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plurality

/plʊˈrælɪti/ /pluˈrælɪti/

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noun

Множественность

The state of being plural.

Examples :

"The plurality of students in the school cafeteria shows how popular lunch time is. "

Множественность учеников в школьной столовой показывает, насколько популярно время обеда.

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Совмещение должностей

The holding of multiple benefices.

Examples :

"Because of the shortage of qualified teachers in rural areas, some educators must hold a plurality of positions, often teaching multiple subjects and grade levels. "

Из-за нехватки квалифицированных учителей в сельской местности некоторые педагоги вынуждены совмещать должности, часто преподавая несколько предметов и уровней.

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Множественность, множество

A state of being numerous.

Examples :

"The plurality of students in the class made it challenging for the teacher to give individual attention. "

Множество учеников в классе затрудняло для учителя уделение индивидуального внимания.

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Множественность, большинство

A number or part of a whole which is greater than any other number or part, but not necessarily a majority.

Examples :

"The plurality of students in the class chose pizza for the pizza party. "

Большинство учеников в классе выбрали пиццу для пиццерии.

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Относительное большинство

A number of votes for a single candidate or position which is greater than the number of votes gained by any other single candidate or position voted for, but which is less than a majority of valid votes cast.

Examples :

"In the student council election, Sarah received a plurality of the votes, but not a majority. "

На выборах в студенческий совет Сара получила относительное большинство голосов, но не большинство.

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Большинство, перевес

A margin by which a number exceeds another number, especially of votes.

Examples :

"The candidate won the election by a plurality of votes, getting slightly more than any other candidate. "

Кандидат выиграл выборы большинством голосов, получив немного больше, чем любой другой кандидат.

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Множество, множество

A group of many entities: a large number.

Examples :

"A plurality of ideas were put forth at the meeting, most of which were rejected out of hand."

На встрече было выдвинуто множество идей, большинство из которых были отклонены сразу.

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Множественность, множество

A group composed of more than one entity.

Examples :

"The student council is a plurality of students who represent the entire school. "

Студенческий совет - это множество студентов, представляющих всю школу.

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Многоженство

(of spouses) Polygamy.

Examples :

"In some cultures, a husband having a plurality of wives is accepted. "

В некоторых культурах многоженство мужа приемлемо.

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