majority

Definition

• n. the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
• n. (elections) more than half of the votes
• n. the age at which persons are considered competent to manage their own affairs

Word forms

Plural

majorities

Example sentences

1. n.

   The majority of students passed the exam with good grades.

2. n.

   In majority logic, the outcome is determined by the option that receives the most votes.