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Jaleh Posted 8 years ago
Grammar

Put a number

Rudolf Raff and colleagues decided to use genetics to put a number on the probability of evolution going into reverse.

What does "put a number" mean in this sentence?

  

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e. state that it is 20%, or 50%, or whatever)

  • e.
  • state that it is 20%, or 50%, or whatever)
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put a number on the probability = quantify the probability (i.e. state that it is 20%, or 50%, or whatever)

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