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1
a remaining group or portion
- the remainder of the pills were saved in case they were needed later
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2
an unused or unwanted piece or item typically of small size or value
- the remainder of the dough can be used to make a tartlet
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“Remainder.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/remainder. Accessed 27 Sep. 2022.
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The first known use of remainder was in the 14th century
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