nine

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Pronunciation
/naɪn/
/naɪn/
Noun
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

The digit or figure 9.

2 Definition

A playing card with nine pips.

3 Definition

A nine-millimeter semi-automatic pistol.

4 Definition

(usually in the plural) A statistical unit of proportion (of reliability, purity, etc.).

Example Sentences
  • They guaranteed that our Web site would have 99.99% uptime, or four nines.
5 Definition

A baseball club, team, or lineup (composed of nine players).

Numeral
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

A numerical value equal to 9; the number following eight and preceding ten.

2 Definition

Describing a group or set with nine elements.

Example Sentences
  • A cat has nine lives.