सौ

Definition

The number one hundred.

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Etymology

'सौ' (sau) is derived from the Proto-Indo-Iranian *sāu, which means hundred and has parallels in Indo-European languages. The numeral has held on to its meaning as a significant multiple.

How & Where It’s Used

'सौ' is often employed in written numeration, formal contexts like education or finance, but is also recognized in casual conversation, prevalent across India.

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