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num. the number twelve written in Roman numerals. You see this on old clocks, in history books, or at the end of movie credits.
num. the Roman numeral representation of the cardinal number twelve. Often used in formal contexts such as clock faces, chapter headings, or the names of monarchs.
The clock struck XII just as we arrived.
In many history textbooks, the century is written as XII to denote the 1100s.
The manuscript was divided into XII distinct sections, each beginning with an ornate capital letter and a brief summary of the upcoming theological arguments.
Usage
Typically functions as a noun or a determiner; often capitalized in all contexts.