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Noun: ten  ten
  1. The cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
    "The metric system is based on powers of ten";
    - 10, X, tenner
     
  2. One of four playing cards in a deck with ten pips on the face
    "He drew a ten-spot of hearts from the deck";
    - ten-spot
Adjective: ten  ten
  1. Being one more than nine
    - 10, x

Derived forms: tens

See also: cardinal

Type of: large integer, spot

Encyclopedia: Ten, Nine, Eight