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numbers needed to harm

numbers needed to harm is the plural of number needed to harm.

Meaning of number needed to harm

Noun

number needed to harm (plural numbers needed to harm)

  1. The number of people, statistically, who must be exposed to something in order for one of them to experience an adverse effect.
    Synonyms:
    NNH

Questions about numbers needed to harm

What is numbers needed to harm the plural of?
Numbers needed to harm is the plural of number needed to harm.

Words near numbers needed to harm in the dictionary

  1. numberplates
  2. numbers
  3. numbers game
  4. numbers games
  5. numbers juggling
  6. numbers needed to harm
  7. numbers racket
  8. numbers rackets
  9. numbers station
  10. numbers stations
  11. numbers-matching

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