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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After downloading an app and registering members of your team (which must be an even number of players), the computer randomly assigns your run of games for the evening. Ryan P. C. Trimble, Chicago Tribune, 19 July 2026 How to Determine the Patio Size Save yourself time and effort by making your patio site dimensions equal to an even number of pavers. Caitlin Sole, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 July 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 28 Jul. 2026.

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