preponderance

[ pri-pon-der-uhns ]

/ prɪˈpɒn dər əns /

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noun

the fact or quality of being preponderant; superiority in weight, power, numbers, etc.: The preponderance of votes is against the proposal.

OTHER WORDS FOR preponderance

predominance, majority, mass, bulk.

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Sometimes pre·pon·der·an·cy .

Origin of preponderance

First recorded in 1675–85; preponder(ant) + -ance

Words nearby preponderance

preparental, preparer, prepay, prepense, prepollex, preponderance, preponderant, preponderate, prepone, preportion, prepose

How to use preponderance in a sentence

A more recent addition to this ever-changing ecosystem is the preponderance of electric contraptions—e-bikes, e-skateboards, e-scooters, Onewheels—some of which are capable of rather high speeds.
The Intersection Is a City’s Watering Hole, and It’s Teeming with Life and Danger|wtaylor|August 20, 2021|Outside Online
As for raising the burden of proof to a preponderance of evidence, Early now says he’s for it.
Massachusetts Police Can Easily Seize Your Money. The DA of One County Makes It Nearly Impossible to Get It Back.|by Saurabh Datar and Shannon Dooling, WBUR|August 18, 2021|ProPublica
The preponderance of the data would say in household transmission, young children are not quite as good as adults.
How To Make Sure Your Kid Isn’t A Superspreader|Maggie Koerth (maggie.koerth-baker@fivethirtyeight.com)|May 7, 2021|FiveThirtyEight
More than a preponderance of evidence, the state’s attorney came with an avalanche that overwhelmed and buried any notion of innocence.
Derek Chauvin’s Guilty and So Is the Whole Damn System|Goldie Taylor|April 20, 2021|The Daily Beast

Seattle also benefited from a preponderance of at-home workers — Amazon and Microsoft were among the first to encourage remote working.
Who Conquered the Virus?|Nick Fouriezos|March 13, 2021|Ozy
This lawsuit will be decided under a lower and more easily met standard of proof: “preponderance of the evidence.”
Prosecuting Officer Wilson Won't Bring Justice to Ferguson|Candace McCoy|August 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Brown assesses sexual misconduct charges under a “preponderance of the evidence” standard—the lowest legal burden of proof.
Exclusive: Brown University Student Speaks Out on What It’s Like to Be Accused of Rape|Cathy Young|June 8, 2014|DAILY BEAST
That should bother you even if you think that the preponderance of the evidence says that MacDonald is guilty.
Does Jeffrey MacDonald Belong in Jail?|Megan McArdle|January 3, 2013|DAILY BEAST
A civil case, however, could have been decided on the basis of a preponderance of evidence.
Reports: Dominique Strauss-Kahn Settles With Maid Who Claimed Sexual Assault|Christopher Dickey|November 30, 2012|DAILY BEAST
In the past 20 years, the preponderance of global companies have both increased revenue and shed costs.
Google’s Results Reflect Giants’ Surge, as Everyone Else Struggles|Zachary Karabell|April 13, 2012|DAILY BEAST
But here, as in every place of burial, the vast preponderance of childrens graves is striking.
The Catacombs of Rome|William Henry Withrow
A House of Commons was chosen in which the Whig party had a decided preponderance.
The History of England from the Accession of James II.|Thomas Babington Macaulay
It also points out a very characteristic feature of these concerts—namely, the preponderance of the fair sex.
Frederick Chopin as a Man and Musician|Frederick Niecks
The Free State preponderance among settlers constantly increased.
A History of the Nineteenth Century, Year by Year|Edwin Emerson
The Roman Catholic general resolved to employ his preponderance of forces in striking a decisive blow.
History of the Rise of the Huguenots|Henry Baird

British Dictionary definitions for preponderance

preponderance

preponderancy (prɪˈpɒndərənsɪ)

/ (prɪˈpɒndərəns) /

noun

the quality of being greater in weight, force, influence, etcthe preponderance of right-handed people

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British Dictionary definitions for preponderance

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