IN MATH: 1. n. either of the two quantities or pieces created when something is divided into 2 equal pieces; fractional part equal to 1/2 of the whole. EX. You take half and I'll take half. We'll use the whole thing. 2. v. to cut or divide into two equal pieces. EX. Halve the loaf of bread. We won't need all of it now. 3. plural of half.

IN ENGLISH: as defined above.

APPLICATION: (see list 0)

1. Four halves is the same as how many quarters?

2. Four halves make how many wholes?

3. What's half of a half?

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