formal
: a greater amount or number of something
A preponderance of the evidence [=most of the evidence] shows that the accused is guilty.
The preponderance [=majority] of visitors to the museum are from outside the country.
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“Preponderance.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/preponderance. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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