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Definition fraction in British English

fraction noun

[countable] noun
/ˈfrækʃ(ə)n/
1

a small part or amount of something

Example

His investment is now worth only a fraction of its original value.

Example

Unions recruit only a small fraction of the workers.

Example

Joe glanced at her for a fraction of a second before answering.

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2

a division or part of a whole number, for example ½ or ¾

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Definition fraction in British English