transcription, транскрипция: [ plu̇-ˈra-lə-tē ]
noun
( plural -ties )
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : the state of being plural
b. : the state of being numerous
c. : a large number or quantity
2. : pluralism 1 ; also : a benefice held by pluralism
3.
a. : a number greater than another
b. : an excess of votes over those cast for an opposing candidate
c. : a number of votes cast for a candidate in a contest of more than two candidates that is greater than the number cast for any other candidate but not more than half the total votes cast