noun a number equal to the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
adjective equivalent to the product of five and two; denoting a group or set of ten items
pronoun used to refer to a group of ten people or things
The number 10 is used as a base in our decimal system.
A 'tenbagger' is a stock that increases in value tenfold.
A 'Top Ten' list is a common format for ranking items in various categories.
The Ten Commandments are a set of biblical principles relating to ethics and worship.
A 'top ten percentile' refers to the top 10% of a distribution.
In gymnastics, a perfect score is often referred to as a 'perfect ten'.
A decatonic scale consists of ten notes per octave.
There are ten hours in a decan, a unit of time equal to 10 days.
In the literary world, 'Ten' can refer to a perfect score given to a piece of writing or a book.
Psychologists may use 'Ten' as a rating scale to assess the severity of certain conditions or behaviors.
Teachers may use 'Ten' as a grading system to evaluate students' performance on assignments and exams.
Musicians may use 'Ten' to indicate the highest level of proficiency in playing an instrument or performing a piece of music.
Chefs may use 'Ten' to describe the level of perfection or excellence in a dish or a culinary technique.