Definition

A term used to describe a quantity of ten million, often used in the context of currency, especially in South Asia.

Example

The project cost over one crore rupees.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new project worth a few crore?

Yeah, I read about it! That's a huge amount of money.

I can't believe they are investing that much, it’s around ten million.

Exactly! It shows how serious they are about this initiative.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

The word 'crore' originates from Hindi 'करोड़' (karoṛ), meaning ten million. It is used primarily in South Asia to denote a large number, specifically 10,000,000.

Memory Tip

Think of the Hindi word for ten million, 'करोड़' (karoṛ), to remember that 'crore' refers to this large quantity.

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