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preponderance
(pre|pon¦der|ance)
Pronunciation:
/prɪˈpɒnd(ə)r(ə)ns/
noun
[
mass noun
]
the quality or fact of being greater in number, quantity, or importance:
the preponderance of women among older people
[
count noun
]
:
a preponderance of lower-paid jobs
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