almost all

Definitions

1. 1

   All, except for a negligible set, i.e. finite, countable or of measure zero.

   • Rational numbers are a countable set, so almost all numbers are irrational.
2. 2

   In non-mathematical use, see almost, all.

   • We've eaten almost all of the cake.
   • The attainment of the skills of elementary reading occurred some time ago for almost all who read this book. Nevertheless, we continue to experience the problems of this level of reading, no matter how capable we may be as readers.

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