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1
a
unit
of
weight
equal
to
approximately
28
grams
:
Examples:
There are 16 ounces in one
pound
.
a twelve-oz
pack
of
bacon
2
a very
small
amount
:
Examples:
She can eat as much as she wants and she never
puts
on an
ounce
(= her
weight
does not
increase
).
If he has an
ounce
of
common
sense
, he'll
realize
that this
project
is
bound
to
fail
.
3
a
unit
of measurement of
weight
equal
to 1/16
pound
or 28
grams
4
An
ounce
is also a very
small
amount
:
Examples:
If he’s got an
ounce
of
common
sense
, he’ll
realize
that this
project
is
bound
to
fail
.
5
a
fluid
ounce
6
a
unit
of
weight
equal
to 28.35
grams
:
Examples:
There are 16 ounces in one
pound
.
a 12-oz can of
cola
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