nine
noun
a cardinal number, eight plus one.
nines
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pluralof nine.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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"How many nines of reliability do you need to scale?"
From Barron's ● Jul. 22, 2026
There are plenty of wide forwards, or number 10s, for England at youth level - Arsenal's Max Dowman and Liverpool's Rio Ngumoha to name two - but few number nines.
From BBC ● Jul. 18, 2026
In early June, hundreds of fans dressed to the nines were in attendance at a rock star’s sold-out show at New York’s Beacon Theatre.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 20, 2026
The reliability of core services on the internet is often measured in nines.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 13, 2026
She’s got on a costume, dressed to the nines.
From "Like Vanessa" by Tami Charles
