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Meaning of the word dozen in English

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dozen

US /ˈdʌz.ən/
UK /ˈdʌz.ən/
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Noun

1.

a group or set of twelve

Example:
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She bought a dozen eggs at the market.
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We need another dozen of those pencils.
2.

an indefinite large number of something

Example:
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There were dozens of people waiting in line.
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I've told you dozens of times not to do that.
Synonym:
many numerous scores multitude myriad

Determiner

in groups of twelve

Example:
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Eggs are often sold by the dozen.
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The bakery sells cookies by the dozen.
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