10

I

noun

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system (Freq. 4)

• Syn: ↑ten, ↑X, ↑tenner, ↑decade

• Hypernyms: ↑large integer

II

adjective

being one more than nine (Freq. 69)

• Syn: ↑ten, ↑x

• Similar to: ↑cardinal

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the upper end of a rating scale, with 10 indicating the best or a perfect score: That new novel is wonderful - I'd rate it a 10.