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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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 Team Standings Update post Event After the weekend’s 30+ matches, there was a bit of movement in the standings (note: these places are based on average points per match (PPM), not overall points, since the teams still have not played an even number of matches to date). Todd Boss, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024 Then measure the fullest part of your bust and subtract that first even number band size to find your cup size measurement. Kate Watson, Peoplemag, 26 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for even number 

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“Even number.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/even%20number. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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