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High-speed rail would revolutionise interstate travel and would also be an economic game-changer for dozens of regional communities along its path.
Anthony Albanese

Meaning of "dozens" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DOZENS

dozens  [ˈdʌzənz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DOZENS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Dozens is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DOZENS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

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Dozen

A dozen is a grouping of twelve. The dozen may be one of the earliest primitive groupings, perhaps because there are approximately a dozen cycles of the moon or months in a cycle of the sun or year. Twelve is convenient because it has more divisors than other small numbers: 12 = 2 × 6 = 3 × 4 = 1 × 12. The use of twelve as a base number, known as the duodecimal system, probably originated in Mesopotamia. This could come from counting on one's fingers by counting each finger bone with one's thumb. Using this method, one hand can count to twelve, and two hands can count to 144. Twelve dozen are known as a gross; and twelve gross are called a great gross, a term most often used when shipping or buying items in bulk. A great hundred, also known as a small gross, is 120 or ten dozen. A baker's dozen, also known as big, or long dozen, is 13.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DOZENS


buttons
ˈbʌtənz
commons
ˈkɒmənz
communications
kəˌmjuːnɪˈkeɪʃənz
conditions
kənˈdɪʃənz
congratulations
kənˌɡrætjʊˈleɪʃənz
connections
kəˈnɛkʃənz
directions
dɪˈrɛkʃənz
Evans
ˈɛvənz
gardens
ˈɡɑːdənz
horizons
həˈraɪzənz
instructions
ɪnˈstrʌkʃənz
limitations
ˌlɪmɪˈteɪʃənz
Lions
ˈlaɪənz
millions
ˈmɪljənz
occasions
əˈkeɪʒənz
orthocousins
ˈɔːθəʊˌkʌzənz
persons
ˈpɜːsənz
ramsons
ˈræmzənz
relations
rɪˈleɪʃənz
sessions
ˈsɛʃənz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DOZENS

doxy
doxycycline
doy
doyen
doyenne
Doyle
doyley
doylies
doyly
doz.
doze
dozed
dozen
dozenth
dozer
dozier
doziest
dozily
doziness
dozy

WORDS THAT END LIKE DOZENS

Amiens
at sixes and sevens
Athens
Clemens
dickens
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gens
greens
heavens
Homo sapiens
Horsens
Huygens
lens
Owens
Queens
Rubens
sapiens
Steffens
Stevens
teens

Synonyms and antonyms of dozens in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «dozens» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DOZENS

Find out the translation of dozens to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of dozens from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «dozens» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

数十
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

docenas
570 millions of speakers

English

dozens
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

दर्जनों
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

العشرات
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

десятки
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

dezenas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ডজন
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

des dizaines
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Berpuluh-puluh
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Dutzende
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

何十
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

수십
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Puluhan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hàng chục
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

டஜன் கணக்கான
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

डझनभर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

onlarca
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

decine
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

dziesiątki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

десятки
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

zeci
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

δεκάδες
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

dosyne
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tiotals
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

dusinvis
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of dozens

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DOZENS»

The term «dozens» is very widely used and occupies the 11.926 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DOZENS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about dozens

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10 QUOTES WITH «DOZENS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word dozens.
1
Anthony Albanese
High-speed rail would revolutionise interstate travel and would also be an economic game-changer for dozens of regional communities along its path.
2
Marc Andreessen
Qualified software engineers, managers, marketers and salespeople in Silicon Valley can rack up dozens of high-paying, high-upside job offers any time they want, while national unemployment and underemployment is sky high.
3
Reza Aslan
There were dozens of people who walked through the Holy Land claiming to be the Messiah, curing the sick, exorcising demons, challenging Rome, gathering followers. In a way, there's nothing unique about what Jesus did. In fact, many of these so-called false Messiahs we know by name.
4
Richard Ben-Veniste
So we knew their intentions were to strike in the United States. We also knew from other sources of dozens of examples of where the notion of using planes as weapons was discussed.
5
Marsha Blackburn
Mr. Speaker, we are a blessed Nation. We have not suffered another attack on our soil since September 11, and we are grateful. We have killed or captured dozens of members of al Qaeda and the Taliban. Our military and intelligence forces are working both hard and smart.
6
Brenda Blethyn
When I left drama school, there were dozens of rep theatres you could apply to where you got a good training.
7
Louise Brown
The Dancing Girls of Lahore was offered to dozens of British publishers and was turned down by everyone. It is still on offer in the U.K., but I'm not confident there will be any takers.
8
Joe Conason
Dozens of America's wealthiest taxpayers - including hedge fund legend Michael Steinhardt, super trial lawyer Guy Saperstein, and Ben Cohen of Ben & Jerry's fame - have appealed to President Obama not to renew the Bush tax cuts for anyone earning more than $1 million a year.
9
Richard Paul Evans
I have a penchant for fresh notebooks and mechanical pencils. It seems every time I go to the store, I buy a new notebook. I have dozens of them just sitting around.
10
Paula Fox
I don't know what makes a writer's voice. It's dozens of things. There are people who write who don't have it. They're tone-deaf, even though they're very fluent. It's an ability, like anything else, being a doctor or a veterinarian, or a musician.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DOZENS»

