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Term: 37

Definition:

37 is a cardinal number representing the quantity that comes after 36 and before 38. It is an odd number and is the square of 6 plus 1.

Part of Speech:

Cardinal Number

Senses:

Sense 1:

Referring to the numerical value equal to thirty-seven.

Examples:

1. I scored 37 out of 50 on the test.
2. He is currently 37 years old.

Sense 2:

Informal slang for a handgun, especially a .38 caliber revolver.

Examples:

1. The detective always carried a 37 in his shoulder holster.
2. The suspect was found with a loaded 37 in his possession.

Sense 3:

Colloquial abbreviation for 37°C, which is equivalent to 98.6°F, the normal temperature of the human body.

Examples:

1. She felt ill, and her temperature rose to 37°C.
2. Doctors consider a body temperature above 37 to be a low-grade fever.

Sense 4:

Used in various contexts to indicate comparative rapidness or efficiency.

Examples:

1. The new smartphone boasts a 37% faster processor than its predecessor.
2. With their innovative manufacturing techniques, they reduced the production time by 37%.

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