The difference between Plurality and Simple majority

When used as nouns, plurality means the state of being plural, whereas simple majority means a plurality.


check bellow for the other definitions of Plurality and Simple majority

  1. Plurality as a noun (uncountable):

    The state of being plural.

  2. Plurality as a noun (ecclesiastical):

    The holding of multiple benefices.

  3. Plurality as a noun (countable):

    A state of being numerous.

  4. Plurality as a noun (countable):

    A number or part of a whole which is greater than any other number or part, but not necessarily a majority.

  5. Plurality as a noun (countable):

    A number of votes for a single candidate or position which is greater than the number of votes gained by any other single candidate or position voted for, but which is less than a majority of valid votes cast.

  6. Plurality as a noun (countable):

    A margin by which a number exceeds another number, especially of votes.

  7. Plurality as a noun (countable):

    A group of many entities: a large number.

    Examples:

    "A plurality of ideas were put forth at the meeting, most of which were rejected out of hand."

  8. Plurality as a noun (countable):

    A group composed of more than one entity.

  9. Plurality as a noun (of spouses):

    Polygamy.

  1. Simple majority as a noun (British):

    A plurality; the most of any alternative.

  2. Simple majority as a noun (North America):

    A majority; more than half.

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