.
- A century (when referring to years): A period of one hundred years.
- A ton (informal, often hyperbolic): Used to mean a very large but indefinite number.
Related Phrases
- One in a hundred: An expression meaning something is rare or exceptional.
- His talent is one in a hundred.
- Not a hundred percent: Feeling slightly unwell.
- I'm feeling not a hundred percent today.
- Give it a hundred percent: To try as hard as one possibly can.
- You must give it a hundred percent in the final match.
Notes on Meaning
- Numerical Value: It is the square of 10 (10 x 10 = 100).
- Cultural Significance: Often represents a complete set or a full measure (e.g., 100 percent). It is a common benchmark for scores, percentages, and anniversaries.
Adjective
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being ten more than ninety
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