births
Pronunciation: [bɜrθs]
Word
Context: “life events”
(noun) births are when babies come into the world. It’s the beginning of a new life and happens when a baby is delivered from its mother.
Example
Last year, there were many happy births in our family.
Example
There were no births recorded in that town for several months.
Example
How many births are expected in the hospital this month?
Context: “statistics”
(noun) births can also mean the number of babies born in a specific time period, like a year or a month. People study this to understand population changes.
Example
The report showed an increase in the number of births last year.
Example
This area has experienced a decrease in births over the last decade.
Example
What is the current rate of births in our country?
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