86
- numeral
- At the age of 86, he was finally admitted to the poorhouse.
- 86 percent
- 1985-86
- page 86
Examples
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Look for a balmy low of 86.
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Eighty-eight percent of the students were psychology majors (86% seniors, 14% juniors).
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Well, looks like 86 is your lucky number.
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l have 86 houses left.
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Kids are 86 per cent happier since you've taken the job.
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Likewise, 86 percent of respondents in a survey of criminal defendants said their cases were handled fairly.
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There's 86 pounds there.
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The screening formula was able to accurately detect 70 of the 86 referrals (81%).
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The question, 'Do you often feel sad or depressed?' has 86% sensitivity and 78% specificity in detecting post-stroke depression.
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I saw a movie that received a score of 86% on Rotten Tomatoes, which means it's well-rated.
Synonyms
A number that is six more than eighty
Surface Forms
Etymology
86 Is simply eighty plus six, so it means 'six more than eighty'. Think of 8 tens and 6 ones to remember it.