even number
noun
: a whole number that is able to be divided by two into two equal whole numbers
The numbers 0, 2, 4, 6, and 8 are even numbers.
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Most fatty acids in Earth’s organisms have an even number of carbon atoms, so finding this feature on Mars could point to the potential existence of life.
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Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
Now in its third year, Johnson said the goal is to have an even number of men and women at next year’s event.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2025
If a state has an even number of representatives and an even split between Republicans and Democrats, that state's delegation cannot form a majority in favor of one candidate, and that state therefore abstains from voting.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Claude isn’t even number one in our rankings this week.
—Brian Grubb, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2024
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Margherita Bassi, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025
Now in its third year, Johnson said the goal is to have an even number of men and women at next year’s event.
—Raisa Habersham, Miami Herald, 19 Feb. 2025
If a state has an even number of representatives and an even split between Republicans and Democrats, that state's delegation cannot form a majority in favor of one candidate, and that state therefore abstains from voting.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
Claude isn’t even number one in our rankings this week.
—Brian Grubb, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2024
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“Even number.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20number. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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