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quantifier

An unspecified quantity or amount of countable items, often used to ask for or state a total.

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Traditionally a male-dominated sport, efforts have been made to make it more inclusive, with this year's event attracting a record number of women and under-16s.

From BBC ● Sep. 4, 2026

The Mexican Wolf Interagency Field Team places the number of Mexican wolves at 317 at the end of 2025.

From Barron's ● Sep. 4, 2026

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quantity of
a tally of
amount of
a count of
total of

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