crore

American

[krawr, krohr] / krɔr, kroʊr /

noun

(in India) the sum of ten million, especially of rupees; one hundred lacs.

crore British

/ krɔː /

noun

(in Indian English) ten million

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Etymology

Origin of crore

First recorded in 1600–10, crore is from the Hindi word kroṛ, karoṛ

Example Sentences

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Tata Group, which owns Air India, has said it would give one crore rupee - the equivalent of about £86,000 - to the families of each person who was killed in the crash.

From BBC

It broadly states that the action will “safeguard the interests of crores of Indian mobile and internet users.”

From The Verge

The number is soon going to touch the 5.75 crore mark.

From Time

We believe in the power of 125 crore Indians.

From The Guardian

Fadnavis buckled under the pressure of MNS threats, and it was agreed that the producers will donate Rs 5 crore to the Army Welfare Fund — a demand put forth by Thackeray before the meeting.

From Salon

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