Discover the use of dozens in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to dozens and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Dozens: A History of Rap's Mama
Following his groundbreaking explorations of the blues and American popular music in Escaping the Delta and How the Beatles Destroyed Rock 'n' Roll, Elijah Wald turns his attention to the tradition of African American street rhyming and ...
Elijah Wald, 2012
2
The Dozens: A History of Rap's Mama
Looks at "the dozens," a witty insult game that has been a basic building block of African American culture, and explores its connections to rap music, comedy, and literature.
Elijah Wald, 2012
3
Mixed-Media Books: Dozens of Experiments in Altering Books
Previously published as New directions in altered books.
Gabe Cyr, 2009
4
Playing the Dozens
When the man accused of killing a cop is found hanging in his cell, Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Holden investigates a bizarre case involving drugs, money, sex, and corruption. Reprint. NYT.
William D. Pease, 1992
5
Handheld Pies: Dozens of Pint-Size Sweets and Savories
Pie-lovers everywhere will be thrilled to find their favorite recipes plus fabulous new creations. Ideal for beginning and seasoned bakers alike, "Handheld Pies" proves that good things definitely come in small packages.
Sarah Billingsley, Rachel Wharton, 2011
6
Cookie Craft Christmas: Dozens of Decorating Ideas for a ...
Make every Christmas a cookie craft Christmas!
Janice Fryer, Valerie Peterson, 2009
7
Stampcraft: Dozens of Creative Ideas for Stamping on Cards, ...
Instructions for a variety of projects are presented together with a guide to stamps, inks and paints, finishes, equipment, and techniques
Cari Haysom, 1996
8
Craft Challenge: Dozens of Ways to Repurpose a Pillowcase
Presents instructions for creating a variety of items, including scarves, hats, dresses, and skirts, from pillowcases.
Suzanne J. E. Tourtillott, 2009
9
Crochet Bouquet: Easy Designs for Dozens of Flowers
Crocheted flowers are cheerful reminders of nature's bounty. Thompson's tips, techniques, and directions make it easy to create lovely blossoms that can be used as embellishments, on greeting cards, or on their own.
Suzann Thompson, 2008
10
Granny Squares Now: Dozens of Fresh Takes on a Crochet Classic
Features more than 70 contemporary "granny squares" in all shapes, sizes, colors and textures, along with fabulous finishing ideas.
Susan M. Cottrell, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DOZENS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term dozens is used in the context of the following news items.
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ISIS Crucifies Dozens for Breaking Ramadan Fast
Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) militants have crucified dozens of Syrian men and boys for breaking the Ramadan fast, according to reports. «Breitbart News, Jul 15»
2
Dangerous drug linked to dozens of overdoses
Fentanyl is a threat to health and public safety. Those are strong words coming from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). «WSFA, Jul 15»
3
Dozens escaped Dannemora prison before Richard Matt and David …
Dannemora. A prisoner from Albany County escaped from Clinton Correctional Facility in Dannemora, was tracked by bloodhounds and eluded ... «Albany Times Union, Jul 15»
4
In Tunisia's Wild South, Dozens Slip Away to Join Jihad
Located 250 miles (400 kilometers) south of the beach resort where dozens of European tourists were gunned down last month, Remada ... «Bloomberg, Jul 15»
5
Dozens of tests scores tossed over cheating as St. Paul teacher …
ST. PAUL — Schools in St. Paul and Cannon Falls threw out dozens of Minnesota Comprehensive Assessments results this spring because of ... «Duluth News Tribune, Jul 15»
6
Dozens of dogs found in condemned home
Town of Union, NY (WBNG Binghamton) The Broome County Sheriff's Office tell Action News a home in the Town of Union is run down, and ... «WBNG-TV, Jul 15»
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Dozens of positions at Leahi Hospital, Maluhia will be cut later this …
Dozens of positions at Leahi Hospital, Maluhia will be cut later this year. By Web Staff Published: July 8, 2015, 5:02 pm Updated: July 8, 2015, 5:08 pm. «KHON2, Jul 15»
8
Dozens of ISIS militants die in iftar poisoning
According to the newspaper dozens of the Islamic militants have been killed by poisoning in similar attacks. In the latter case the newspaper ... «Al-Arabiya, Jul 15»
9
Obama Will Free Drug Offenders By The Dozens In A History …
In the coming weeks, President Barack Obama will commute the sentences of dozens more nonviolent drug offenders, his aides told The New ... «Bustle, Jul 15»
10
Dozens Of Santa Clarita Residents Have 'Coffee With The Captain'
Many get coffee with their co-workers or to catch up with an old friend, but Sheriff's Station leaders are meeting with Santa Clarita Valley ... «KHTS Radio, Jul 15»

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