considerable number

Frequency: 8.861.5 per million words

Refers to a large quantity of countable items.

considerableADJECTIVE + NOUN

Categories:

number

Examples (10)

  • A considerable number of people attend the festival each year.
  • The study revealed a considerable number of errors in the report.
  • We have received a considerable number of applications for the job.
  • A considerable number of historical artifacts were lost in the fire.
  • The new policy will affect a considerable number of small businesses.
  • Despite the storm, a considerable number of volunteers showed up to help.
  • The project was delayed by a considerable number of unforeseen complications.
  • It has been noted that a considerable number of migratory birds arrived earlier this season.
  • A considerable number of complaints have been filed against the company.
  • I was surprised to see a considerable number of old friends at the reunion.