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The correct spelling is nines.

How to pronounce nines

noun

Say it like: Nin-es

The correct spelling is nines. The digit or figure 9. For example: "They guaranteed that our Web site would have 99.99% uptime, or four nines."

Usage Examples

They guaranteed that our Web site would have 99.99% uptime, or four nines.

He drew nines from the deck.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.The digit or figure 9.
  2. 2.A playing card with nine pips.
  3. 3.A nine-millimeter semi-automatic pistol.
  4. 4.(usually in the plural) A statistical unit of proportion (of reliability, purity, etc.).
  5. 5.A baseball club, team, or lineup (composed of nine players).

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