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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There aren’t an even number of weeks to align with the number of months in our calendar year. — Addy Bink, The Hill, 26 Apr. 2026 When giving lucky money as a gift, the amount should be an even number rather than an odd number. — Doris Alvarez Cea, Florida Times-Union, 17 Feb. 2026 The 1993 finals finished with an even number of total points for each team. — Zach Harper, New York Times, 16 June 2026 Every even number generation of wireless is huge. — Fortune Editors, Fortune, 10 May 2026 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 7 Jul. 2026.

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