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as in digit
a character used to represent a mathematical value three is a positive integer

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as in object
one that has a real and independent existence an event that is seen as the point at which the gay rights movement became an integer and not just a smattering of protests

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Recent Examples of integer For millennia, mathematicians have sought integer solutions to them. Joseph Howlett, Quanta Magazine, 3 Feb. 2025 For example, basic arithmetic might be characterized as the rules that govern integers combined with the operations of addition and subtraction. Big Think, 16 Jan. 2025 The work of Chinese researchers in advancing quantum annealing techniques for integer factorization is an important step in the evolution of quantum computing and cryptography. Craig S. Smith, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 For instance, factoring numbers up to 50 bits using hybrid quantum-classical algorithms represents progress over earlier efforts that were limited to smaller integers. Craig S. Smith, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024 See All Example Sentences for integer
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Noun
  • Parts of the southwestern U.S. are forecast to see highs reaching the triple digits this weekend, whilst other areas could see severe thunderstorms and even flooding.
    Joe Edwards, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 May 2025
  • Since each dial only goes up to nine digits, there are only a limited number of combinations that a thief would have to attempt in order to access the bag’s contents.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 22 May 2025
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  • And also, the sort of exploitation that bot constructs are subjected to in this world that Martha has created meant that someone was probably going to treat it like an object at some point.
    ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 19 May 2025
  • This is because denser material pulls more strongly on nearby objects, while less dense material exerts a weaker pull.
    Victoria Corless, Space.com, 19 May 2025
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  • As Anti-Trans Laws Get More Extreme, Here’s Where State Laws Stand in 2025 Tracking the emerging trends, firsts, and surprises this year as statehouse Republicans brought a record-breaking number of anti-LGBTQ+ bills.
    Samantha Riedel, Them., 29 May 2025
  • That was a really big number to hit without a radio hit to drive it.
    Deborah Evans Price, Billboard, 29 May 2025
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  • The people holding top leadership positions at the charter and the third-party entity are also often the same people or are related, raising concerns about conflicts of interest.
    Kristen Taketa, San Diego Union-Tribune, 25 May 2025
  • That would give the president free reign to create entities to get around transparency laws, CREW told the Supreme Court.
    Maureen Groppe, USA Today, 24 May 2025
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  • On a personal level, attorneys may suffer from strained relationships, substance abuse and even suicidal ideation.
    Raquel Gomes, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025
  • Several state laws have taken effect in recent years focused on education and discipline surrounding teen substance use.
    Rebecca Noel, Charlotte Observer, 21 May 2025

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“Integer.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/integer. Accessed 2 Jun. 2025.

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